Norman Revival Plan is one of the most popular and rewarding modes in Punishing: Gray Raven (PGR), offering players lots of rewards like Black Cards, 6* Weapon Resonance Shard, and CUB tickets. Like many other PGR game modes, success here requires more than just patience and skill—having a strong team composition, well-built characters, and invested units are essential, all of which can be achieved by topping up on Lootbar.
As a veteran player since launch who has run this mode dozens of times, I’m sharing my personal experience and some tips. Whether you're a new Commandant or an elite player, this guide will give you the tools and knowledge you need.
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Understanding the Norman Revival Plan
What’s Norman Revival Plan?
Norman Revival Plan is a rotating game mode that resets every 14 days. It takes you through multiple stages with increasing difficulty, where you can earn Tantalum Ores—used in the Ore Shop to purchase CUB Shards. Your goal is to clear as many stages as possible to maximize your rewards.
This mode doesn’t just test your combat skills—it also evaluates how well-built your roster is and how "meta-ready" your teams are. Consistently clearing Norman and claiming all its rewards is one of the keys to building a future-proof and strong PGR account.
Stages and Boss Mechanics
Each Norman stage features a boss with random affixes—modifiers that greatly increase their damage, defense, or utility. These affixes can make bosses tanky and dangerous if not dealt with.
You can remove boss affixes by clearing optional side stages earlier in your run. While this takes more time—especially without “meta” units—it’s the best strategy for players with less powerful teams.
Strategies
Recommended Team Compositions
The key to clearing the Norman Revival Plan lies in having four dedicated and strong teams with characters that are:
Good at Burst and DPS like:
- Selena: Pianissimo
- Lucia: Pyroath
- Lucia: Crimson Weave
- Qu: Shukra
- Luna: Oblivion
- Lamia: Lost Lullaby
Good for Def Shred and Shielding like:
- Nanami: Star Trail
- Watanabe: Epitaph
- Wanshi: Lucid Dreamer
- Hanying: Solacetune
- Karenina: Scire
- Ishmael: Parhelion
Good for Healing and Buffs like:
- Alisa: Echo
- Ayla: Kaleido
- Lilith: Daemonissa
- Vera: Geiravor
- No. 21: Feral
Here’s an example of a very strong team to easily clear the Norman Revival Plan even without removing boss affixes:
Example Meta Team:
- Selena: Pianissimo
- Hanying: Solacetune
- Alisa: Echo
This team is currently the strongest physical team, offering incredible damage and survivability. It can clear even affix-buffed bosses with ease.
Be sure to equip the correct memories and weapon resonance—and don’t forget your CUB. These details often decide close battles.
Efficient Pathing and Affix Removal
When entering the Norman Revival Plan, players without strong teams should prioritize side paths that remove affixes from the final boss. These might feel slow without top-tier DPS, but they make the final boss much more manageable.
Quick Tips:
- Preview enemy affixes: Always check what buffs the boss has and plan. Build your teams accordingly.
- Give weaker teams batteries: In Norman Revival Plan there’s an item called battery:
These batteries are items that buff the attack and HP of your character. Using them wisely is the key to clearing Norman fast.
Prioritize buff compatibility: Norman offers buffs suited for specific constructs. Distribute them carefully to maximize team performance.
Utilizing these buffs well and using them for the proper team composition makes your Norman runs better.
Rewards and Resource Advice.
Rewards and Tips
Higher difficulty clears offer better rewards, including:
- Black Cards
- 6★ Weapon Resonance Shards
- CUB Tickets
- Tantalum Ores
Spend Tantalum in the Ore Shop wisely. Always buy CUB Shards for “meta” constructs, and double-check the character before confirming your purchase.
Portrait Frame
One highly sought-after reward that motivates many players to push for full clears is the exclusive Portrait Frame. These Portrait Frames are cosmetic upgrades for your profile that showcase your mastery of the mode. They’re not just for show—within the PGR community, using one is often seen as a badge of honor, proof that you’ve cleared high-difficulty Norman stages or achieved specific milestones. Frames may change after a long time, meaning they’re often time-limited and unobtainable after the Norman ends. This makes them a major bragging right for completionists and veteran players.
Whether you're optimizing your account or flexing your accomplishments, Norman's rewards are worth the effort. For those looking to speed up progression, consider topping up via LootBar to access upgrade bundles and premium resources with ease.
Conclusion
The Norman Revival Plan is far more than just another game mode in Punishing: Gray Raven—it’s a true test of your account’s depth, your ability to adapt, and your skill in managing both resources and strategy. Every rotation offers a new puzzle to solve, whether you're up against tough affix-enhanced bosses or trying to optimize your run to get the most out of your Tantalum Ore and CUB tickets.
More than that, the Norman Revival Plan serves as a checkpoint of progression. It shows how far you've come with your construct investments, memory builds, and team synergy. For newer players, it’s a fantastic way to grow. For vets and seasoned players, it’s a way to prove their mastery and claim exclusive rewards like limited Portrait Frames, top-tier upgrade materials like 6* weapon resonance shards, and more.
Never be afraid to experiment. Each cycle is a chance to refine your strategy, try new team compositions, or test buffs you might’ve ignored before. The more you play it, the better—and faster—you’ll become.
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