Player Skill Upgrades — The Last of Us Part I Guide

Upgrade Joel's skills with supplements in The Last of Us Part I. Enhance health, crafting speed, weapon sway, and shiv durability for better survival.

In The Last of Us Part I, Joel's survival depends not only on his wits and the weapons he finds but also on his personal skills. These skills can be upgraded using supplements, allowing players to enhance Joel's combat effectiveness, stealth capabilities, and overall survivability. This guide details how to acquire and utilize these upgrades.

The harsh realities of the post-pandemic world demand constant adaptation. Joel Miller, a seasoned survivor, can improve his proficiency in various aspects of combat and survival through the use of supplements. These rare items, found scattered throughout the environment, are the key to unlocking Joel's full potential and increasing your chances of making it through the perilous journey.

Acquiring Supplements:

Supplements are found in small yellow bottles, often hidden in drawers, cabinets, abandoned rooms, or on the bodies of fallen enemies. Scavenging thoroughly is essential to accumulating enough supplements for meaningful upgrades.

The Upgrade System:

Once you have collected enough supplements, you can access the upgrade menu by pressing the appropriate button (usually the touchpad on PlayStation controllers). Here, you'll see a tree of skills that can be unlocked by spending your collected supplements. Each skill has a specific supplement cost.

Key Skill Categories and Upgrades:

The skills are divided into several categories, each offering distinct advantages:

Category	Skill	Description	Supplement Cost
Health	Health Increase 1	Increases Joel's maximum health.	100
	Health Increase 2	Further increases Joel's maximum health.	120
	Health Increase 3	Maximizes Joel's health pool.	150
Crafting Speed	Crafting Speed 1	Reduces the time it takes to craft items.	100
	Crafting Speed 2	Further reduces crafting time.	120
	Crafting Speed 3	Minimizes crafting time, allowing for quicker reactions in combat.	150
Weapon Sway	Weapon Sway 1	Reduces weapon sway when aiming.	100
	Weapon Sway 2	Further reduces weapon sway.	120
	Weapon Sway 3	Minimizes weapon sway for greater accuracy.	150
Shiv Master	Shiv Master 1	Increases the durability of your shivs, allowing for more stealth takedowns or escapes from grabs.	100
	Shiv Master 2	Further increases shiv durability.	120
	Shiv Master 3	Maximizes shiv durability, making them incredibly reliable.	150
Revolver Reload Speed	Revolver Reload 1	Increases the speed at which Joel reloads his revolver.	100
	Revolver Reload 2	Further increases revolver reload speed.	120
	Revolver Reload 3	Maximizes revolver reload speed.	150
Rifle Reload Speed	Rifle Reload 1	Increases the speed at which Joel reloads his rifle.	100
	Rifle Reload 2	Further increases rifle reload speed.	120
	Rifle Reload 3	Maximizes rifle reload speed.	150

Strategic Upgrade Paths:

• Early Game: Prioritize health upgrades and faster crafting. This will make you more resilient and allow you to create essential items like health kits more quickly in critical moments.
• Mid to Late Game: Focus on weapon sway reduction for improved accuracy with firearms, especially against tougher enemies. Shiv Master upgrades are invaluable for stealth and escaping grabs.
• Combat Focus: If you prefer a more aggressive playstyle, invest in weapon reload speeds to maintain a consistent offensive output.

Careful consideration of your playstyle and the challenges you face will guide you in making the most effective skill upgrades, turning Joel into a more formidable survivor.