Research Parts are an essential resource in Dredge because, as a fisherman, you must constantlyupgrade your boatto improve your fishing yield with upgrades like increased speed and new rod types. Here’s how to get Research Parts in Dredge.
How to find Research Parts in Dredge
There arefourmain ways of getting your hands on Research Parts in Dredge, with some proving more successful than others. Though most of the time, it is down toluck.
Best ways to get Research Parts in Dredge
Exploring
As you explore the sea, you’ll come acrosssparklesthat you can interact with. Frequently, they’re pieces of lore or a Pursuit, but sometimes, you’ll get lucky and find a cache ofFound Itemsamongst an old wreck. And, if you’re extra lucky, this will include a Research Part or two.
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Dredging
Once you unlock and beginDredging, you may sometimes bring up a Research Part rather than a fish or some scrap. This method isn’t too frequent, so don’t make it your primary source.
Completing Pursuits
SomePursuits, AKA side quests, can result in a Research Part as a reward upon completion. TheRecording RaritiesPursuit, in particular, which tasks you with catching a Gulper Eel, Coelacanth, Oarfish, and a Goliath Tigerfish, will net youeight Research Parts.
Travelling Merchant
If you’ve got the coin to spare, theTravelling Merchanton Rusty Pontoon sometimes stocks Research Parts at$300apiece. Theyrestockevery few days, so it’s worth checking back often to see if they’ve put more up for sale.
How to use Research Parts in Dredge
Once you’ve got your hands on a Research Part, anchor your boat at any dock, and you’ll see three icons pop up: Undock, Rest, and Research. Click on the latter, and you’ll be taken to theResearch Menu, where you can spend your Research Parts on boat upgrades forRods,Engines,Pots, andNets. When you’ve unlocked an upgrade, it becomes available forpurchaseat the Shipwright.
Some upgrades costmultipleResearch Parts to unlock, especially the later-game ones. So you’ll have to save up your Research Parts if you want the best upgrades for your boat.
What to spend Research Parts on first in Dredge
There are three main concerns when it comes to your boat upgrades, and which one you prioritize first is dependent on yourpreferences. If you want a faster boat, you’ll want to spend your first Research Parts on theImproved Outboard Engineand then theTwin Prop Engine.
If you’d prefer to catch more fish early, theFlexible Fishing Poleis a good pick as it addsCoastalandShallowcatches to your arsenal, as well as a50% fishing speed buff. After this, theHydraulic RodaddsOceanicfishing.
There are also upgrades for Pots and Nets, but they’re not as important as Rods and Engines, at least not at first. We’d recommendprioritizingyourboat speedandcatch typesbefore dumping points into those.
For more information on Dredge, check outHow to repair your boat in Dredgeon Pro Game Guides.
