There are 48 APAS Enhancements in Death Stranding 2, which are unique skills that Sam can equip to make him even stronger and more able to conquer across Australia. If players want to get the very best performance out of Sam in Death Stranding 2, then they are going to want to know all APAS Enhancements to build up an arsenal of skills.

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Every Porter needs APAS Enhancements, and these skills range from advancements to co-op connections, stealth gameplay, action ability, and even carry weight bonuses. There are so many APAS Enhancements, and here are all of them.

All APAS Porter Enhancements in Death Stranding 2

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APAS Enhancement

Memory Cost

Description

Augmented Terrain Scanner

40

Doubles the terrain scanner's range, allowing Sam to analyse terrain from a greater distance.

Sensor Mode Change

60

Adds a mode to the Odradek's terrain scanner that reduces its overall detection area in order to increase the range.

Skeleton Auto-Assist

40

Allows Sam's active skeleton to automatically adjust his posture, making it harder for him to lose his balance.

Self-Driving Support

100

Allows vehicles to drive themselves. This enhancement will activate upon reaching a certain speed, without boosting, when driving in the center of a road. It uses the road's built-in power supply to assist with vehicle operation. Release the accelerator, and the vehicle will continue to drive along the road.

Battery Efficiency Boost

80

Reduces vehicles' battery consumption by 8%. This enhancement was inspired by the unwavering determination of porters to reach their destinations no matter their limitations.

Improved Floating Carriers

40

Dramatically reduces the rate at which floating carriers consume chiral crystals as they move. Riding floating carriers is now more efficient.

Super Balance Assistance

100

Makes it easier for Sam to keep his balance, even without an active skeleton. This enhancement will consume a small amount of chiral crystals while you are moving.

Instant Cargo Binding

100

Instantaneously generates an electromagnetic field whenever Sam falls over, binding his cargo and preventing it from scattering. Drains a small amount of energy from Sam's battery pack upon activation. A wait time is required after each activation before the enhancement is ready to bind again.

Carrier Handling Boost

40

Dramatically improves the floating carrier's manoeuvrability when Sam is riding it.

All APAS Combat Enhancements in Death Stranding 2

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APAS Enhancement

Memory Cost

Description

Improved MP Bullets

40

Boosts the accuracy and power of MP bullets.

Projectile Predictor

40

Shows where incoming thrown projectiles, such as grenades or rods, are predicted to land by analysing real-time enemy movements.

Battery Discharger

100

Triggered using Circle. Deliberately shorts and discharges Sam's battery to shock nearby enemies. Using this enhancement will also hurt Sam, and it cannot be used when using power combat gloves.

Improved Cannon Cooldown

100

Reduces the time the DHV Magellan's cannon takes to cool down after firing. Once cooled, the cannon can be fired again.

Increased MP Firing Rate

100

Improves the rate of fire of weapons that use MP bullets and MP shells, substantially increasing your potential damage output.

Aim Assistance

80

When aiming a firearm, the targeting reticle will automatically center on an enemy within range.

Cargo Grenades

80

Allows you to throw cargo containers filled with grenades, which will detonate simultaneously.

Improved MP Shells

40

Increases the damage inflicted by MP shells.

Super Aim Assistance

200

When aiming a firearm, the targeting reticle will automatically center on an enemy. Aim assistance will be active over a larger range.

Super EM Plasma

180

Leverages super electromagnetic (EM) plasma to greatly increase the area of effect of electrical weapons.

All APAS Stealth Enhancements in Death Stranding 2

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APAS Enhancement

Memory Cost

Description

Simpler Noise Canceler

20

Generates sound waves that are the precise inverse of those made by Sam's footsteps, effectively neutralizing them and rendering his movements almost silent.

Odradeck Auto-Defence

100

Uses the Odradek to shield Sam from frontal attacks.

Optimized Transfusions

40

Speeds up the rate of transfusion from blood bags.

Proximity Alarm

40

Displays a warning to alert you to melee attacks launched from your blind spots.

Augmented Motion Scanner

60

Increases the time for which the results of the Odradek's motion scanner are displayed. Detected entities will cease to be displayed if you get too close.

Faster Scanner Recharging

40

Reduces the recharge time of the Odradek's sensors. Upon scanning, the results of the previous scan will disappear.

Enemy Vitals Indicator

80

Displays vital information on enemies detected by the motion scanner. When a non-lethal weapon is equipped, a gauge will show how close they are to being knocked out. When a lethal weapon is equipped, the gauge will show you how close they are to being killed.

Proximity Scanner

50

A short-range scanner that automatically detects and displays the silhouettes of all humans and animals within a 20m radius.

Improved Electrical Attacks

90

Boosts the power of electrical weapons and increases their area of effect.

All APAS Servicemanship Enhancements in Death Stranding 2

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APAS Enhancement

Memory Cost

Description

Faster Order Preparation

80

Makes the process of reissuing standard orders more efficient, meaning they spend less time on standby once completed.

Weather Analysis Display

20

Looking towards the sky when in compass mode displays the weather forecast for your current location.

PCC Flood Warnings

25

Simulates rising water levels and provides flood warnings as necessary. This enhancement is activated when building structures such as bridges or jump ramps using a PCC.

Timefall Generator

40

Recharges Sam's battery during periods of timefall.

Emergency Vehicle Charger

90

Allows Sam's battery to supply power to vehicles that have fully depleted their charge. Press L3 in a vehicle to supply it with power.

Improved Water Filtration

20

Allows your canteen to fill more quickly when submerged in rivers or exposed to timefall.

Swift MULE Postbox Hacking

20

Dramatically reduces the time taken to hack and unlock MULE postboxes.

Improved Coffin Board

50

Improves the battery efficiency and damage resistance of coffin boards.

Construction Speed Boost

60

Dramatically increases the speed at which a PCC can build by optimizing the construction process.

Super Chiralium Extraction

200

Collects chiral particles from the atmosphere, gradually increasing your stock of chiral crystals.

Chiral Crystal Yield Boost

80

Occasionally allows a bumper haul of chiral crystals to be collected. This is done by recovering crystals that disperse during collection attempts.

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APAS Enhancement

Memory Cost

Description

Strand Contract Cap Boost

20

Increases the total number of Strand Contracts Sam can form, allowing more structures and other objects to be shared. Multiple instances of this enhancement can be applied, further increasing Strand Contract capacity.

Auto-Aid Request

40

A device that analyses your current situation and automatically issues aid requests to provide support for the next order. Online use only.

Super Enhancement Switch

80

Allows APAS enhancements to be changed outside the chiral network.

Strand Contract Cap Boost

20

Increases the total number of Strand Contracts Sam can form, allowing more structures and other objects to be shared. Multiple instances of this enhancement can be applied, further increasing Strand Contract capacity.

Sharing Boost

60

Increases the number of objects from other worlds that can be shared within the chiral network. Equipment that you would not ordinarily be able to make may be shared with you as a result. Multiple instances of this enhancement can be applied, further increasing the number of objects that can be shared.

Extended Like Window

20

Allows Likes to be given and received for a longer period of time. Multiple instances of this enhancement can be applied to increase efficiency.

Extended Like Window

20

Allows Likes to be given and received for a longer period of time. Multiple instances of this enhancement can be applied to increase efficiency.

Extended Like Window

20

Allows Likes to be given and received for a longer period of time. Multiple instances of this enhancement can be applied to increase efficiency.

Sharing Boost

60

Increases the number of objects from other worlds that can be shared within the chiral network. Equipment that you would not ordinarily be able to make may be shared with you as a result. Multiple instances of this enhancement can be applied, further increasing the number of objects that can be shared.

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Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam—with companions by his side—sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected? Step by step, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima changes the world once again.

ESRB
Mature 17+ // Violence, Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Kojima Productions
Publisher(s)
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Genre(s)
Action, Adventure
Platform(s)
PlayStation 5
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