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R.E.P.O. Store Strategy Guide: Optimal Purchase Priority
The Service Station in R.E.P.O. is where you convert extraction earnings into permanent power. Understanding upgrade priorities, reroll mechanics, and economy management is essential for long-term progression.
Upgrade Pricing Mechanics
All upgrades follow this formula:
Base Price × (1 + 0.5 × TimesPurchased) × (1 - 0.1 × (PlayerCount - 1))
Key Implications:
- Each time you buy an upgrade, its price increases by 50%
- Multiplayer teams get discounts (up to 50% off with 6 players)
- Early purchases are significantly cheaper than late purchases
Strategy: Buy upgrades you need as early as possible. Delaying purchases costs more in the long run.
Upgrade Priority Tiers
Tier 1: Essential (Buy First)
| Upgrade | Price | Why Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Health Upgrade | $4K-$5K | Survive one-shot kills from danger level 3 monsters |
| Stamina Upgrade | $2K | Carry items longer, sprint farther, tumble more |
| Strength Upgrade | $5K-$8K | Grab heavier items, lift stunned monsters |
| Sprint Speed | $5K-$8K | Escape monsters, traverse maps faster |
Order: Health → Stamina → Strength → Sprint Speed (first copy of each)
Tier 2: Quality of Life (Buy Next)
| Upgrade | Price | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Range Upgrade | $5K-$8K | Grab items from safer distances |
| Tumble Launch | $4K-$5K | Mobility and emergency monster knockdown |
| Crouch Rest | $5K-$8K | Faster stamina recovery while hiding |
| Map Player Count | $8K-$12K | See team status at a glance (multiplayer) |
Tier 3: Advanced Mobility (Buy After Tier 2)
| Upgrade | Price | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Jump | $8K-$12K | Reach high items, cross gaps |
| Tumble Wings | $8K-$12K | Glide across pits, slow descents |
| Tumble Climb | $8K-$12K | Climb walls and vertical surfaces |
| Death Head Battery | $5K-$8K | More time to revive dead teammates |
Tier 4: Luxury (Buy When Rich)
| Upgrade | Price | Luxury Factor |
|---|---|---|
| Zero Gravity Drone | $22K-$30K | Float items and players |
| Indestructible Drone | $22K-$30K | Protect high-value items |
| Defibrillator | $38K-$48K | Emergency revives (team only) |
| Hauler Vehicle | $38K-$48K | Bulk transport |
Reroll Strategy
The reroll machine lets you refresh the shop's upgrade selection.
Reroll Costs
- First reroll: $5,000
- Each subsequent reroll: +$5,000
- Reroll button can randomly break (repairs at next station)
- Each station allows 1-3 rerolls before breaking
When to Reroll
- Always reroll if the shop has no Tier 1 upgrades you need
- Consider rerolling if you're missing a specific Tier 2 upgrade
- Never reroll just for Tier 3-4 items early in a run
The "Upgrade Pool Control" Strategy
The shop draws from a pool of available upgrades. You can manipulate this pool:
- Buy and store (but don't use) upgrades you DON'T need
- This removes them from the shop pool
- The next reroll is more likely to show upgrades you DO need
Example Control Setup:
- Buy all 4 Stamina Upgrades, 3 Range Upgrades, 1 Death Head Battery, 1 Map Player Count, 1 Tumble Climb
- Total: 10 items removed from pool
- Shop shows 10 items at a time
- Remaining pool: Your desired upgrades + others
- This significantly increases the chance of seeing Strength, Health, Sprint Speed, and Extra Jump
Warning: This costs money. Only use this strategy when you have excess funds.
Medical Purchase Priority
| Item | Price | Priority | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Health Pack | $3K-$6K | High | 25 HP, cheap, carry 1-2 |
| Medium Health Pack | $5K-$11K | Medium | 50 HP, good for Fighter |
| Large Health Pack | $9K-$21K | Low | 100 HP, expensive, situational |
Solo: Buy Small Health Packs only. You're better off investing in upgrades. Team: Support player should carry 1 Medium + 1 Small.
Weapon Purchase Priority
| Weapon | Price | DPS | Stun | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boltzap | $14K-$18K | Low | 1.5s | Highest - Best value stun |
| Prodzap | $22K-$30K | Low | All | High - Reliable universal stun |
| Tranq Gun | $14K-$18K | 0 | 18s | High - Longest stun in game |
| Sword | $18K-$20K | 50 | Light | Medium - Good damage |
| Gun | $18K-$20K | 80 | Medium | Medium - Versatile |
| Baseball Bat | $38K-$48K | 20 | All | Medium - Knockback king |
| Sledge Hammer | $38K-$48K | 150 | Heavy | Low - Expensive, slow |
| Shotgun | $38K-$48K | 300 | All | Low - High damage, short range |
Starter Loadout: Boltzap + Prodzap + 2 Stun Grenades = ~$32K-$40K Fighter Loadout: Baseball Bat + Shotgun + Tranq Gun = ~$76K-$94K
Drone Purchase Order
- Roll Drone ($8K-$12K) - Buy first, most versatile
- Recharge Drone ($14K-$18K) - If you use rechargeable weapons regularly
- Feather Drone ($14K-$18K) - Solo players or heavy item teams
- Indestructible Drone ($22K-$30K) - When you start seeing $20K+ items
- Zero Gravity Drone ($22K-$30K) - Late-game luxury
Energy Crystal Management
- Each crystal provides 5 energy cells (1 full item charge)
- Max 10 crystals in inventory (50 cells total)
- Price decreases with more players (but increases after each purchase)
- Strategy: Buy crystals when you have 3+ rechargeable items. Otherwise, manual recharge at the truck is fine.
Between-Level Economy
The 50/30/20 Rule
- 50% on upgrades (permanent power)
- 30% on weapons/tools (immediate utility)
- 20% saved for emergencies (medical, rerolls, unexpected needs)
When to Save vs. Spend
- Save if you're close to affording a game-changing purchase (Defibrillator, Hauler, key drone)
- Spend if you're below $10K and struggling with current levels
- Always spend before the final level of a session (no benefit to unspent money)
Shop Secret Items
Each Service Station has a secret room containing unique items not available in the main shop:
| Item | Effect | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Bucket | Slows monsters, portable hiding spot | Unique utility |
| Human Grenade | Explodes on throw, damages everything | Area damage |
| Duct Taped Grenade | Throws 4 grenades at once | Highest burst damage |
Secret room locations vary by station. Explore thoroughly!
Smart shopping in R.E.P.O. is the difference between a struggling team and an unstoppable extraction machine. Plan your purchases, control the upgrade pool, and always invest in permanent power first.
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