Learn how to find, unlock, and upgrade the devastating Pickaxe melee weapon in Saints Row (2022). Get the Bloodsucker ability and Longsword visual mod!
Alright, so you're looking to get your hands on the Pickaxe in Saints Row? It's a solid melee option that you can snag pretty early on. Here’s the lowdown on how to grab it and make it even nastier.
Where to Find the Pickaxe: You can buy the Pickaxe from any Friendly Fire store in Santo Ileso. It costs $1,000 and you can pick it up right after you finish the 'Making Rent' mission.
Upgrading the Pickaxe
Just like most weapons, the Pickaxe can be upgraded a few times to boost its effectiveness. You'll need to be a certain level to unlock each tier:
- Tier 1 Upgrade: Unlocks at Level 5. Costs $5,000.
- Tier 2 Upgrade: Unlocks at Level 10. Costs $25,000.
- Tier 3 Upgrade: Unlocks at Level 15. Costs $100,000.
These upgrades will pump up its base Damage and also increase its Bleed Damage, making it a real threat over time.
Unlocking the Bloodsucker Signature Ability
Every weapon in Saints Row has a Signature Ability that gives it a unique perk once you meet certain conditions. You can't buy these; you have to earn them. The Pickaxe's Signature Ability is called Bloodsucker, and it's a lifesaver – it lets you gain a small amount of health every time you hit an enemy.
How to unlock Bloodsucker: You need to kill 5 specialists with regular attacks. Specialists are those tougher enemies, often with a yellow armor bar on top of their red health bar. They can pop up from various factions.
Pro-Tip: To make this grind easier, try lowering the game difficulty. Also, using the @TCHA Side Hustles to summon enemies is a great way to spawn specialists. Just keep provoking rivals and taking them down with the Pickaxe!
Unlocking the Longsword Visual Mod
Want your Pickaxe to look extra menacing? You can unlock a cool Visual Mod called the Longsword. This makes your Pickaxe look like a big, two-handed sword, but don't worry, its stats stay the same. To get it, you'll need to complete the 1-Star @TCHA Side Hustle for the Santotel Hotel in West Providencia.
Once unlocked, you can slap this Visual Mod on your Pickaxe at any Friendly Fire store or the armory in your HQ. You'll need this mod equipped to progress the 'Have at Them, Boys' Challenge.
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