Upgrade Guide
Leveling up and upgrading your adventurer is a pivotal moment in every Loot Survivor run. Each level brings stat points to allocate and opens the market with fresh items. Master the upgrade system to transform your adventurer from a fragile newcomer into an unstoppable force!
⚡ Power Spike: Every level up is an opportunity to dramatically increase your power. Plan your upgrades carefully!
Upgrade Overview
The upgrade system consists of three key components:
- Stat Allocation - Distribute points to enhance your adventurer's capabilities
- Market Refresh - Access new items with each level up
- Purchase Decisions - Buy equipment and potions from the market
Upgrade Interface
Figure: Upgrade interface with stat menu
Stat Allocation
Stat Point Distribution
You receive 1 stat point per level to allocate among:
| Stat | Effect per Point | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|
| STR | +10% attack damage | Combat damage |
| DEX | Improves flee success | Escaping from beasts |
| VIT | +15 HP max & current | Health and survival |
| INT | Aids obstacle avoidance | Avoiding obstacles |
| WIS | Helps evade beast ambushes | Ambush prevention |
| CHA | Gold discount on items/potions | Market purchases |
| LUCK | ❌ Cannot upgrade | Item discovery only |
🎯 Allocation Note: Consider focusing on 2-3 primary stats rather than spreading points evenly across all stats.
Market System
How Markets Generate
🎲 Market Generation Mechanics
Each level up generates a unique market through random selection:
25 Rolls: The game rolls for 25 random items
No Duplicates: If the same item is rolled multiple times, it only appears once
Variable Size: Markets can have 1-25 items depending on duplicate rolls
Level Locked: The same market persists for your entire level
Fresh on Level Up: New random items appear when you reach the next level
Market Contents
Markets can contain:
- ⚔️ Weapons - All tiers and types
- 🛡️ Armor - Head, chest, waist, foot, and hand pieces
- 💍 Jewelry - Rings and necklaces for stat boosts
- 🧪 Potions - Health and other consumables
Market Strategy
- Check Everything: With limited rolls, valuable items might be rare
- Plan Purchases: The market won't refresh until next level
- CHA Benefits: Higher Charisma reduces all market prices
- Gold Management: Save for critical upgrades vs. immediate needs
💡 Pro Tip: A small market (few items) means many duplicate rolls occurred. Don't expect it to have everything you need!