Hopper Best Builds and How to Unlock

Hopper is a vehicle in Sand Land. Learn the best build for the Hopper, how to unlock, its moves and controls, and the default parts and stats of the Hopper.

Hopper Best Builds

Hopper Best Early Game Build

Build Parts
Primary Weapon		Incendiary Dual Rocket Launcher
Secondary Weapon		10mm Heavy Machine Gun
Engine		Parallel-Twin Engine II
Suspension		Standard Legs
Options		Extra Armor
EX Chip		Power+ Chip (Machine Gun)
EX Chip		None
Vehicle		Weapon
HP	4508	Primary Weapon Attack	147
Defense	101	Capacity	12
Speed	25.1	Attack Interval	1.40
Handling	0.0	Reload Time	5.00

This early game build uses well-balanced vehicle parts with a powerful Incendiary Dual Rocket Launcher as a primary weapon, allowing you to deal additional burn damage by setting targets ablaze.

Although it can be difficult to aim your weapons with the Hopper, its handling feels slightly better and more responsive compared to the Jump-Bot, making it easier to control.

Hopper Best Midgame Build

Build Parts
Primary Weapon		Rocket Launcher II+
Secondary Weapon		7mm Multi-Barrel Machine Gun+
Engine		Single-Cylinder Engine II
Suspension		Standard Legs II
Options		Mega Rocket
EX Chip		Power+ Chip (Machine Gun)
EX Chip		Power+ Chip (Machine Gun)
Stats
Vehicle		Weapon
HP	5360	Primary Weapon Attack	249
Defense	126	Capacity	8
Speed	26.2	Attack Interval	1.4
Handling	0	Reload Time	4

Since the 7mm Multi-Barrel Machine Gun+ fires in three different directions, it will serve as your primary weapon when dealing with fast-moving targets or large groups that are spread out. Meanwhile, the Rocket Launcher II+ will be reserved for slower or clustered enemies, given its small AOE damage.

The Single-Cylinder Engine and the Standard Legs provide a well-balanced boost and speed, making it an all-rounder vehicle for any situation.

Hopper Best Late Game Build

Build Parts
Primary Weapon		Cluster Rocket Launcher II
Secondary Weapon		13mm Heavy Machine Gun+
Engine		Single-Cylinder Engine III
Suspension		Standard Legs II
Options		Auto-Combat Drone
EX Chip		Speed Booster Chip (Hopper)
EX Chip		Charge Jump Enhancer
Stats
Vehicle		Weapon
HP	7760	Primary Weapon Attack	378
Defense	176	Capacity	8
Speed	27.1	Attack Interval	1.7
Handling	0	Reload Time	3.64

How to Unlock Hopper

Complete All for the Hopper Side Quest

You can unlock the Hopper by progressing through the game's main story until you are able to unlock the All for the Hopper side quest. In this quest, you will be saving Dorn's daughter from the Lidr Base.

Once you have successfully completed the side quest, you will be rewarded with the Hopper Frame, which you can use and assemble at the Spino garage.

All for the Hopper Walkthrough

Defeat Hopper Rider Hero Ki From Bounties

To unlock the Hopper, you will need to progress through the game's story until the Bounty for Hopper Rider Hero Ki is unlocked. You can start the Bounty by talking to Hunter at any Junker Market.

Completing the Bounty for Hopper Rider Hero Ki rewards you with the Hopper Frame, which you can use at the garage in Spino Town. You need to have the necessary parts to assemble and acquire the Hopper.

List of Bounties and Best Bounties to Complete

Purchase From the Trading Post in Spino

Another way to unlock the Hopper is by purchasing the Hopper Frame from Halvard for 5 Ancient Silver Coins at the Trading Post in Spino. You can unlock this shop by completing the Treasure Trek Side Quest, which requires 1 Ancient Copper Coin.

List of Side Quests

Hopper Moves and Controls

Hopper Controls

Action	Button			Description
	PC	Xbox	PS4/PS5
Boost	Left			Uses Nitro Gauge to speed up vehicle or propel it forward.
Shoot				Press while holding Shooting Stance button to fire equipped and active weapon.
Reload				Replenishes active weapon's ammo.
Aim Mode	Hold	Hold	Hold	Uses active weapon's zoom function to improve accuracy.
Change Weapons				Triggers alternate way to deal damage to nearby enemies.
Stomp Attack				Deal damage to nearby enemies.
Jump				Propels vehicle upward.
Interact/Get Off				Triggers an event if a prompt is available/Commands character to exit the vehicle.
Autopilot				Automatically accelerates vehicle without additional commands.
Light On/Off				Toggles light.
Select Ally Skill	Hold	Hold	Hold	Pull up available ally skills and Option Module.
Use Ally Skill				Press while holding Select Ally Skill button. Activates ally skill designated to the button.
Use Ally Skill
Use Ally Skill
Use Ally Skill
Activate Option Module				Press while holding Select Ally Skill button. Activates equipped Option Module.
Zoom In/Out				Toggles zoom for minimap.
Item Menu				Pulls up item wheel.
Capsule Menu				Pulls up list of available vehicles to change vehicle.

Hopper Battle Tips

Find Better Positioning

Similar to the Jump-Bot, the Hopper is designed for jumping to high places. You can use this to your advantage by positioning yourself on the high ground and sniping enemies below using your bazooka.

Use Ground Stomp On Nearby Enemies

Your Ground Stomp ability is a powerful AOE attack that can deal damage to all nearby enemies. This is an effective attack against large groups of enemies that are clumped up together.

Hopper Overview

Hopper Summary

Vehicle	Base Stats
Hopper	Lvl	HP	Def
	14	3920	75
Details
・Designed for jumping to high places, but can also be used in battle with a bazooka. ・Shortened: RH

Hopper Default Parts and Stats

No Default Parts

The Hopper is acquired in the game by crafting it at a garage using a vehicle frame and materials. Crafted vehicles do not come with default parts.

Additionally, you need to have parts ready to be attached to craft the vehicle. If you are missing parts, you won't be able to craft it.

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List of Vehicles

List of Vehicles

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