What should I upgrade FTL?

Re: Upgrade Priorities

Shield dot 3 (1st 20 scrap)
Shield dot 4 – bubble 2 (next 30 scrap)
Power bar – (next 20 scrap)
Power bar – (next 20 scrap)

How do you beat faster than light?

Faster Than Light – Tips for New Players

Use ion weapons.
Manning your engines increases evasion chance.
If you want to see what systems an enemy ship has, look below it.
If your O2 levels run out, then a level two med-bay can keep your crew alive.
Always upgrade your doors.
Use your airlocks.

Which is the best ship in FTL?

The Crystal B Cruiser is the single strongest ship in FTL. This opinion is shared by nearly everyone within the FTL community. As the stronger of the two designs on the “secret” ship, the Crystal B is well worth the difficult process of unlocking it. This ship’s advantages are almost overwleming in nature.

How do you get the lanius cruiser?

Entice the Lanius with a valuable fleet, unlock 4 ships in addition to the Kestrel Cruiser to unlock this ship.

Which sectors are best FTL?

The crystal sector is #1, because it’s free. Rock Homeworlds are two sectors in one, so a lot of scrap reward, provided you have a crystal crew member (and didn’t forget to (re-)name him “Ruwen”). After that, Zoltan Homeworlds are the best, since they are the only place you can get a Zoltan Shield.

How good is scrap recovery arm?

Scrap Recovery Arm “Allows the ship to collect 10 percent more scrap from any source.” It always rounds down, and extra arms stack additively (before rounding). If you had the arm and got 19 scrap, you would get 1 extra scrap. If you had 2 arms, and got 15 scrap, you would get 3 extra scrap.

How do you unlock unidentified cruiser FTL?

Enter the Rock Homeworld, go to the quest marker and it brings you to the last section. SURVIVE! At the Rock Homeworld Quest marker, it ports you to the Crystal Zone. Go to the quest marker in the zone and you unlock the ship.

Should you accept surrender FTL?

So in short, it is best to refuse the surrender unless you are desperate for what they are offering. And NEVER accept surrender if you can kill their crew.

Is backup battery good FTL?

Reactor energy is normally locked into a system while it is on cool down. Battery energy circumvents this limitation; the system restores normally even after battery power ends. This makes the Backup Battery a great option for powering temporary systems such as cloaking and Mind Control.

Does scrap recovery arm stack FTL?

Scrap Recovery Arm “Allows the ship to collect 10 percent more scrap from any source.” It always rounds down, and extra arms stack additively (before rounding).

How do I unlock the Lanius cruiser?

Entice the Lanius with a valuable fleet, unlock 4 ships in addition to the Kestrel Cruiser to unlock this ship. “The sharp knife-like structures make Lanius ships a sight to behold. This cruiser was adapted to support the other races of the Federation.” Unlock 4 ships (Excluding The Kestrel) to unlock this ship.

How did the Lanius get its name?

“The racial ability of the Lanius make them fearsome combatants in small quarters. Combine that with a Mind Control system and this ship is a force to be reckoned with.” Its name is a reference the real-life bird known for impaling its prey on thorns, the which is also the namesake of the Lanius themselves.

What are the best ships guides for beginners?

Mike Hopley’s ships guide covers ship-specific strategies and early-game tactics, including an introduction that discusses overall early strategy. This guide is the most “technical”, with tips ranging from basic to extremely advanced. This wiki page previously contained guides contributed over many years by various players.

What are the best system upgrades for a ship?

Cloaking, defensive drones, and a hacking module are generally the most useful system upgrades, since the ship doesn’t have any initial equipment, crew, or layout that give it advantages in boarding. The ship’s layout and initial crew makes it extremely prone to breaching and fire.