Amplified Research

Amplified Research projects are specialized research tasks at the Research Station that unlock powerful Weapon Amplifications.

Overview

Completing an Amplified Research project follows a two-step progression:

• Step 1: Complete specific combat challenges, damage milestones, or exploration tasks.
• Step 2: Submit 5,000 Research Points along with ARC components.

Once completed, the unlocked Amplification becomes permanently available for activation on eligible Level 5 Amplified Weapons.

Requirements

To access and complete Amplified Research projects, raiders must upgrade their workshops:

• Research Station Level 4

Research Projects

Research Project	Unlocks	Research Steps
Action Economy The Hairpin wastes very little motion between shots. That sort of efficiency gets more interesting once a scope is involved.	Ergonomic Bolt	Step 1Step 2 (In one round) Deal 1,000 damage with a Hairpin 5,000 Research Points 8 Sentinel Firing Core
Beam Resonance Tech The Equalizer is at its best when the beam stays exactly where the target would rather not have it. Maybe we can work with that.	Ramping Damage	Step 1Step 2 Deal 1,500 damage to Vaporizers with an Equalizer in one round 5,000 Research Points 2 Queen Reactor
Compact Combustion Charges Most explosives end with the detonation. Blaze Grenades have the good sense to keep causing trouble afterward. There may be something worth borrowing in that.	Incendiary Grenades	Step 1Step 2 Deal 3,000 damage with Blaze Grenades 5,000 Research Points 5 Bombardier Cell
Embedded Blast Engineering Armor does a good job against bullets. Small explosions are less respectful of the arrangement. Combining the two might be worth exploring.	X-Rounds	Step 1Step 2 Deal 1,000 Damage to Fireflies using Light Impact Grenades Deal 1,000 Damage to Hornets using Light Impact Grenades Deal 1,000 Damage to Fireballs using Light Impact Grenades Deal 1,000 Damage to Surveyors using Light Impact Grenades 5,000 Research Points 5 Rocketeer Driver
Extended Burst Cycles A burst has a beginning, a middle, and an end. The middle could probably use more bullets. Let's investigate.	Increased Burst	Step 1Step 2 Deal 10,000 damage with a Burst Burletta or Charged Burst Aphelion 5,000 Research Points 10 Comet Igniter
High-Voltage Exposure Some ARC machines appear capable of absorbing energy before putting it back to use. The same principle might be worth testing on something a little less insulated.	Charged Burst	Step 1Step 2 Destroy 5 ARC Turbines 5,000 Research Points 5 Leaper Pulse Unit
Magazine Geometry 101 A standard magazine does its job, but it can only hold so much. Getting familiar with a drum-fed design could reveal how that extra room is put to use, and where the same idea might fit elsewhere.	Drum Mag	Step 1Step 2 Deal 15,000 damage to a Bastion with a Rattler Destroy 1 Bastions with a Rattler 5,000 Research Points 5 Bastion Cell
Mobile-Fire Grip Fittings Fast movement is useful right up until a weapon needs to come into play. A weapon that keeps up with the pace would be useful.	Sprint Shooting	Step 1Step 2 (In one round) Visit the Electrical Substation Visit the Truck Stop Visit the Old Town Visit the Almatera Station Visit the Researcher Lodgings Visit the Deep-Space Telescope Visit the Commissary Supermarket 5,000 Research Points 20 Skulker Targeter
Shield Stress Testing Sustained damage could reveal exactly what makes a shield give out-and how to make that happen faster. For science, naturally.	Anti-Shield	Step 1Step 2 Deal 700 damage to encountered Raiders 5,000 Research Points 2 Matriarch Reactor
Solid-Core Casting Tech Shotgun engagements against drones offer a useful test of stopping power. Concentrating the full charge into a single projectile could produce far more decisive results.	Slug Rounds	Step 1Step 2 Destroy 50 Flying ARC using shotguns 5,000 Research Points 20 Tick Pod
Targeted Component Trial Even the toughest machines have their weak spots. Consistent strikes against vulnerable components could reveal a way to develop rounds that hit them where it hurts most. Metaphorically speaking.	Anti-Weak Point	Step 1Step 2 Destroy 40 thrusters on flying ARC enemies 5,000 Research Points 20 Fireball Burner
Thermite-Tipped Rounds Impact damage is useful. Setting the problem on fire afterward feels like a reasonable improvement.	Incendiary Rounds	Step 1Step 2 Destroy 30 Fireballs with Explosive Mines 5,000 Research Points 5 Firefly Burner
Top Mounted Optics Retrofittings Elevated firing positions provide clear sightlines. Osprey field data under those conditions could support development of improved magnification.	Scoped	Step 1Step 2 (In one round) On Blue Gate, head to Pilgrim's Peak Deal 1,000 Damage to ARC enemies using the Osprey 5,000 Research Points 14 Snitch Scanner
Trigger Reset Systems Fast-moving threats leave little margin for hesitation. Close encounters with Skulkers could reveal ways to improve paced combat effectiveness.	Semi-Auto	Step 1Step 2 Destroy 5 Skulkers with a Raider Tool 5,000 Research Points 4 Vaporizer Regulator