Quick overview

Collect SHD Tech, visit the Quartermaster at the Base of Operations, and spend it on the skill or variant you want to unlock. Choose one reliable damage or defense skill first, then fill the gaps in your playstyle.

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Detailed route

What to do, step by step

Use this order when you are in-game. It expands the overview with the checks and choices that keep the route on track.

  1. Earn SHD Tech from missions, safe houses, projects, and SHD Cache routes.
  2. Visit the Quartermaster and open the skill unlock menu.
  3. Choose a first skill that helps you survive or control fights when playing solo.
  4. Unlock a second skill that covers the first one's weakness instead of buying random variants.
  5. Test the pair in an activity before spending more Tech on small upgrades.

Key details

Before you commit

  • Skill menus, variants, and costs can change with updates or campaign progression.
  • Skill unlocks are different from Specialization points and Expertise upgrades.
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