In Dead Space Remake (Dead Space 2023), players can find upgrades for the Ripper, making it a deadlier weapon against the Necromorphs. Get to know where you can get the Ripper, unlockable unique perks for the weapon, and more using this guide.
Know where to get the ammo schematic for the Ripper using this guide.
There are three upgrades for the Ripper. Two upgrades can be obtained during your travels and another one can be bought from the store once you reach Chapter 3 of the game.
Although these upgrades can be missed, you can still get back to them during certain periods in the game. If you find yourself missing one or two, just head back and wait until you get to Chapter 10 to fully explore the Ishimura.
For other weapon upgrades, check out this list.
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Upgrade Perk: Angled Launcher – Ripper blades gain an additional ricochet
You can purchase this upgrade for $11,000 from the store after you get the Ripper in Chapter 3.
Upgrade Perk: Deflecting Edges – Ripper blades gain an additional ricochet
At the Hydroponics Deck, you’ll find a corridor with pipes spraying hot liquid in a timed sequence. The first door left of this corridor is where you can find the second upgrade for the Ripper.
Upgrade Perk: Carbon-fiber Blades – Ripper blades gain an additional ricochet
To get this upgrade, you must first complete the side quest “You Are Not Authorized” to get the Master Override Keycard. The Master Override Keycard allows you access to locked rooms and crates above security level 3 and the third upgrade for the Ripper is located in one such crate.
Go to the 4th floor of the Engineering deck and make your way through the debris. At the end of the path is a locked crate containing the last upgrade for the Ripper.
Make weapons deadlier and perform better in combat through the use of upgrades. Weapon upgrades can be done by going to a bench and using a Node to upgrade a specific stat. You can also use a Node to unlock special perks that increases the effects of the weapon. This is a reversible process and you can pay credits to remove Nodes and to allocate them again to a different weapon.
Check out all Dead Space Remake weapons here.
Dead Space Remake is available on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).
