Currency & Resources

Manage Tech Scrap and resources effectively in The Surge 2 to upgrade gear and craft implants. Learn to navigate Jericho City's economy for survival.

Navigating Jericho City's treacherous landscape requires more than just combat prowess; it demands a keen understanding of its economic ecosystem. Efficiently managing your currency and resources is paramount for upgrading your gear, crafting new implants, and ultimately, surviving the techno-apocalypse.

Tech Scrap: The Lifeblood of Jericho

Tech Scrap is the primary currency in The Surge 2, used for almost all transactions. Think of it as both your experience points and your cash. You'll spend it at MedBays to level up your core stats, and at Gear Assembly stations to upgrade your weapons, armor, and implants.

Acquiring Tech Scrap:

• Defeating Enemies: The most consistent source. Every enemy you dispatch will drop a certain amount of Tech Scrap. More challenging enemies, especially those with unique weapon types or armor sets, yield significantly more.
• Dismembering Limbs: This is where the real gains are made. Targeting and severing specific enemy limbs (indicated by the yellow health bar when locked on) often rewards bonus Tech Scrap, along with crafting materials for that limb's gear. Prioritize dismembering limbs you don't yet have the schematics for, or those that drop valuable components.
• Scrapping Gear: Unwanted weapons, armor pieces, and implants can be broken down at any Gear Assembly station for a small amount of Tech Scrap. While not a primary income source, it's a good way to clear inventory clutter and gain a little extra.
• Tech Scrap Pickups: Keep an eye out for glowing blue piles of Tech Scrap scattered throughout environments. These are often found in hidden corners, behind destructible objects, or near defeated enemies.
• Consumables: Certain consumable items, like the "Small Pile of Tech Scrap" or "Large Pile of Tech Scrap," can be used from your inventory to instantly gain Tech Scrap. These are often found in chests, dropped by specific enemies, or given as quest rewards.

Managing Tech Scrap:

• Banking at MedBays: When you die, you drop all unbanked Tech Scrap at the location of your demise. You have one chance to retrieve it by reaching the spot without dying again. To avoid losing large sums, always return to a MedBay to bank your Tech Scrap by interacting with the "Level Up" or "Gear Assembly" options. Even if you don't level up, the act of interacting banks your current scrap.
• Spending Wisely: Early on, prioritize leveling up your core stats (Health, Stamina, Energy) to increase your survivability. Once you have a comfortable base, focus on upgrading your primary weapon and a few key armor pieces. Don't over-invest in gear you plan to replace soon.

Crafting Materials: The Building Blocks of Power

Crafting materials are essential for upgrading and crafting new gear. These are primarily obtained through dismembering enemy limbs.

Types of Crafting Materials:

• Specific Gear Components: When you dismember a specific enemy limb (e.g., a "Scavenger Arm" or "Proteus Leg"), you'll receive components directly related to that piece of gear. These are crucial for crafting or upgrading that exact item. For example, dismembering a "Scavenger Right Arm" might yield "Scavenger Arm Plate" and "Scavenger Wiring."
• General Upgrade Components: These are more common and are used across a wider range of upgrades. Examples include:
  • Tungsten Alloy: Used for upgrading most weapons and armor. Found by dismembering armored enemies or specific robotic foes.
  • Advanced Nanofiber: Essential for higher-tier upgrades and crafting advanced implants. Often dropped by elite enemies or found in later game areas.
  • Ceramic Plating: Primarily used for armor upgrades. Common drop from humanoid enemies.
  • Spark Plugs: Used for upgrading certain electrical weapons and implants. Often dropped by robotic enemies or those with electrical attacks.

Farming Crafting Materials:

• Targeted Dismemberment: If you need a specific material, identify which enemy types drop it and repeatedly farm them. For example, if you need "A.I.D. Commander Headgear" components, you'll need to repeatedly dismember the heads of A.I.D. Commanders in areas like the A.I.D. Command.
• Re-running Areas: Enemies respawn when you rest at a MedBay. This allows for efficient farming of specific areas known to contain the enemy types you need.
• Utilize the Gear Assembly Station: The Gear Assembly station will show you what materials are required for each upgrade. Use this information to guide your farming efforts.

Implants: Enhancing Your Capabilities

Implants provide passive bonuses or active abilities that can significantly alter your playstyle. They require specific crafting materials and Tech Scrap to upgrade.

Acquiring Implants:

• Enemy Drops: Certain enemies, particularly mini-bosses or unique foes, will drop specific implants upon defeat.
• Exploration: Many implants are hidden in chests, behind secret passages, or as rewards for completing environmental puzzles.
• Quest Rewards: Completing side quests for NPCs often rewards unique and powerful implants.
• Crafting: Some advanced implants can only be crafted at a Gear Assembly station once you have the necessary schematics and materials.

Upgrading Implants:

Upgrading implants increases their effectiveness, such as boosting their stat bonuses or reducing their energy cost. This requires Tech Scrap and various crafting materials, often including the more advanced types like "Advanced Nanofiber." Prioritize upgrading implants that complement your build and playstyle.

Module Components: Drone Power-Ups

Module Components are used to upgrade your drone, enhancing its offensive and defensive capabilities. These are less common than other materials.

Acquiring Module Components:

• Specific Enemy Drops: Certain robotic enemies or drone-wielding foes are more likely to drop Module Components.
• Hidden Caches: Keep an eye out for small, often well-hidden caches or containers that may contain these valuable components.
• Boss Rewards: Defeating certain bosses can yield a significant amount of Module Components.

By understanding and effectively managing these currencies and resources, you'll be well-equipped to face the challenges of Jericho City and emerge victorious.