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This is a guide to which skills (Player Upgrades) you should prioritize to unlocking first in the Last of Use Part 2. Read on to learn what skills can help you the most early on in the game.
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If you are just starting the game, it is recommended that you invest your supplements on the Survival branch first. This is especially useful if you are a beginner, as this skill branch unlocks the Increased Health and Endure upgrades, which can give you more survivability in combat. Also, this skill branch is unlocked by default and it does not require any Training Manual.
However, if you want to play with a more stealthy approach and mostly avoid combat, it is also a good idea to save your supplements until you unlock the Stealth branch, since the Stealth Training Manual can be obtained early on in the game.
Stealth Training Manual Location
Investing in the Stealth branch unlocks the Craft Silencers skill, which allows you to fire your pistol without making too much sound to pick off unsuspecting enemies, and the Listen Mode Clarity skill which can give you a better sense of the enemies behind walls.
Note: You can also unlock a trophy from upgrading a life skill for the first time.
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The following tier list ranks all skills in the game on a scale of S being the highest, and C being the lowest. It is worth noting that you will have to unlock the upgrades in a branch prior to a skill you want before you can get the upgrade, so you cannot actually pick and choose only skills you want from a branch because the order is set.
However, this tier list will rank each skill inidividually, not factoring in the fact that you will need to upgrade all skills in a branch beforehand.
| Name / Branch | Supplements | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Craft Silencers Stealth Branch |
20 | Craft pistol silencer that makes shots silent until it breaks. Press △ while aiming to toggle the silencer on and off. Durability: 3 Recipe requires rag and canister. |
| Craft Explosive Arrows Explosives Branch |
20 | Craft arrows with explosive tips that deal massive damage in a blast radius. Press △ while aiming to change arrow types. Recipe requires explosive and binding. |
| Aim Stability Increase Precision Branch |
30 | Improve aiming stability and accuracy while moving. +100% Stability +100% Accuracy |
| Increased Health Survival Branch |
60 | Increase maximum health. +25% Health |
| Craft Smoke Bombs Crafting Branch |
30 | Stun bombs become smoke bombs, adding a smokescreen which blocks enemy line of sight. |
| Craft Improved Health Kits Crafting Branch |
40 | Craft more effective health kits. +50% Healing |
| Name / Branch | Supplements | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Craft Melee Upgrades Crafting Branch |
20 | Craft an upgrade for your melee weapon, restoring it to full durability and greatly increasing its damage. Recipe requires binding, blade, and melee weapon. |
| Faster Health Kits Survival Branch |
30 | Increase the speed of using a health kit. +100% Speed |
| Faster Crafting Crafting Branch |
40 | Craft all items twice as quickly. +100% Crafting Speed |
| Improved Silencers Stealth Branch |
40 | Increase the durability of crafted silencers. Durability: 3 ▶︎ 5 |
| Craft More Trap Mines Explosives Branch |
50 | Increase your efficiency at crafting trap mines, producing more from the same resources. Craft amount: 1 ▶︎ 2 Inventory capacity: 3 ▶︎ 4 |
| Hold Breath Precision Branch |
40 | Press L3 while aiming to hold your breath, steadying your aim. |
| Endure Survival Branch |
60 | Otherwise lethal damage will instead leave you at low health, giving you an opportunity to escape. |
| Craft More Smoke Bombs Crafting Branch |
40 | Increase your efficiency at crafting smoke bombs, producing more from the same resources. Craft amount: 1 ▶︎ 2 Inventory capacity: 3 ▶︎ 4 |
| Faster Stealth Kills Stealth Branch |
60 | Stealth kills are faster and keep a lower profile. +100% Speed |
| Craft More Explosive Arrows Explosives Branch |
40 | Increase your efficiency at crafting explosive arrows, producing more from the same resources. Press △ while aiming to change what type of arrow is being used. Craft amount: 1 ▶︎ 2 Inventory capacity: 3 ▶︎ 4 |
| Craft More Arrows Precision Branch |
40 | Increase your efficiency at crafting arrows, producing more from the same resources. Craft Amount: 2 ▶︎ 3 |
| Name / Branch | Supplements | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Listen Mode Movement Speed I Survival Branch |
30 | Move faster in listen mode. Hold R1 to sense nearby enemies through walls. +50% Movement Speed |
| Listen Mode Clarity Stealth Branch |
40 | Enemies seen in listen mode show up in sharper clarity. Hold R1 to sense nearby enemies through walls. |
| Listen Mode Range Precision Branch |
40 | Detect enemies at a greater range in listen mode. Hold R1 to sense nearby enemies through walls. +50% Range |
| Listen Mode Movement Speed II Survival Branch |
40 | Move much faster in listen mode. Hold R1 to sense nearby enemies through walls. +100% Movement Speed |
| Name / Branch | Supplements | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Improved Trap Mines Explosives Branch |
20 | Craft more effective trap mines that are deadly at greater range. +50% Blast Radius |
| Faster Aim Movement Precision Branch |
30 | Move faster while aiming. +50% Movement Speed |
| Faster Prone Movement Stealth Branch |
50 | Move faster while prone. Hold ◯ to go prone. +50% Movement Speed |
| Improved Molotovs Explosives Branch |
40 | Increase the effectiveness of your molotovs, spreading fire in a wider radius. +50% Flame Radius |
| Name / Branch | Supplements | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Increased Health Field Tactics Branch |
30 | Increase maximum health. +25% Health |
| Craft Shivs Covert Ops Branch |
20 | Craft 2 shivs which allow for instant stealth kills against most enemies. They can also be used to break free when grabbed by a clicker. Recipe requires binding and blade. |
| Momentum Close Quarters Branch |
40 | After killing an enemy with a STRIKE, for a short time your next melee attack will also be a STRIKE. STRIKES are high-damaging melee moves against stunned or surprised enemies. |
| Craft Incendiary Shells Firearms Branch |
20 | Craft 2 incendiary shells which fire in a wide cone, dealing heavy damage and lighting enemies on fire. Press △ while aiming to change what ammo is loaded. Recipe requires alcohol and explosive. |
| Aim Stability Increase Close Quarters Branch |
20 | Improve aiming stability and accuracy while moving. +100% Stability +100% Accuracy |
| Increased Health Field Tactics Branch |
50 | Increase maximum health. +25% Health |
| Name / Branch | Supplements | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Craft Improved Health Kits Close Quarters Branch |
50 | Craft more effective health kits. +50% Healing. |
| Craft Hunting Pistol Ammo Firearms Branch |
20 | Craft 2 standard bullets for your Hunting Pistol which deal heavy damage with high accuracy. Recipe requires explosive and blade. |
| Hold Breath Field Tactics Branch |
30 | Press L3 while aiming to hold your breath, steadying your aim. |
| Craft More Hunting Pistol Ammo Firearms Branch |
50 | Increase your efficiency at crafting hunting pistol ammo, producing more from the same resources. Craft Amount: 2 ▶︎ 3 |
| Improved Silencers Ordinance Branch |
40 | Increase the durability of crafted silencers. Craft Amount: 3 ▶︎ 5 |
| Craft More Shivs Covert Ops Branch |
50 | Increase your efficiency at crafting shivs, producing more from the same resources. Craft amount: 2 ▶︎ 3 Inventory capacity: 4 ▶︎ 6 |
| Momentum Duration Close Quarters Branch |
50 | Momentum lasts longer. +70% Duration |
| Craft More Incendiary Shells Firearms Branch |
50 | Increase your efficiency at crafting incendiary shells, producing more from the same resources. Press △ while aiming to change what ammo is loaded. Craft amount: 2 ▶︎ 3 Inventory capacity: 4 ▶︎ 6 |
| Craft More Pipe Bombs Ordinance Branch |
40 | Increase your efficiency at crafting pipe bombs, producing more from the same resources. Craft amount: 2 ▶︎ 3 Inventory capacity: 4 ▶︎ 6 |
| Name / Branch | Supplements | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Faster Crafting Ordinance Branch |
20 | Craft all items twice as quickly. +100% Crafting Speed |
| Faster Aim Movement Firearms Branch |
40 | Move faster while aiming. +50% Movement Speed |
| Improved Pipe Bombs Ordinance Branch |
30 | Craft more effective pipe bombs that are deadly in a larger area. +50% Blast Radius |
| Faster Health Kits Close Quarters Branch |
50 | Increase the speed of using a health kit. +100% Speed |
| Name / Branch | Supplements | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Listen Mode Clarity Field Tactics Branch |
40 | Enemies seen in listen mode show up in sharper clarity. Hold R1 to sense nearby enemies through walls. |
| Listen Mode Movement Speed I Covert Ops Branch |
30 | Move faster in listen mode. Hold R1 to sense nearby enemies through walls. +50% Movement Speed |
| Improved Melee Weapon Upgrades Ordinance Branch |
40 | Craft more durable upgraded melee weapons. +1 Durability |
| Grabbed Enemy Movement Speed Covert Ops Branch |
50 | Move faster while holding a hostage, allowing you to quickly reposition while shielding yourself or attempting a stealth kill. +50% Hostage Movement Speed |
| Listen Mode Range Field Tactics Branch |
40 | Detect enemies at a greater range in listen mode. Hold R1 to sense nearby enemies through walls. +50% Range |
| Faster Prone Movement Covert Ops Branch |
40 | Move faster while prone. Hold ◯ to go prone. +50% Movement Speed |
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