There are plenty of dangers to be found in the various realms that are procedurally generated in Nightingale, which ensures that the survival game is always ready to surprise players. Beyond the different materials that can be gathered across the biomes, various enemies will also look to end the adventures of players prematurely.
The only way to survive is to fight back, and there are a bunch of weapons at players' disposal that can do just that. However, to take on the harder foes in Nightingale like Apex creatures, a player's gear score must be at a good enough level as well. This guide will show you just how to increase gear score in Nightingale.
Nightingale: Best Starting Base Locations
Choose between Nightingale's three different biomes wisely, and strategically select base spots to improve your survival chances.
How Gear Score is Calculated in Nightingale
The way gear score is calculated in Nightingale is using the assortment of equipment that the player has on at any given time. This includes:
- Main weapon/tool
- Headgear
- Coat/gear
- Backpack/cloak/poncho
- Shirt
- Pants
- Gloves
- Boots
The combination of these eight equipment items will determine your final gear score, so it makes sense to improve your equipment as soon as possible.
How to Increase Gear Score in Nightingale
After the initial batch of new gear items that can be crafted to get players on their feet, the next major chance to improve the gear score is after obtaining the Simple Upgrade Bench blueprint that can be purchased from the Essence Traders. With the blueprint in hand, collect the required ingredients of four Lumber, two Ingot, and three Twine and place the completed Simple Upgrade Bench somewhere safe at the base.
Interact with the object, and a menu will come up that allows players to choose the gear item they want to improve. Depending on the item, it will require a varying amount of Essence, which will translate to enhanced attributes and stats. The rarity of the item will also be improved, and from the uncommon tier onwards, infusion slots will also become available for more powerful buffs.
As players continue to craft new gear and then improve them, their gear score will gradually increase, making it possible to take on harder challenges and quests that will further open up the world of Nightingale.
Nightingale
- Platform(s)
- PC
- Released
- February 20, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Inflexion Games
- Publisher(s)
- Inflexion Games
