

How much 1 point is worth varies depending on the weapon, but the first point is guaranteed to add at least 1 shot. Increases the ammunition capacity of the weapon. However, in this game, it's less about how many points of damage are inflicted and more about how many shots it takes to kill a Necromorph. How much 1 point is worth is unknown at this time, beyond the fact that the effects of these circuits are affected by your Tool's starting specifications. Increases the amount of damage each shot inflicts. 1 point increases Rate of Fire by about 13.5%. Tips determine the initial reload time, but Frames and Attachments can modify it. 1 point reduces the reload time by about 13.5%. +2 and +3 Circuits requires a hefty amount of Scrap Metal and Tungsten to forge which on higher difficulties or on Pure Survival, can lead to catastrophic shortage.


Adding DMG Circuits to a maxed out Seeker Rifle won't make it any more powerful. If a tool already had one of its specs maxed out, do NOT try to raise it further, instead reserve the remaining slots for other functions that might help boost its efficiency.The action is carried out for both the upper and lower tools at the same time, but only if this technique is applied to a tool that can attach tips.The action will only be confirmed if Isaac or Carver goes through the "building sequence".
DEAD SPACE REMAKE FLAMETHROWER UPGRADES UPGRADE
If a tool's ammunition is partially/fully depleted, but hasn't been reloaded yet, taking out and putting in an Upgrade Circuit will replenish the capacity to full again without wasting any clips in the inventory, thus serving as an efficient source of free ammo, especially on harder difficulties.Obsolete Circuits can be recycled into resources.Rate of Fire upgrades will increase the rotation rate of a Rotary Cuff, although the values of doing so is limited.Since Modules (such as a Rotary Cuff) don't shoot on their own, only Reload and Rate of Fire upgrades provide any benefit in lower tool slots when using a Module.Reload Upgrade Circuits affect both upper and lower tools, culminating in a faster reload for the entire weapon for each Reload upgrade, regardless of whether placed in the upper or lower tool.Except for Reload upgrades, Upgrade Circuits added to the upper tool do not affect the lower tool, and vice versa.There is no cost to add or remove Upgrade Circuits, allowing you to swap them out at will.Any found circuit can be reproduced, provided the player has sufficient resources. When a new Upgrade Circuit is found, the plans for making that particular Upgrade Circuit are added to the player's Bench interface.Any Circuit can contain any one or two of the aforementioned categories with values ranging from -1 to +3. They are sorted into four categories: Reload(RLD), Rate of Fire(SPD), Damage(DMG), and Clip(CLP). Upgrade Circuits upgrade the performance of your weapons when installed.Special forms of Circuitry are unlocked once the required difficulty have been cleared, the required number of logs/artifacts collected, etc.Ĭircuits factors into the player's completion grade of the game, though ones that are crafted, unlocked, retrieved by Scavenger Bots or spawns in a previously opened storage chest does not count. With the right amount of resources, Circuits can be crafted. Instead, any and all upgrades committed are based largely on the player's preference.Ĭircuits, unless found in storage crates or in the world, are stored in green wall lockers resembling those of Power Nodes. Because of the new upgrade system, Circuits effectively replace all Power Nodes and can no longer dictate a tool's specs like before. These are found scattered across the environment and, like the Power Nodes, they are uncommon. Upgrade Circuits are special items found in Dead Space 3.
