Shadow Among Nove Gear Guide: Best Weapons & Equipment

Understanding Gear Tiers and Rarity

In Shadow Among Nove, your survival depends on the quality of your equipment. Gear is divided into five rarity tiers: Common (white), Uncommon (green), Rare (blue), Epic (purple), and Legendary (orange). Higher-tier gear provides better base stats and additional modifier slots. You can acquire gear through completing bounty missions, looting enemy ships, and purchasing from the in-game black market. Always prioritize upgrading your weapon and armor first, as these directly impact your combat effectiveness.

Weapon Types and Their Roles

Each weapon type in Shadow Among Nove serves a distinct purpose. Your choice should complement your playstyle and the mission objectives. Below is a breakdown of the primary weapon categories.

Armor Sets and Set Bonuses

Equipping multiple pieces from the same armor set unlocks powerful set bonuses. These bonuses can drastically alter your strategy. For example, the "Void Walker" set increases your stealth while the "Berserker" set boosts damage as your health decreases. Mixing and matching sets is also viable if you prioritize specific individual stats over the set bonus.

1. Identify your role

   Decide if you are a damage dealer, a tank, or a support player. Your role dictates which armor stats are most important.

2. Collect set pieces

   Focus on farming missions that drop pieces of your desired set. Check the mission rewards before starting.

3. Equip and test

   Once you have two or more pieces, equip them and test the set bonus in a low-risk mission to see if it fits your style.

Modifiers and Gear Crafting

Gear can be enhanced with modifiers found throughout the galaxy. These modifiers add effects like increased critical hit chance, bonus damage against specific enemy types, or faster movement speed. You can install modifiers at any maintenance station on your ship. Crafting allows you to upgrade the rarity of a piece of gear, but it requires rare materials obtained from world bosses.

How to install modifiers: Open your inventory, select the gear piece, and choose the "Modify" option. Drag the modifier from your inventory into an empty slot. Modifiers can be removed and reused, but this costs credits.

Optimizing Your Build for Endgame

For endgame content like the boss raid, you need a fully optimized build. This means having a full set of Epic or Legendary gear with modifiers that synergize. For example, a "Critical Hit" build pairs a Rifle with high base critical chance with armor modifiers that increase critical damage. A "Tank" build uses heavy armor from the "Guardian" set with modifiers that reduce incoming damage.

• Choose a single damage type to focus on
• Equip modifiers that boost that damage type
• Ensure your armor set bonus supports your weapon choice
• Stock up on healing items and energy cells

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gear for a beginner? For new players, aim for a full set of Rare (blue) "Scavenger" armor. It provides balanced stats and a set bonus that increases credit drops, helping you progress faster. Pair it with a Pistol for versatility.

How do I get Legendary gear? Legendary gear is primarily obtained from completing the highest difficulty bounty missions and from special events. The drop rate is very low, so be prepared to farm multiple times.

Can I change my gear during a mission? No, you cannot change your gear mid-mission. You must select your loadout before departing from your ship. Plan accordingly based on the mission briefing.

Is gear crafting worth it? Yes, crafting is essential for endgame. It allows you to upgrade your favorite weapon or armor piece to a higher rarity, preserving its modifiers and saving you from having to find a new drop.