Build your perfect walker Sand: Raiders of Sophie is a giant mechanical fashion show, except the runway is full of enemies trying to blow you up. With a huge tech tree loaded 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 cute but does absolutely nothing for your survival.
The right upgrades can transform your ship from a flimsy slab of metal to a real desert menace. This guide breaks down the tech tree and helps you understand which upgrades are worth looking for first, so you can spend less time staring at menus and more time wreaking havoc on the sand.
The best tech tree nodes to unlock first
Below we detail what to 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 Upgrade |
Your reactor is the most important part of your ship. If destroyed, your entire walker is lost to that raid. An upgraded reactor increases the health of your engine, giving you more time to survive enemy attacks. |
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Chassis improvements |
AND better landing gear gives your ship more carrying capacityallowing you to add more compartments, increase protection and create a stronger build. A chassis with an engine in the middle is especially useful for protecting your reactor with a wider layout. |
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Captain's cabin |
The captain's cabin delivers another piece of defense as it is often placed towards the front of your ship. More health means enemies have to break through extra defenses to get to your critical systems. |
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Crew room |
You they need this upgrade to get to the captain's cabin. While not the strongest upgrade on its own, it's an important stepping stone to one of the better defense options. |
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Cargo spaces and cargo spaces |
Storage upgrades are one of the best defensive investments. These bins add a lot of HP and it can act as armor around your reactorwhich helps keep your ship alive during combat. |
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Wooden decks and cargo deck |
Wooden decks will give you more customization options and make it easier to move around your ship. Cargo platforms will also help you achieve more powerful storage upgrades. |
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Framed artillery deck |
Before investing heavily in cannons, improve the protection of your weapons. A framed artillery deck gives your weapons more health, meaning they can survive longer in combat. |
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Cannons |
Cannons are useful, but they should come when your ship has enough protection. Basic weapons are usually good enough to start with, so save expensive resources for more powerful upgrades first. |
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Beating Ram |
This is a later a great defense upgrade in your progress. It provides around 8,000 HP, absorbs collision damage, and is relatively easy to repair. |
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Improved reactor |
Once you have the materials, this should become your next big engine upgrade. Extra HP gives your ship even more protection and increases your chances of surviving raids. |
Sand: Raiders Of Sophie – Achievements Guide
Want to unlock every Sand: Raiders of Sophie achievement? Here is the tutorial.
