Death Stranding 2: All APAS Enhancements And Which To Get

Unsure which APAS Enhancements to prioritize in Death Stranding 2? Here’s a complete list, along with recommendations on the best ones to get.

All APAS Enhancements And Which To Get in Death Stranding 2 (Image via Sony Interactive Entertainment)

The APAS Enhancements in Death Stranding 2 are a new customization system that provides a set of useful skills that cater to your preferred playstyle. It works like a skill tree, where you can allocate points into a specific specialization to unlock various passive effects. The best part of this system is that you can respec or refund all your skill points to reallocate them when needed.

With that said, you might be curious about which APAS Enhancements you should get in Death Stranding 2. To help you with that, here is a guide you can check out below.

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Complete List of All Skills in APAS Enhancements

Here is a quick rundown of all the APAS Enhancements skills you can unlock in Death Stranding 2:

APAS SkillEffects
Auto Aid RequestAutomatically issues requests for support from other porters for the next order. However, it is not guaranteed that you will get help from other players.
Skeleton Auto-AssistAutomatically adjusts Sam’s posture to improve balance.
Battery Efficient BoostReduces the battery consumption of vehicles by 8%.
Improved Floating CarriersReduces the chiral crystals consumption rate of floating carriers.
Carrier Handling BoostImproves the maneuverability of floating carriers.
Instant Cargo BindingPrevents cargo from scattering when Sam falls over.
Sensor Mode ChangeIncreases the range of the odradek’s terrain scanner.
Augment Terrain Scannerdoubles the range of the terrain scanner so Sam can analyze terrain from a greater distance..
Improved MP BulletsIncreases the accuracy and power of MP bullets.
Projectile PredictorShows where thrown projectiles like grenades and rods are predicted to land.
Aim AssistanceThe target reticle will automatically center on an enemy within range when aiming.
Extended Like WindowAllows likes to be given and received for a longer period of time.
Strand Contract Cap BoostIncreases the maximum number of Strand Contracts that Sam can form.
Sharing BoostIncreases the number of objects from other worlds that can be shared within the chiral network.
Battery DischargerAllows Sam to overload his batteries and shock nearby enemies. Not usable when using power combat gloves.
Increased MP Firing RateIncreases the fire rate of weapons using MP bullets and shells.
Proximity ScannerA short-range scanner that automatically detects and displays the silhouettes of all humans within a 20m radius.
Proximity AlarmDisplays a warning when you receive attacks from your blind spots.
Simple Noise CancellerMakes Sam’s footsteps quieter.
Cargo GrenadesAllows you to throw cargo containers filled with grenades.
Optimized TransfusionsSpeeds up the rate of transfusion from blood bags.
Augmented Motion ScannerIncreases the time for which the results of the Odradek’s motion scanner are displayed.
Faster Scanner RechargeReduces the recharge time of the odradek’s sensors, but previous scans will disappear.
Improved Water FiltrationWater canteen fills faster when submerged in rivers or exposed to timefall.
Faster Order PreparationReissuing standard orders is much faster.
Swift MULE Postbox HackingReduces the time to hack and unlock MULE postboxes.
Emergency Vehicle ChargerSam can power depleted vehicles using his batteries.
Improved Coffin BoardImproves the battery efficiency and damage resistance of coffin boards.
Timefall GeneratorRecharges Sam’s battery during the timefall.
PCC Flood WarningsGives a warning for possible floods or dangerously high water levels.

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Best APAS Enhancements in Death Stranding 2

Best APAS Enhancements in Death Stranding 2
The more you progress in the game, the more APAS Enhancements you unlock. (Image via Sony Interactive Entertainment)

You will eventually unlock the majority of the APAS Enhancements as you make progress in Death Stranding 2. However, if you are still working on unlocking them, here are some that you can prioritize:

  • Instant Cargo Building: It’s almost impossible not to fall off your feet throughout your playthrough. Having this one is a lifesaver.
  • Battery Efficient Boost: Perfect for long travels where you need to squeeze out as much power from your battery as possible.
  • Skeleton Auto Assist: Helps minimize the difficulty of keeping your balance while holding a ton of cargo on your back.
  • Aim Assistance: Perfect if you have shaky hands or need that extra aim assist in combat when the enemy is hard to hit.
  • Proximity Scanner: Important for detecting possible dangers or animals to rescue.
  • Simple Noise Canceler: Stealth is a nice mechanic to master in combat to not waste too much ammo.
  • Faster Order Preparation: The more efficient you are at your job, the more your reputation you gain.
  • Improved Floating Carriers: The less chiral crystals you spend, the better.
  • Improved MP Bullets: If you use weapons with MP ammunition, consider taking this for increased efficiency.
  • Faster Scanner Recharging: The faster you scan, the quicker you can react to what’s happening around you.
  • Emergency Vehicle Charger: If you run out of energy on your vehicles, at least you still have a spare battery with you.
  • Timefall Generator: Allows you to charge up during a timefall, especially in long trips.

Online Mode APAS Enhancements

If you are playing Death Stranding 2 in Online Mode, consider having these ones:

  • Strand Contract Cap Boost: Self-explanatory, allows you to increase the cap with Strand Contracts. You and the other player can also share more resources.
  • Auto-Aid Requests: If you play online and need help from fellow porters, grab this one.
  • Sharing Boost: This increases the communal aspect by allowing more materials to be donated for structures.

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