RoGhoul CCG Lab & Quinque Unlocks
Investigator weapon purchases, mode swaps, and the IXA plus Narukami path to Ixakami.
CCG investigators in Ro-Ghoul buy and upgrade Quinque weapons at the CCG Lab beside CCG Tower — the investigator equivalent of the Ghoul Kakuhou Surgeon. Unlike kagune swaps, changing Quinque does not reset RC, but Yen prices climb from 500K starters to 500M Kakuja-class endgame kits. This guide covers lab purchases, Yen unlock tiers, forms and combat modes, the IXA plus Narukami to Ixakami (IXKA) dual-wield path, and how lab choices connect to Quinque Tier List, Ixakami Tier Guide, and CCG Build.
Find the lab on Map & Locations — memorize Tower-to-Lab runs the way Ghouls memorize Anteiku-to-Surgeon routes. Redeem Codes Hub before major purchases. The embedded video above ranks top lab picks visually — cross-check prices here before spending Yen.
CCG Lab basics
The CCG Lab sits adjacent to CCG Tower where Kishou Arima assigns reputation tasks. Inside the lab GUI you can:
- Purchase new Quinque lines with Yen
- Equip owned weapons and browse stored inventory
- Upgrade certain forms where patch rules allow
- Access mode swaps on multi-form quinques (IXA spear and shield, Narukami range bands, etc.)
Stand in safe interior zones when shopping — open-world ghouls camp Tower approaches. Turn in reputation tasks at Arima between farming loops per Trainers & Reputation.
Yen unlock tiers
Quinque pricing mirrors kagune bands but CCG players do not pay RC for base purchases — RC instead gates advanced modes like IXA second forms and Ixakami fusion.
| Price band | Examples | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 500K | Eyepatch | Ultra-budget cosplay — outclassed fast |
| 5M | Clipped Wing | Classic starter gun for wall farms |
| 56M | Scorpion | A-tier mid-game Bikaku |
| 100M–400M | Rotten Follow (avoid), Kajiri, 13’s Jason | Farm tools or mid pivots |
| 350M | IXA | S-tier Koukaku block kit |
| 400M–500M | Ginkui, Owl, Narukami | Kakuja-class endgame |
Clipped Wing (5M) remains the budget leveling pick despite low PvP tier — movement gun skills help wall methods. Scorpion (56M) skips the meme gun phase for players who want one mid-tier main. Endgame PvP converges on IXA, Owl, and Narukami per Quinque Tier List.
Avoid Rotten Follow (100M) and Doujima — D-tier money pits with poor cost-to-power ratios.
Forms, modes, and second stages
Many Quinques ship multiple combat modes toggled through the Stages or skill bar:
IXA — Koukaku lance melee, shield block, and gimmick ranged at 7.5M RC and level 1000+ for mode gates. Block mind-games define IXA PvP — review Controls block timing.
Narukami — Ukaku-style mode flexibility and burst at 500M Yen. Mode swaps reward players who read opponent kagune type from Tier List Hub.
Owl (Kakuja-class) — 500M Yen mobility burst; community SSS Owl label in tier talk.
Clipped Wing — Gun skills for movement during early PvE; weak burst in duels.
Mode discipline matters more than Yen spent — under-skilled Narukami users lose to Scorpion mains who cap Speed first on Focus Builds.
IXA plus Narukami to Ixakami (IXKA)
Ixakami (IXKA) is Ro-Ghoul’s dual-wield fusion stage — not a standalone lab SKU. Unlock when all conditions are met:
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Level | 1000+ on CCG character |
| RC | 15,000,000 (15M) stored |
| Ownership | Both IXA and Narukami — one equipped, one stored in inventory |
| Access | Enter IXKA through second mode of equipped parent quinque |
IXKA merges IXA block control with Narukami burst across Lance, Ranged, and Reaper modes plus priority swap mechanics. Full breakdown: Ixakami Tier Guide.
Do not sell stored parent quinques — accidentally vending Narukami while IXA is equipped locks IXKA until you rebuy at 350M–500M Yen.
IXKA is luxury endgame — finish CCG Build Clipped Wing to IXA or Narukami roadmap before banking 15M RC.
Lab progression roadmap
- Redeem Codes Hub for Yen and RC stacks.
- Buy Clipped Wing (5M) or save for Scorpion (56M) per playstyle.
- Glass-stack Quinque Focus while leveling — see Leveling.
- Farm Yen via CCG commission loops on Farming RC & Yen.
- Save toward IXA, Owl, or Narukami based on Quinque Tier List preference.
- Hit level 1000, bank RC for IXA modes or IXKA fusion.
- Practice in Matchmaking casual queues before open-world ego fights.
Quinque versus kagune economy
| Factor | Ghoul Kagune | CCG Quinque |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Kakuhou Surgeon | CCG Lab |
| Swap penalty | RC resets | RC unchanged |
| Focus stat | Kagune | Quinque |
| Endgame fusion | Kakuja stages | IXKA dual-wield |
CCG alts benefit from keeping Focus while swapping mid-tier weapons — experiment on one account without nuking RC like Ghouls do.
PvE and PvP notes
PvE — Clipped Wing and Kajiri (400M farm pick) print levels and Yen; combat quinques matter less until boss gates on Bosses.
PvP — IXA, Owl, Narukami, and mastered IXKA anchor S-tier Matchmaking. Glass Quinque Focus (200 Speed, 100 Physical, rest Quinque) dominates burst metas.
Open-world — Tower district ganks punish lab shoppers who wander outside safe boxes. Travel with squadmates or after off-peak hours.
Common mistakes
Buying Rotten Follow or Doujima — Tier list traps at 100M Yen.
Chasing IXKA without both parents — Fusion path fails without IXA and Narukami owned.
Selling stored Narukami or IXA — Removes IXKA access until repurchase.
Maxing Durability before Speed — Quinque damage means nothing if you cannot kite rinkaku reach.
Skipping codes before 350M saves — Milestone strings accelerate IXA weeks.
Related pages
- Quinque Tier List — S through D lab rankings
- Ixakami Tier Guide — IXKA unlock and modes
- CCG Build — Focus progression
- Map & Locations — CCG Tower and Lab
- Codes Hub — Yen and RC before lab sprees
The lab is where investigators become threats — buy deliberately, store parent quinques safely, and let IXKA reward players who already mastered IXA and Narukami alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common RoGhoul questions.
Where is the CCG Lab in Ro-Ghoul?
Beside CCG Tower where Kishou Arima assigns tasks. Memorize the Tower-to-Lab route from the Map and Locations guide — expect PvP en route.
Does swapping Quinque reset RC?
No. CCG characters keep RC when changing lab purchases. Ghouls lose RC on kagune swap — the economies differ.
How do I unlock Ixakami (IXKA)?
Reach level 1000, hold 15M RC, own both IXA and Narukami with one stored, then enter IXKA through the second mode of your equipped parent quinque.
Best starter Quinque from the lab?
Clipped Wing at 5M Yen for cheap leveling and movement gun skills. Scorpion at 56M if you want one stronger mid-tier weapon and skip the gun phase.
What RC do IXA modes need?
IXA second-mode gates commonly require 7.5M RC and level 1000+. IXKA fusion needs 15M RC on top of owning both parent quinques.
Which Quinque should I avoid?
Rotten Follow, Doujima, and Demon Yamada rank D-tier — poor cost-to-power for 100M+ Yen. Check the Quinque Tier List before lab purchases.