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How to Unlock New Skills in Saints Row: Boss Progression 2
Saints Row (2022)

How to Unlock New Skills in Saints Row: Boss Progression 2

Learn how to unlock new active and passive skills in Saints Row (2022) by earning XP. Discover all skills, their effects, and Flow costs to dominate Santo Ileso.

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Learn how to unlock new active and passive skills in Saints Row (2022) by earning XP. Discover all skills, their effects, and Flow costs to dominate Santo Ileso.

In Saints Row (2022), nearly every action you take grants experience points (XP). This includes completing missions, discoveries, side hustles, ventures, performing vehicle stunts, and even purchasing new gear. Accumulating enough XP leads to leveling up, and each level-up rewards you with a new skill.

Skills are categorized into two types: passive and active. Passive skills primarily offer Health or Flow upgrades, while active skills are unlocked at most other levels. There are thirteen active skills available, though you can only equip four at a time. Skills are automatically unlocked upon leveling up. To assign them, navigate to the "Skills" menu on your phone, select a skill, press the / button, and choose an available slot. Once equipped, active skills can be used on foot by holding down the / button and pressing the button corresponding to the assigned skill slot.

Each active skill consumes Flow, a resource that can be increased up to five tabs through leveling. Flow is regained by defeating enemies.

All Skills in Saints Row (2022)

LevelSkillEffectFlow Cost
2Pineapple ExpressGrab an enemy, drop a grenade down their pants, and throw them.1
3SmokescreenDrop a smoke bomb at your feet to confuse your enemies.1
5Health UpgradeMaximum Health increased permanently.n/a
6Tough MotherGain a temporary health boost to absorb damage from enemies and negate staggers.2
7Frag OutThrow an explosive anti-personnel device.1
8Flow UpgradeMaximum Flow increased permanently.n/a
9Flaming PunchIgnite your fist for an explosive punch.1
10Health UpgradeMaximum Health increased permanently.n/a
11TransfusionWhile active, heal yourself and your friends by hurting your enemies.2
12OverscopePull out a powerful sniper rifle. Headshots explode and damage nearby enemies.2
13Impulse TrapThrow an anti-gravity device that lifts enemies into the air, making them vulnerable to a quick shot.2
14Flow UpgradeMaximum Flow increased permanently.n/a
15Health UpgradeMaximum Health increased permanently.n/a
16BerserkerWhile active, your melee attacks do more damage.2
17IntercessionCall in some Saints to help you fight.2
18Quick DrawPull out a powerful revolver then quickly to gun down up to four enemies.2
19D4th BlossomSpin around and fire bullets in every direction.3
20Flow UpgradeMaximum Flow increased permanently.n/a

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