Just like the previous game, A Plague Tale: Requiem has a variety of equipment upgrades you can purchase to make Amicia’s stealth or combat abilities even better. The upgrades you want to purchase can largely depend on your playstyle, but even with that, there are a few you should invest in early on, in order to make the entire experience easier.
Best Upgrades in A Plague Tale: Requiem
In order to purchase upgrades, you’ll need to find two different materials, pieces and tools. Both of these are found scattered throughout the environment, pieces look like little brown sacks while tools look like a little items wrapped in a piece of fabric.
You should be exploring each chapter thoroughly, especially when you’re presented with stealth or combat segments. Stealth segments usually have tons of buildings and chests scattered around the area that hold valuable alchemical materials, on top of pieces and sometimes tools. With that in mind, here’s what to spend your hard-earned materials on first.
All Three Instruments Upgrades
The very first upgrades you should purchase should be in the Instruments category. These won’t immediately lead to combat or stealth boosts, but rather help with your pieces and upgrades.
The first rank in this section lets you turn any extra items into pieces. This means if you have a full stock of pots or knives, and you find can be turned into pieces, which is a massive help. The second upgrade lets you craft upgrades anywhere, not just at workbenches.
The really useful one, however, is the third upgrade which lets you purchase upgrades without needing tools. This means two things, you don’t have to worry about finding tools, but if you do find some you can turn them into extra pieces. Buy these upgrades first as they’ll help maximize what you can do on your first playthrough.
Alchemy Second Upgrade
The alchemy category can be incredibly useful for defensive options, but the second one in particular can really be a boon. This upgrade lets you burn an enemy alive by throwing a jar mixed with Ignifer, which can really save you in a pinch, or help when you’re trying to remain hidden.
Ignifer is the easiest resource to craft, and the materials needed are always plentiful. Because you’re using a jar, the attack also has an area of effect, meaning you can burn multiple enemies at once.
Crossbow Third Upgrade
The crossbow is easily Amicia’s deadliest weapon, and if you really want to focus on an aggressive playstyle it’s absolutely your best option. With that in mind, it’s a good idea to invest in crossbow upgrades, but the third one is easily the best.
This upgrade lets you retrieve used bolts from dead enemies, meaning you basically have an infinite supply. You absolutely need to get this upgrade before the last couple of combat encounters, as being able to reclaim bolts is key when you’re facing dozens of enemies.
That should give you a good idea of where to put your upgrades first, and keep in mind that all of your upgrades will carry over with New Game Plus. Make sure to take a look at our review of the game, and our other A Plague Tale: Requiem guides.
