Starter kit budget
Pick a play style and a tier to get a full starter loadout estimate with a breakdown.
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| Item | Estimate |
|---|---|
| AEG rifle | |
| Two batteries + charger | |
| Goggles + face protection | |
| BBs (1,000–4,000) | |
| Spare magazines | |
| Vest and pouches | |
| Clothing, boots, gloves | |
| Sling and red dot | |
| First field entry fee |
What to buy first, and what can wait
You need four things to play: eye protection, a gun, batteries with a charger, and BBs. Everything else is better bought after a game or two, once you know what your field and your play style actually call for.
Don't skimp on eye protection
It's the one item fields will not let you compromise on. Cheap goggles fog, and a fogged player lifting their goggles is the single most dangerous thing on a field. Dual-pane or fan-equipped goggles cost more up front and get used for years.
Which gun
A mid-range AEG from an established brand is the sensible first rifle: reliable, easy to find parts for, and good enough to keep. Recoil-system guns (Tokyo Marui's Next Generation line, for example) are more fun to shoot and roughly double the price. The used market is active, and popular models go for 30–40% below new.
Renting first
Most fields rent a gun, goggles and BBs as a package. Together with the entry fee that's a full day for well under $100, and the best way to find out whether you'll keep playing before buying anything.
Japan-specific: players under 18 may only use guns marked for ages 10+ (0.135 J or less), and some fields require a guardian. Check the field's rules before you go.