How Character Progression Works
Progression is tied to exploration and upgrades.
Core systems include:
- Skill trees unlocked through story progress
- Gear bonuses that affect playstyle
- Stamina and mobility as core stats
- Survival skills tied to exploration
Understanding these systems helps you plan ahead.
How to Choose the Right Skills Early
Early choices matter the most.
Recommended priorities:
- Stamina increase skills
- Movement and traversal upgrades
- Basic survival and healing bonuses
These skills make exploration safer and faster.
How to Balance Exploration and Combat Skills
Focusing only on damage can be risky.
Balanced build tips:
- Upgrade mobility before combat damage
- Invest in stealth to reduce fights
- Choose utility skills over raw power early
A balanced build performs better long term.
How to Build for Different Playstyles
Your build should match how you play.
Common playstyles:
- Explorer build: mobility, stamina, survival
- Stealth build: detection reduction, silent takedowns
- Combat build: damage, durability, weapon handling
Choose one focus and support it with utility skills.
How Gear Affects Your Build
Gear bonuses shape your character.
Important considerations:
- Mobility bonuses improve traversal
- Stealth bonuses reduce detection
- Combat bonuses suit aggressive play
Always check bonuses before crafting or upgrading.
How to Avoid Wasting Upgrade Resources
Resources are limited early on.
Smart upgrade habits:
- Avoid spreading upgrades too thin
- Save rare materials for key gear
- Upgrade gradually, not all at once
Planning prevents wasted effort.
Common Build Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring stamina upgrades
- Over-investing in damage too early
- Mixing too many playstyles
- Rushing upgrades without planning
Avoiding these mistakes ensures smoother progression.
Final Build Tips
- Mobility is the foundation
- Survival beats damage early game
- Build around your playstyle
- Adapt as Pandora becomes harder
