Deke Vinson is Arena Breakout Infinite's most profitable vendor for item flipping. Inventory refreshes every 2-6 hours depending on server conditions. His 10 Covert Ops missions reward 2000-37500 XP and 7500-90000 Koen total, completable in 8-10 hours. Top flip opportunities: Tier 4 armor (34k buy, 56k sell), weapon cases (120k buy, 200k sell), thermal sights (50k buy, 150k sell). Use the Search function to buy below 80% market value and list with 15-20% markup for 40%+ profit margins.
Who Is Deke Vinson?
Deke Vinson is a specialized vendor offering diverse items from ammunition to high-tier armor. Unlike standard vendors focusing on single categories, he's central to efficient Koen farming.
Unlock Requirements:
Reach level 3 (4-6 hours standard gameplay)
Complete initial tutorial sequences
Access 10 missions: Militant Money, Pacifist, A Little Trouble, Exploration, Treasure Hunter, Collecting Gunpowder, Valley Patrol, Getting Rich Quietly, Examine Outpost, A Folder
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Why He Matters
Deke's inventory spans multiple value tiers, creating arbitrage opportunities unavailable elsewhere. Refresh cycle: 2-6 hours (6 hours most common). Daily reset: 10 PM PST. Players aligning gameplay with post-reset periods get first access before competition drives prices to equilibrium.
Secret Refresh Pattern
Exact Timer Mechanics
Variable refresh: 2-6 hours based on server load. 6-hour standard is most reliable. 2-hour rapid refreshes occur during peak periods or events.
Optimal check times (PST): 4 AM, 10 AM, 4 PM, 10 PM—captures ~85% of profitable stock.
Refresh completely replaces inventory. High-value items may not return for 24-48 hours. Immediate purchase decisions critical.
Loyalty Impact
Loyalty doesn't alter refresh timing but unlocks restricted inventory tiers. Higher loyalty = more profitable items available.
Progression: Transaction volume + mission completion. Cumulative spending unlocks improved pricing and exclusive stock.
Pro tip: Maintain loyalty through consistent small purchases vs. sporadic large ones. Preserves capital for high-margin flips.
Real-Time Tracking
Methods:
Spreadsheet: timestamp, items, purchase prices, market values
Search function: compare prices before buying
Manual timers: 6-hour smartphone alarms from last refresh
Items below 80% market value = immediate flip candidates.
Loyalty System
Progression
No explicit tier displays. Benefits: expanded inventory + marginally better pricing on high-value items.
Early stage: Basic ammo, common armor, standard medical supplies
Mid stage: Weapon attachments, specialized ammo, higher-tier armor
Max loyalty: Thermal optics, advanced weapons, rare modifications
Transaction frequency > individual purchase size. Ten 5k purchases build loyalty faster than one 50k purchase.
Fastest Methods
Mission completion: All 10 missions build loyalty + generate trading capital
Regular small purchases: Buy 120 M855 bullets (21k) every refresh—resells for 57k (171% ROI)
Avoid gaps: One transaction per 48 hours maintains premium stock access
Top Profitable Items
Tier S: Premium Margins
Weapon cases: 120k buy → 200k sell = 80k profit (67% ROI). Appears once every 3-4 cycles at max loyalty.
Thermal sights: 50k buy → 150k sell = 100k profit (200% ROI). Resells in 2-4 hours.
M110 rifles: 34k buy → 112k sell = 78k profit (229% ROI). Higher loyalty required.
Tier A: Consistent Returns
Tier 4 armor: 34k buy → 56k sell = 22k profit (65% ROI). Sells in 6-8 hours.
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Medical kits: 15-20k buy → 25-35k sell = 40-75% returns. Sells within 12 hours.
Weapon mods (grips, stocks, suppressors): 8-15k buy → 12-21k sell = 25-40% margins. Low capital requirement.
Tier B: Volume-Based
M855 ammo (120 bullets): 21k buy → 57k sell = 36k profit (171% ROI). Requires 24-48 hours to sell.
Common armor/backpacks: 15-25% margins, rapid turnover. Capital preservation when no premium items appear.
Basic weapons: 10-20k buy → 15-28k sell = 5-8k profit. Entry-level flipping.
Price Strategy
Profit Calculations
Weapon cases: 80k profit per unit
Thermal sights: 100k profit from 50k investment
M110 rifles: 78k profit from 34k cost
Tier 4 armor: 22k profit from 34k investment
M855 ammo: 36k profit from 21k purchase
Universal rule: Buy below 80% market value, list at 15-20% markup.
Market Timing
Buying: Immediately after refresh, especially post-10 PM PST reset. Set alarms for 10:05 PM PST.
Selling:
Premium items (thermal sights, weapon cases): List immediately at full market value
Mid-tier: 5-10% discount for faster sales
Consumables: List Friday-Sunday for 10-15% premiums
Capital Requirements
Entry (50k Koen): 2-3 mid-tier items per cycle = 15-30k profit. Reach 100k in 5-7 days.
Intermediate (150-250k): One weapon case or two thermal sights per cycle = 100-150k daily profit.
Advanced (500k+): Portfolio approach across all tiers = 200-300k daily profit with 8-10 simultaneous listings.
Advanced Techniques
Stock Prediction
Weapon cases: Appear every 72-96 hours at max loyalty, typically post-daily reset.
Thermal sights: Clustering behavior—second sight often appears within 2-3 cycles after first.
Ammo/common gear: Increased availability 4-10 PM PST during high player activity.
Bulk Buying
Two weapon cases simultaneously: 240k investment = 160k profit (doubles single-unit returns).
Max M855 stacks (3-5 per refresh): 105-175k investment = 108-180k profit. Requires 24-48 hour patience.
Diversified approach: Split 150k across weapon cases, thermal sights, Tier 4 armor vs. all in one category.
Storage Management
Prioritize compact high-value items. One thermal sight (2 slots) = 100k profit vs. one armor set (6 slots) = 22k profit.
List immediately after purchase to free storage for next cycle.
Storage expansion (20→30 slots): ~100k cost, recovers in 48-72 hours via 50-100k extra daily profit.
Common Mistakes
Mistake #1: Flipping Everything Below Market Value
Low-demand items create dead inventory. A 30k weapon selling for 35k market value seems profitable, but 7 days to sell = 714 Koen daily return vs. 10-20k from faster items.
Focus on 12-24 hour sale completion: thermal sights, Tier 4 armor, M855 ammo, weapon cases.
Mistake #2: Believing Random Refreshes
Document 10-15 consecutive refresh timestamps to identify your server's pattern (2-hour, 4-hour, or 6-hour).
Daily reset at 10 PM PST is fixed—reliable anchor point for planning.
Mistake #3: Expecting Loyalty Price Discounts
Loyalty expands inventory access, not pricing. Tier 4 armor costs 34k regardless of loyalty—difference is whether it appears at all.
Value = premium item access (thermal sights, weapon cases, M110s unavailable to low-loyalty traders).
Deke vs. Other Vendors
Comparative Advantage
Deke: Inventory diversity across all categories. One-stop shop for diversified flipping.
Specialized vendors: Sometimes 5-10% cheaper on category-specific items, but less convenient.
Unique value: Mission system generates 2k-37.5k XP and 7.5k-90k Koen total—parallel income stream.
When to Use Each
Deke: Primary vendor for general trading and capital building.
Specialized vendors: Bulk purchases of specific categories (e.g., Gunsmith for weapon mods).
Arbitrage: Monitor all vendors for price discrepancies—buy from Deke, sell to Gunsmith or vice versa.
Mission Guide
High-Value Missions
Treasure Hunter: 37,500 XP + 90k Koen. Loot 100k worth in Covert Ops. Target Farm Motel, Valley Office. 2-3 raids with proper routes.
Exploration: 12,500 XP + 30k Koen. Visit Motel/Stables in Farm + loot 50k worth. Pairs with Treasure Hunter.
Combat Missions
A Little Trouble: 6,250 XP + 12.5k Koen. Eliminate 5 enemies + deliver armor below 25 durability. Farm Grain Trade Center for dense spawns. 10-15 minutes.
Stealth Missions
Pacifist: 2,000 XP + 7.5k Koen. Reach Grain Trade Center without eliminating militants. Use peripheral routes during patrol transitions. 15-20 minutes.
Getting Rich Quietly: 8,250 XP + 15k Koen. Loot 10k from Valley. Hit Office at Port while avoiding combat.
Collection Missions
Collecting Gunpowder: 6,250 XP + 12.5k Koen. Gather 1x Gunpowder from Farm Motel basement + deliver 2x Red Gunpowder. Check Deke's inventory for Red Gunpowder before starting.
A Folder: 4,125 XP + 7.5k Koen. Gather intel from Office at Port in Valley + extract.
Reconnaissance Missions
Valley Patrol: 3,750 XP + 7.5k Koen. Inventory supply houses east, west, south of Valley Village. Mark locations before raid.
Examine Outpost: 6,875 XP + 12.5k Koen. Examine outpost near RV Camp + Supply Camp. 20-25 minute raid.
Entry Mission
Militant Money: 2,000 XP + 7.5k Koen. Extract from Farm with any equipment item. Easiest mission—combine with Pacifist or Exploration for efficiency.
FAQ
What time does Deke refresh inventory?
Every 2-6 hours (6 hours most common). Daily reset: 10 PM PST. Set 6-hour timers from last observed refresh.
How do I unlock Deke Vinson?
Reach level 3 (4-6 hours gameplay through Farm/Valley maps).
Most profitable items?
Weapon cases (120k→200k), thermal sights (50k→150k), M110 rifles (34k→112k). Tier 4 armor (34k→56k) and M855 ammo (21k→57k) for faster turnover.
Starting capital needed?
50k Koen for entry-level (15-30k profit per cycle). Scale to 150-250k for premium items (100-150k daily profit).
Hidden items at higher loyalty?
Yes—thermal sights, weapon cases, M110s don't appear at low loyalty. Loyalty unlocks access, doesn't reduce prices.
Best checking strategy?
6-hour interval timers + prioritize 10 PM PST reset checks. Use Search function to compare prices. Buy only below 80% market value.