Guide to Upgrading Weapons and Tools in Aloft

In survival games like Aloft, much of the thrill comes from starting with minimal resources and gradually enhancing your arsenal, which includes weapons and tools. As players progress, upgrading these items becomes essential to fend off more formidable foes and streamline resource gathering.

Acquiring the Upgrade Station

Crafting the Upgrade Station

To access the Upgrade Station, the first requirement is to construct the Upgrade Station Frame. For this, you will need specific materials and the associated crafting recipe. Fortunately, this recipe is automatically unlocked upon collecting any one of the three attachments of the Upgrade Station. However, all three attachments are essential to fully utilize the station, so be sure to explore each Biome thoroughly.

After gathering all necessary materials and crafting the Upgrade Station, you can place it on your home island. Below, you will find a detailed list of required materials for each component:

Component	Materials Needed
Upgrade Station Frame	10x Stone & 10x Wood
Customization	5x Curved Wood, 3x Wool Thread, 1x Brightsun Yellow Pigment, 1x Azur Blue Sky Pigment, & 1x Moonbloom Purple Pigment
Coating	5x Mykter Fiber & 5x Curved Wood
Sharpening	1x Wooden Cog, 5x Curved Wood, & 3x Hardstone

Once you have constructed the frame and all attachments, you’re primed to utilize the Upgrade Station. Remember, however, that upgrades will also necessitate additional materials.

Upgrading Your Tools and Weapons

Features: Coating, Customization, and Sharpening

With the Upgrade Station successfully positioned, simply interact with it to access a menu featuring three upgrade options. The first is Coating, which allows you to apply either an antidote or a fungicide to your weapon. The Antidote enhances damage and facilitates the collection of injured samples, while the fungicide increases damage slightly but gathers intact samples.

The second option is Customization, where you can attach Trinkets to your weapons to modify their capabilities. Make sure you have Trinkets available, as new ones have to be crafted beforehand in order to use this feature.Each Trinket provides unique buffs. For instance, the Storm Shell Trinket enhances weapon performance during storms, while the Golden Feather Trinket improves leap distance and powerful attacks.

The last upgrade option is Sharpening, which temporarily boosts both damage and resource gathering capabilities. This enhancement can significantly impact gameplay, making it beneficial to regularly maintain weapon sharpness when resources allow.Note that each sharpening costs 2 Hardstones, so ensuring a steady supply is practical.

While utilizing the Upgrade Station is optional, it significantly enhances the gameplay experience in Aloft. Although the challenges of survival are part of the allure, upgrading your tools and weapons will undoubtedly enhance your exploration, research, and enjoyment of this captivating world.

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