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Death Stranding 2 On the Beach (DS2)
How to Increase Stats
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Performing certain actions increases your Stats in Death Stranding 2 On the Beach (DS2). See how to increase each of your Stats and learn what they do for Sam at each level.
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How to Increase Stats
Repeat Activities to Raise Specific Stats
 Terrain Traversal |
Cross rivers or hike up steep hills to increase Traversal Endurance.
Traversal Endurance Increase: • Lv1: +0% • Lv2: +10% • Lv3: +20% • Lv4: +30% • Lv5: +40% |
|---|---|
 Carrying Capacity |
Carry and travel with cargo loads that are over half the maximum kg limit. These loads should be more difficult to balance in and slow you down a little.
Added kg to Max Load: • Lv1: +0 • Lv2: +10 • Lv3: +15 • Lv4: +20 • Lv5: +30 |
 Endurance |
Sprint long distances to improve stamina management, slowing down fatigue accumulation.
Reduced Fatigue Accumulation: • Lv1: -0% • Lv2: -10% • Lv3: -15% • Lv4: -20% • Lv5: -30% |
 KO Resistance |
Maintain your balance (Hold L2 + R2) while traversing to increase naturally. Also increases when blocking melee attacks.
KO Damage Reduction: • Lv1: -0% • Lv2: -10% • Lv3: -15% • Lv4: -20% • Lv5: -30% |
 Lung Capacity |
Hold your breath while moving around increases the stat. You can occasionally hold your breath while traversing to train the stat.
Lung Capacity Increase: • Lv1: +0% • Lv2: +10% • Lv3: +20% • Lv4: +30% • Lv5: +40% |
 Strand Skills |
Stealthily bind hostiles from behind to increase the effective attack range at each level.
Increased Attack Range: • Lv1: +0% • Lv2: +10% • Lv3: +20% • Lv4: +30% • Lv5: +40%: |
Performing certain actions repeatedly will increase your Stats. For example, the more you carry heavy loads, your Carrying Capacity will naturally increase over time. The increased levels apply when reaching major destinations or resting.
Get Damage Done to Increase Weapon Mastery Stats
| Weapon Mastery Types | |
|---|---|
 Melee |
 Handguns |
 Assault Rifles |
 Machine Guns |
Increase Weapon Mastery by dealing damage and engaging in combat with a specific weapon type. For melee weapons, leveling up improves attack power and weapon attack combos. For firearms, it enhances reload speed, reduces recoil, and decreases weapon sway.
What Are Stats?
Stats Boosts Sam's Capabilities
Stats represent Sam’s overall effectiveness in various aspects of gameplay, such as movement, cargo handling, and combat. As your Stats increase, so does your ability to perform these tasks efficiently.
Stats Are New to Death Stranding 2
Alongside Skills (APAS Enhancements), Stats are a new addition to Death Stranding 2 On the Beach. This allows players to have more freedom in building their playstyle.
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