13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim’sDestruction mode pits the main characters against swarms of mechanical kaiju called Deimos. While their powerful Sentinels are able to beat back the kaiju, the Deimos continue to build and develop their forces,becoming greater threats with each coming battle.
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Thankfully, our heroes can also upgrade their arsenal and Sentinels thanks to the use of meta-chips, which they can earn from destroying kaiju. By using meta-chips, the main characters can bolster their own abilities, allowing them to stay on equal ground with the invading kaiju. Here are the best things to buy with the meta-chips earned from battle.
10Armor Upgrades
At a certain point, players will be able to not only buy gear and weapons for their Sentinels but also upgrade the capabilities of the Sentinels themselves. These upgrades cost quite a bit, but they provide a substantial boost to stats, as well as various passive effects.
One vital upgrade is the Armor Upgrade, which boosts a Sentinel’s HP and DEF. It also gives a Sentinel a small chance to nullify attacks. This upgrade is great for first-generation Sentinels, who frequently have to enter close combat with kaiju.
9Fire-Control Upgrades
Speed is essential to clearing stages in Destruction as quickly as possible.The faster kaiju are destroyed, the less damage they can do, and the less time is needed to clear out the stage. That’s why having a lot of quickly damaging abilities is important.
Having a high base attack stat is also helpful, which is why the Fire-Control upgrade is a good choice. The upgrade increases attack and accuracy, as well as damage from critical attacks. While it may be more helpful to invest in improving certain weapons, upgrading Fire-Control is not a bad idea.
8Interceptors
Fourth-generation Sentinels are easily the most versatile when it comes to Sentinel models. While they are generally considered support units, the fourth-generation Sentinels have a variety of abilities that allow them to damage kaiju, slow enemies down, or even heal and support allies.
One particularly potent option fourth-generation Sentinels have access to is the Interceptors, which are automated drones that attack nearby kaiju. Their attacks ignore armor, which allows them todamage even hardy kaiju. While their damage is low, they can slowly eat away at armored kaiju while other Sentinels arrive with more damaging weaponry.
7Super Large Missile
Third-generation Sentinels are long-range attackers that sit in the back line while raining death upon kaiju from far away. They have a variety of long-range attacks that can turn the battlefield into a death zone for any unsuspecting kaiju.
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Super Large Missile is one of the most powerful weapons that can be used by third-generation Sentinels. It hits a wide area and does a massive amount of damage. The Super Large Missile is perfect for putting a dent in kaiju with particularly high life totals.
6Meta-System Upgrades
In addition to upgrading the Sentinels, players can also upgrade the terminal the Sentinels protect each stage. The terminal provides a variety of effects, such as affecting how many points they get and allowing the use of Meta-Skills that can quickly turn the tide of battle.
While all these upgrades are important,upgrading the Meta-System itself is also important. The higher level the Meta-System is, the more upgrades the player has access to. Upgrading the Meta-System is essential to using the terminal’s benefits to their fullest.
5Neurolink Upgrades
Of the many Sentinel upgrades available to the player, Neurolink is certainly the most interesting. The upgrade provides a boost to accuracy and speed, but also a boost to experience gain and a reduction in Brain Overload accumulation.
While experience gain is interesting since it allows the characters to climb in level faster, the most important part of Neurolink upgrades is the decrease in Brain Overload. After a couple of Neurolink upgrades, characters will be able to last much longer in battle before they must take a break,making it vital for getting through the game without having to stop to reduce Overload.
4Generator Upgrades
EP is a vital statistic in13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. It is the resource necessary for Sentinels to utilize their various weapons and equipment.Each charactercan recover EP by defeating kaiju, but that sometimes isn’t enough to make up for some of the larger EP costs of certain weapons.
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Upgrading Generator not only boosts a character’s base EP, but it also boosts EP recovery, allowing Sentinels to better manage their reserves. In addition, Sentinels also get a boost to their attack, making Generator a great choice for an upgrade.
3EMP Attractor
EMP equipment is very important in13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, to the point that thecharacters will frequently remark on its usefulness during scenes. With the ability to stun kaiju and stop them in place, EMP equipment and abilities are clearly vital to effectively destroying kaiju.
First-generation Sentinels, while mostly focused on dealing damage, also have EMP weaponry in the form of the EMP Attractor, which allows the user to stun kaiju. It also grounds aerial kaiju, which is important for First-generation Sentinels who usually lack the ability to fight them normally.
2EMP Stunner
The EMP Stunner is one of the most useful abilities in the game. It is a wide-reaching EMP that stuns all kaiju in range, forcing them to stop momentarily. It is one of the most vital parts of a third-generation Sentinel’s arsenal, and it is important to get it as soon as possible.
While the EMP Stunner has a large range, it is mostly localized around the Sentinel’s location. Since third-generation Sentinels often stay around the terminal, the EMP Stunner is best used to keep away kaiju that are getting too close to the terminal.
1Sentry Gun
Second-generation Sentinels are fairly well-rounded and have a fairly stable skillset, not specializing in any particular field. However, they have one piece of equipment that easily makes having at least one second-generation Sentinel on your team essential: the sentry gun.
The sentry gun automatically attacks any kaiju that enters its range. It deals a large amount of damage and fires fairly frequently. To make things better, it’s possible to summon multiple sentries at once, creating a powerful automated defense. Sentry guns are vital to finishing stages fast and should be obtained as fast as possible.
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rimis available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
