There is a lot of information to take in during the opening hours of Soul Hackers 2. As players progress through a fairly long tutorial section, they'll eventually begin to unlock important game mechanics one by one. After eventually making it to the Mansei Realm area, players will meet an NPC named Tataru (in a building known as the COMP Smith), who will teach them the importance of upgrading their weapons and gear, something that becomes incredibly useful as players start encountering stronger enemies.
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Upgrading a weapon does much more than giving it a power boost, it also gives players the ability to unlock Special Effects and other useful passive skills that will make their characters much stronger in specific situations. Unfortunately, upgrading weapons isn't incredibly straightforward, and those that don't spend a lot of time in the in-game manual may end up a bit confused by the mass of menus on the screen. The following guide outlines exactly how upgrading a weapon works, as well as what's required to unlock specific Special Effects and boosters. Here's how to upgrade weapons and special effects in Soul Hackers 2.
Once players make it to the COMP Smith and unlock the ability to upgrade their gear, they'll be able to take an in-depth look at each character's main weapon. They'll also be able to purchase upgrades. As players progress through the Story and unlock new areas, they'll begin to receive materials from the Demons and enemies they defeat. Possession of some of these items will unlock specific upgrades that players can apply to their weapons. A great example is ATK+, which shows up commonly across all characters, and acts as a great way for players to increase their outright Physical
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