Upgrading your Jetpack in Slime Rancher 2 is a straightforward process that significantly enhances your exploration capabilities, allowing you to reach new areas and traverse the environment with greater ease. The upgrade is crafted at The Fabricator in the Conservatory.
Locating The Fabricator
The Fabricator is a key crafting station located within the Conservatory, your main base of operations on Rainbow Island. As you progress through the game and unlock various areas, The Fabricator will be your go-to spot for developing new gear and enhancing existing tools.
Required Materials for the Jetpack Upgrade
To craft the Jetpack upgrade, adventurers must procure a specific set of resources. These include a certain amount of Newbucks, the primary currency of Slime Rancher 2, along with two distinct types of resources: Phosphor Plorts and Radiant Ore.
Here's a breakdown of what you'll need:
Material | Quantity | Description |
---|---|---|
Newbucks | 450 | The primary currency in Slime Rancher 2. Easily earned by selling plorts at the Plort Market. Earning 450 Newbucks can often be achieved within less than a day of active ranching and exploration. |
Phosphor Plort | 10 | Produced by Phosphor Slimes. These nocturnal slimes are typically found in caves or emerge at night. They prefer fruit as food. |
Radiant Ore | 10 | A valuable resource obtained by mining ore deposits found throughout Rainbow Island, especially prevalent in areas like Ember Valley. |
Steps to Upgrade Your Jetpack
Follow these steps to successfully upgrade your Jetpack:
- Gather Materials:
- Earn 450 Newbucks: Focus on collecting various plorts from your corrals or wild slimes and selling them at the Plort Market. Different plorts have varying values, so diversifying your slime collection can help.
- Collect 10 Phosphor Plorts: Head into caves or explore at night to find Phosphor Slimes. Feed them fruit (e.g., Pogofruit) to make them produce plorts. Consider building a Phosphor Slime corral at your ranch for a steady supply.
- Mine 10 Radiant Ore: Explore areas like Ember Valley. Look for shining, crystalline ore deposits, typically found embedded in walls or on the ground. Use your Vacpack's primary function to extract the ore.
- Access The Fabricator: Return to the Conservatory and interact with The Fabricator.
- Select the Jetpack Upgrade: Navigate through The Fabricator's menu to find the "Jetpack Upgrade" option.
- Craft the Upgrade: With all the required materials in your inventory, confirm the crafting process.
Once crafted, your Jetpack will be enhanced, allowing for longer flight durations and increased vertical mobility, which is invaluable for reaching high ledges and exploring the diverse biomes of Rainbow Island.