Equipment

Equipment plays a vital role in your survival and combat while topside. From increasing your carrying capacity to defending against ARC and other raiders, every piece of gear is crucial in your loadout.

Augments

Augments are used by your raider to primarily increase carry space, weight capacity, and shield compatibility. Some augments have additional perks. Augments cannot be adjusted while Topside. Some Augments increase Quick Use slots at the cost of Weight Capacity.

Shields

Shields are used by Raiders to negate incoming damage while Topside. Some shields reduce mobility for the upside of increased protection. Augments are needed to wear the higher end shields.

Healing

Healing items are used by all Raiders to survive while Topside. Some healing items focus on health, some recharging shield, and others stamina.

Quick Use

You have 2 different types of Quick Use items, Utility and Gadgets. Both types try solve any possible problems you'll run into while Topside, be it from other Raiders or ARC.

Grenades

Grenades are throwable devices used to damage Raiders and ARCs or for non-damaging utility purposes (e.g., to create a smoke screen, distract Arcs, or illuminate an area. In a pinch, certain ARC parts or scavenged loot can be thrown and used as makeshift grenades.

Traps

Traps come in 2 varieties, Laser traps and Mines. Both can be very effective against ARC or Raiders. With the Minesweeper skill Raiders can defuse other's traps.