Step 1 · Pick Your Weapon
Explosions chain through packs. Best gear-independent starter. Pairs with Bunny for electric synergy.
Versatile for both mobbing and bossing. Best pick if you want one weapon that does everything well.
Top single-target DPS. Best-in-slot for intercept bosses when built correctly.
High single-target output. Especially strong with Gley. Farm after Thunder Cage if you play Gley.
Shield-breaking specialist for specific bosses. Situational but irreplaceable in that niche.
Strong AoE mobbing. Good alternative to Thunder Cage if you prefer launcher-type weapons.
Enhancement Steps · Do This in Order
At the Workbench (Ni Call Repair Station, Albion), sacrifice a high-level weapon to instantly boost your Ultimate to matching level. Target level 100 first.
Materials: Phase Exchangers and Super Alloys from dismantling junk weapons.
Use a duplicate of the SAME Ultimate Weapon to level up its unique passive (e.g., stronger chain explosions on Thunder Cage). More duplicates = stronger passive.
- Farm duplicates intentionally from research or boss drops
- This is why you never stop farming your chosen weapon
- The unique ability is the core of what makes Ultimates worth using
Reroll random stats - crit rate, weak point damage, fire rate. Only do this on your main weapon; it is resource-intensive.
Unlock extra mod slots or reduce mod costs. Farm Catalysts from specific missions. Apply to your #1 weapon before others.
- Fire Rate - increases attacks per second
- Weak Point Damage - multiplies boss DPS
- Crit Rate and Crit Damage - biggest DPS multiplier
- Magazine Size - reduces reload downtime
- Elemental damage matching your reactor and descendant
Key Decision Points
S/A tier weapons clear content faster but require more farm. Start with what fits your descendant - the synergy compounds quickly.
Stick to 1-2 ammo types early (e.g., Special Rounds) so you can reuse the same reactor and mods across multiple weapons.
Most Ultimates excel at one role. Build separate loadouts, or pick Enduring Legacy as a versatile option that handles both.
Fully complete one weapon before starting the next. Energy Activators and Catalysts go to your #1 pick first without exception.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading resources across multiple weapons - none end up strong enough for endgame content
- Ignoring duplicates - the unique ability stays at base level and you lose the weapon's core identity
- Modding without checking crit/weak point synergy - raw damage mods alone are inefficient
- Missing current event Ultimate Weapon Upgrade Missions - these give significant free progression
- Accidentally dismantling an Ultimate or a well-rolled weapon - double check before dismantling anything