Build in your perfect walker Sand: Raiders of Sophie is a giant mechanical fashion show, except the track is full of enemies trying to blow you up. With a massive tech tree filled with upgrades, it can be a bit overwhelming to figure out where to spend your hard-earned resources without accidentally investing in something that looks sweet but does absolutely nothing for your survival.
The right upgrades can turn your ship from a flimsy metal pancake into a true desert menace. This guide breaks down the tech tree and helps you understand which upgrades are worth hunting down first, so you can spend less time staring at menus and more time wreaking havoc across the sand.
Best tech tree nodes to unlock first
Below we describe what you should unlock first in your Tech Tree and why.
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Tech Tree Upgrade |
Why unlock it first |
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Engine Reactor/Engine Upgrades |
Your reactor is the most important part of your ship. If it is destroyed, your entire walker is lost for that raid. The upgraded reactor increases your engine health, giving you more time to survive enemy attacks. |
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Chassis upgrades |
A better chassis gives your ship more weight capacityallowing you to add more compartments, increase protection and create stronger structures. The mid engine chassis is especially useful for protecting your reactor with wider layouts. |
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Captain's cabin |
The captain's cabin adds another defense as it is often placed towards the front of your ship. More health means enemies have to break through extra protection before reaching your vital systems. |
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Crew Room |
You need this upgrade to reach the captain's cabin. While not the strongest upgrade on its own, it is an important stepping stone towards one of the better defensive options. |
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Holds and holds |
Storage upgrades are some of the best defensive investments. These compartment adds tons of HP and can act as armor around your reactorwhich helps keep your ship alive during fights. |
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Wooden decks and cargo decks |
Wooden decks give you more customization options and makes it easier to move around your ship. Cargo decks also help you reach stronger storage upgrades. |
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Framed artillery deck |
Before investing heavily in cannons, improve your weapon protection. The framed artillery deck gives your weapons more health, meaning they can survive longer in battle. |
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Cannons |
Cannons are useful, though they should come after your ship has enough cover. Basic weapons are usually good enough early on, so save expensive resources for stronger upgrades first. |
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Battering ram |
This is one good defensive upgrade later in your development. It provides about 8,000 hp, absorbs collision damage, and is relatively easy to repair. |
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Improved reactor |
Once you have the material, this should be your next big engine upgrade. The extra HP gives your ship even more protection and improves your chances of surviving raids. |
Sand: Raiders Of Sophie – Achievement Guide
Want to unlock every Sand: Raiders of Sophie achievement? This is how you do it.
