BitLife’s Dealer Pack invites players to immerse themselves in the thrilling world of cartels, where they can dominate the streets and ascend to the ranks of Kingpin or Queenpin. The journey promises immense financial rewards but also harbors risks that could jeopardize your character’s life or abruptly end your gameplay experience.
Steps to Become a Kingpin or Queenpin in BitLife
To attain the status of Kingpin or Queenpin in BitLife, you must own the Dealer Job Pack. Without this, access to cartels and associated ranks remains locked. Therefore, investing in this expansion pack or Boss Mode is essential to unlock both current and future special careers.
Joining a Cartel: Your Pathway to Power
With the Dealer Pack in your possession, you’ll gain the exclusive “dealing” talent, which accelerates your success within a cartel. After creating your character, age them to 18, then navigate to Occupation, Special Careers, and select Dealer. Choose a cartel to apply for an invitation.
The cartel might deny your application. I successfully joined my first two dealer characters without prior crimes due to their special talent. My third character, however, faced rejection and was asked to engage in unlawful activities. You can easily improve your chances by committing minor crimes throughout your character’s life, such as pickpocketing or shoplifting.
In summary, even a moderately skilled BitLife character can join low-infamy cartels without significant hurdles. Higher-level cartels will require the dealer talent and a bit of criminal history, akin to rising through the ranks of a mafia organization.
Be aware that leaving your cartel may lead to your Kingpin instructing others to rough you up. This confrontation is unlikely to end your character’s life unless they’re already in poor health, but it’s crucial to monitor your stats for potential damage.
Understanding BitLife Cartel Ranks and Strategies
Once your BitLife character enters a cartel, visit the Job tab to view their infamy rank, standing, and turf control. You must progress through these ranks before achieving Kingpin or Queenpin status:
- Dealer
- Runner
- Manufacturer
- Lieutenant
- Kingpin/Queenpin
As a newly appointed dealer, your initial task is to seize control of your first street. Access the Turf menu, approach each individual, and attempt to sell them drugs. Your influence over the street will grow with each successful transaction.
Achieving 100 percent control will earn you praise from your Kingpin, likely leading to a swift promotion to Runner. If not, be patient and continue for a few years until you earn your first advancement.
Maximizing Success as a Dealer
While selling drugs, consider three key attributes of potential buyers: their vices, profession, and willpower. People who have your cartel’s drug as their vice will be more inclined to purchase, so maintaining positive relations with them is vital. Others with different vices may also agree to buy occasionally, so it’s worthwhile to approach them as well. Individuals with low willpower are typically more inclined to purchase from you, although they may still refuse if your inventory doesn’t align with their preferences. Avoid selling to law enforcement officers and focus on eliminating rival dealers instead.
Throughout your dealings, be cautious of undercover police. You have the choice to flee or cooperate, potentially serving jail time. How you respond is up to you, but approach your interactions prudently.
Additionally, you’ll encounter chances to choose between selling pure drugs and those cut with other substances. Both options carry advantages and disadvantages; mixing drugs may lead to customer dissatisfaction in the long run, but they are cheaper to produce, allowing you to reduce costs. Personally, I favor selling pure forms, but feel free to experiment.
After securing your first street and avoiding conflicts with authority figures, you’ll likely be promoted to Runner. This role unlocks the opportunity for Supply Runs, your next primary means of generating income. While you may continue street sales, supply runs should be your primary focus for earning promotions.
Executing Effective Supply Runs
Supply runs in BitLife come with challenges, including packaging failures or product loss. Much depends on luck, but keep these strategies in mind:
- Utilize durable, non-breakable packaging tailored for your products.
- Be vigilant about cartel contacts attempting to pilfer your products.
- Select discreet locations for your drop-offs.
- Avoid long delays when securing ideal drop spots.
Selecting appropriate packaging is crucial, as inferior choices can result in product loss. I often struggle with this as well. Nonetheless, as long as the rest of the run proceeds smoothly, a few mishaps won’t ruin your efforts. Typically, I find that options like hollow pens or tubes of mascara work well, while pizza boxes and mason jars tend to fail. The more fragile your packaging, the greater the risk of product loss.
Additionally, be alert for contacts trying to take a share of your product. Address this issue immediately, as you may receive extra supplies as compensation, although success isn’t guaranteed.
You may also encounter events where you partake in leisure activities with your cartel members. I recommend opting for the safest choices, as these usually don’t lead to problems.
Crucially, your drop location plays a significant role in supply run success. Prioritize quieter areas; here are some effective choices from my experience:
- Rural areas
- Graveyards
- Parking lots
- Back alleys
- Baseball fields
That said, even seemingly safe locations can present challenges. For instance, a forest’s safety can be compromised by wandering wildlife, while parking lots may hold risks of product loss during delivery. No single drop-off point guarantees success, so exercise caution and consider waiting for optimal conditions.
After completing seven supply runs with the majority of your product intact, you’ll earn a promotion to Manufacturer, a role that involves new strategies for success.
Mastering Manufacturing in BitLife
As a Manufacturer, your primary objective is to create profitable drug recipes using various cutting agents. The required profit threshold for your promotion may vary by cartel, but typically falls between $75,000 and $100,000 (approximately €70,800 to €94,800) cumulatively.
Manufacturing poses considerable challenges; you must carefully monitor the cutting agent, its percentage, and the product’s demand. Successful strategies involve creating recipes that strike a balance between high demand and low cut percentages to avoid drawing unwanted attention.
One effective approach is developing a recipe with a 10-20 percent cutting agent. This subtlety keeps your customers satisfied, whereas higher percentages make your mix too obvious. Your profit margins will remain significant while still appeasing the clientele.
Alternatively, you could opt for a recipe with a cutting agent constituting 90 percent of the mix, allowing for greater profits over time if the initial reactions are positive.
Additionally, selling some of your manufactured products independently may accelerate your promotion. The more dedication you show, the faster you’ll achieve favorable results.
Once you reach your cartel’s profit goal from your manufactured goods, you’ll be promoted to Lieutenant. Advancing to Kingpin or Queenpin from this rank is relatively straightforward and should not take more than a couple of years.
Overthrowing the Kingpin: Seizing Power
As a Lieutenant, it’s essential to foster friendly relations throughout your cartel. To successfully dethrone the reigning Kingpin, you must gain every member’s trust, allowing you to unite against the current leader. Show appreciation by complimenting and gifting cartel members until you establish strong bonds.
The Mutiny option in your cartel’s menu becomes valuable at this stage. While accessible early on, it primarily serves to assist once you’re a Lieutenant. Thus, it provides an efficient means to replace the current Kingpin, especially if you have built relationships with other members.
When orchestrating a takeover, you can choose to use the Assassin’s Blade for an instant finish or select from various approaches. Personally, I’ve seen the most success by offering rewards to cartel members, but most options yield favorable outcomes. If your plan works, they will remove the Kingpin, paving your way to power.
On occasion, another member may be appointed as the new Kingpin, blocking your ascent. In such cases, spend additional years with the cartel to build seniority, then befriend members again before attempting the coup. Greater seniority and a bit of luck can lead to success. Once your efforts pay off, your BitLife character will ascend as the new Kingpin or Queenpin.
Roles and Responsibilities of Kingpins in BitLife
As a BitLife Kingpin, your dominion encompasses all cartel operations, from recruitment to orchestrating gang wars. You’ll enjoy a substantial salary increase, typically ranging from $10,000,000 to $40,000,000 (approximately €9,600,000 to €38,500,000), based on your cartel’s success and infamy. Embracing the Kingpin role means engaging in high-stakes, high-reward endeavors.
Ultimately, your objective as Kingpin is to expand your turf and become the most notorious group in existence. You’ll achieve this through initiating gang wars, with successful efforts yielding cash, street territory, and potentially new recruits from surviving adversaries. However, be wary that your chosen henchman could meet their demise in the fray, so select your allies wisely. Beginning your journey with lower-infamy cartels can safeguard your standing while maneuvering through this unpredictable landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions About BitLife Cartels
Can you join a cartel without the Dealer Pack?
Unfortunately, to join a cartel in BitLife, you must have the Dealer Pack. This expansion unlocks the essential features necessary for cartel participation.
How can you improve your chances of joining a cartel?
Improve your chances by accruing a criminal history, particularly through minor offenses like shoplifting or pickpocketing. Additionally, possessing the dealer talent significantly enhances your prospects.
What should I do if I get denied entry to a cartel?
If denied, consider engaging in activities that improve your criminal record or enhance your skills before trying again. Focus on gaining relationships with current cartel members, which may improve your chances in subsequent applications.
What are the benefits of being a Kingpin in BitLife?
Kingpins enjoy a commanding salary, control over turf expansion, and the power to recruit new members. However, they also face the complications that come with leading a cartel, such as gang wars and potential betrayals.
How do you advance in the cartel ranks in BitLife?
To advance, focus on building turf control through successful street deals and performing Supply Runs. Promotions typically follow when you hit your profit goals and establish relationships within the cartel.