Is single player draft in FIFA 23 worth trying in 2024? A hardcore fan‘s perspective
Bottom line up front: Yes – with the right expectations, skill and pack luck, FIFA 23 single player fut drafts can be very rewarding for both coins and real-world skills. While more casual gamers may consistently profit, veterans can stretch the mode‘s upper limits through elite difficulty gameplay. Read on for a detailed look at what to expect from rewards to effort and beyond.
As a longtime FIFA gamer with 1000+ fut draft runs under my belt, my goal here is to give you the hardcore data to decide if this format suits your style – be it a beginner stepping into Ultimate Team or a seasoned veteran chasing the top prize packs.
Single player draft 101
For the uninitiated, here‘s a quick primer on how solo draft works:
- Entry cost is 15,000 FUT coins (Or free with earned draft token)
- Pick a squad from random player selection like fantasy sports
- Play 4 matches against AI based on chosen difficulty
- Earn rewards depending on match record – Normally 2-5 packs + coins
- Open packs/Sell contents to recoup investment or profit!
The basics are simple, but optimizing returns takes some effort and pack luck. Let‘s break that down next.
Effort and stats required for profit
If you just want to dip your toes in for fun, lower difficulties make going .500 easy. But don‘t expect big returns without some work! Based on community data, here‘s a look at results needed for profit:
| Difficulty | Expected record | Total coin rewards | Pack sales needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 4-0 | ~15k | ~0k |
| Amateur | 2-2 | 7.5k | 7.5k |
| Semi-pro | 1-3 | 4k | 11k |
| Professional | 0-4 | 2k | 13k |
As shown above, flawless runs on Beginner nets about 15k coins – breaking even without pack luck. But as you move up difficulties, hitting at least 2 wins gives you a shot at profit if your pack contents hit the transfer market sweet spot.
Estimated pack VALUE RANGE by record
Delving deeper into the pack contents, let‘s analyze the odds at each tier. On average, here are the pack rewards you can expect:
| Wins | Pack 1 | Pack 2 | Pack 3 | Total Value Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Gold Pack | – | – | 2k-10k |
| 1 | Gold Pack | Gold Pack | – | 5k-20k |
| 2 | Gold Players Pack | Gold Pack | – | 10k-30k |
| 3 | Premium Gold Pack | Gold Players Pack | Gold Pack | 25k-75k |
| 4 | Jumbo Premium Gold Pack | Premium Gold Pack | Premium Gold Pack | 80k-250k |
The packs only have A CHANCE at high value cards, but clearly hitting that magical 4 wins gives fairly consistent 100k+ value. And with pack odds continuing to improve in FIFA 23 along with added preview ability, returns should keep trending up.
Just two wins is no guarantee, but can net 20-30k on solid gold players rather reliably if luck falls your way.
Estimated PROFIT frequency & projections
Now, what does this look like in terms of reliable profit? Here are my estimates:
| Difficulty | 0 Profit | Small Profit | Big Profit | God Squad Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% |
| Amateur | 20% | 30% | 40% | 10% |
| Semi-Pro | 40% | 40% | 15% | 5% |
| Professional | 70% | 25% | 4% | 1% |
As shown, coin profit frequency takes a dive as you up the challenge. But the CHANCE of lucky god pack pulls offering massive profit spikes stays at a reasonable clip into Semi-Pro. Hold yourself to professional only if you want to really test your skills!
For context, god squad profit means pulling 100k+ value – like special editions of Mbappe, Ronaldo, icons etc. This happens more than you‘d think if you work the transfer market perfectly.
Single player vs ONLINE draft
Of course, solo draft lacks the prestige and BEST rewards of competing against others. But for me, the lower stress grind is a perfectly viable path to profits without sweating elites and meta squads.
Online undoubtedly offers far higher profit ceilings. But pack odds don‘t dramatically improve in early rounds. And the added variance of opponent skill often leads to quick flameouts. Give me the predictable AI scaling challenge for grinding over rage any day!
The wise player mixes in both formats when able. Solo draft lets you build basics, then test online waters should lady luck grace you with a draft token pull. Rinse and repeat!
Conclusion – should YOU jump into FIFA 23 solo draft?
For new FIFA players, definitely dabble in single player drafts to start your Ultimate Team journey. Fun familiarity with great players breeds interest and coin stacks to further improve your club. Establish a starting bankroll while practicing mechanics against the computer.
Veterans can also find plenty of value testing their skills climbing difficulties or grinding beginner for easy profit during busy weeks. Just set proper expectations on effort vs. rewards accordingly.
While not for everyone, this FIFA gamer remains all aboard the solo draft train – especially in the early FIFA calendar. Juiced preview pack odds only sweeten the pot coming off the new release rush. Now get drafting and let me know what gems your future holds!
