Building your perfect walker inside Sand: Sophie's attacker Is a giant mechanical fashion show, except for the runway with enemies trying to blow you up. With a huge tech tree full of upgrades, it can be a bit overwhelming to figure out where to spend your hard-earned resources on something that looks cool but does absolutely nothing for your survival.
The right upgrades can turn your ship from a flimsy metal pancake into a proper desert menace. This guide breaks down the tech tree and helps you understand which upgrades are worth pursuing first, so you can spend less time looking through menus and more time messing around in the sand.
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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Motor reactor / engine upgrade |
Your reactor is the most important part of your ship. if destroyed, Your entire walker is lost for that raid. An upgraded reactor increases your engine health, giving you more time to survive enemy attacks. |
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Chassis upgrades |
A A better chassis gives your ship more weight capacityThat allows you to add more compartments, increase security and create stronger constructions. A mid-engine chassis is especially useful for protecting your reactor with wider layouts. |
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Captain's cabin |
Adds a captain's cabin Another bit of defense Because it is usually placed towards the front of your ship. More health means enemies have to break through extra defenses before they can reach your vital systems. |
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crew room |
you This upgrade is required to access the captain's cabin. While it's not a strong upgrade on its own, it's an important stepping stone towards one of the better defensive options. |
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Cargo holds and cargo bays |
Storage upgrades are some of the best defensive investments. these Compartment adds a lot of HP and Can act as a shield around your reactorWhich helps keep your ship alive during fights. |
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Wooden deck and cargo deck |
A wooden deck gives you More customization options and Make it easy to move around your ship. Cargo decks help you access stronger storage upgrades. |
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A framed artillery deck |
Before investing heavily in cannons, Improve your weapon safety. A framed artillery deck gives your weapons more health, meaning they can last longer during combat. |
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cannons |
Cannons are useful, however They should arrive on your ship after adequate security. Basic weapons usually get better quickly, so save expensive resources for stronger upgrades first. |
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Beating Rama |
This is a A big defensive upgrade later In your progress. It provides about 8,000 HP, absorbs collision damage, and is relatively easy to maintain. |
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Improved reactor |
Once you have the ingredients, This should be your next major engine upgrade. The extra HP gives your ship more protection and improves its chances of surviving an attack. |
Sand: Sophie's Invaders – Achievement Guide
Looking to unlock every Sand: The Invader of Sophie achievement? Here's how.
