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Dead Space Suit upgrades for your rig are mostly done by finding schematics in the world and then paying to have them installed at any of the stores. Each suit upgrade unlocks new inventory space and armor for damage reduction, as well as further upgrade paths to install nodes, and are probably the most important upgrades you can get in the whole game. However, it also means that missing one of those upgrades is a real pain - so we've put together this guide on how to find all the Dead Space Rig upgrades, with suit schematics, what they unlock, and how much you'll have to pay to get them.

How to upgrade your Suit in Dead Space

There's a total of six versions of the Rig suit in Dead Space, each one of which enhances armor, inventory and nodes. Click on them below to find the one you're looking for.

  • Suit Level 1 (Default rig)
  • Suit Level 2 (Store upgrade)
  • Suit Level 3 (Intermediate Engineer Rig)
  • Suit Level 4 (Intermediate Miner Rig)
  • Suit Level 5 (Advanced Engineering Rig)
  • Suit Level 6 (Advanced Soldier Rig)

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What's required to obtain these rigs changes, but half of them are obtained by finding schematics in the game, which then provide new store options. So you find the schematic somewhere on the Ishimura, take it back to a shop, and pay to have it installed. The cost increases as the upgrades get better, so you'll want to save a fair amount of credits along the way - but it's always worth it. We'll cover the various suits below, how you get them, and what they have to offer. Or if you want firepower to match, we've also got all the Dead Space Weapons listed here!

Keep in mind that most of these suit upgrades are basically on the critical path, and that you won't need Dead Space security clearance or to complete any sidequests to get them. At most, they're found in slightly divergent rooms that you can encounter while on the main quest.

Dead Space Suit Level 1

  • Inventory: 12
  • Armor: None
  • Location: N/A
  • Cost: N/A

The starting suit for Isaac is the plainest, simplest rig. You'll have this one from the beginning of the game until the chance comes to upgrade roughly an hour or two in.

Dead Space Suit Level 2

  • Inventory: 18
  • Armor: 5%
  • Location: Store Purchase (any store)
  • Cost: 10,000 Credits

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Once you find any store, the first rig upgrade will be already for sale, a permanent enhancement to your suit. However, this is the last upgrade that's just going to be handed to you - you'll either have to find all the schematics for the others, or go even further for the final upgrade.

Dead Space Suit Level 3

  • Inventory: 22
  • Armor: 10%
  • Location: EVA Prep Room (Chapter 3)
  • Cost: 20,000 Credits

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Follow the main story until you complete the objective "Reroute Power from Water Purification). Immediately after interacting with the circuit breaker, turn left to see a corridor marked "Exterior Access". Halfway down that, on the right, is a room marked "EVA Prep Room". The schematics for the "Intermediate Engineer Rig" suit are on top of a bench directly opposite you - grab them and bring them back to any store to unlock this upgrade as a purchase.

Dead Space Suit Level 4

  • Inventory: 26
  • Armor: 15%
  • Location: Equipment Workshop/Mining Floor 2 (Chapter 7)
  • Cost: 35,000 Credits

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After exploring the Mining section of the Ishimura in chapter 7 in pursuit of the SOS Beacon, you'll see Nicole across a gap, and even briefly defend her from Necromorphs. Immediately after this, you'll head down into the Equipment Workshop, where the Intermediate Miner Rig Schematics are on a workbench shown on the map above.

Dead Space Suit Level 5

  • Inventory: 30
  • Armor: 20%
  • Location: Locker Room and Showers for Zero-G Gym/Crew Quarters Floor 4 (Chapter 10)
  • Cost: 60,000 Credits

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The last upgrade you'll be able to get in your first playthrough, while hunting through the Crew Quarters looking for the "Crew Deck Key", you'll encounter the strange Z-Ball arena. In the room directly opposite that, one of the benches, is this incredibly expensive upgrade.

Dead Space Suit Level 6

  • Inventory: 30
  • Armor: 30%
  • Location: Store Purchase (any store in NG+)
  • Cost: 99,000 Credits

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The best suit in the game and as good as a Rig gets, the "Soldier Suit" seen worn by the soldiers in the Valor doesn't offer any inventory upgrades over the previous model, but does offer the best jump in protection. However, you can only get it in New Game Plus, and not only that, it's expensive. After completing the game and starting NG+, it'll be available in the store from the beginning, but it might take a while before you can afford its hefty price tag.

Of course, there are other rigs you can find in Dead Space - they're just not yours. To find all the Dead Space Master Override and crew rigs tips, check out our guide attached!

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All Dead Space Suit Upgrades for your Rig (2025)

FAQs

How to fully upgrade suit Dead Space? ›

The final upgrade, Suit Level 6, can only be obtained in New Game Plus. Head to a Shop in New Game Plus and buy the upgrade for 99,000 credits. This suit still only has 30 inventory slots but offers a 30 percent armor boost. Dead Space is available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC now.

How many rig upgrades are there in Dead Space? ›

There's a total of six versions of the Rig suit in Dead Space, each one of which enhances armor, inventory and nodes. Click on them below to find the one you're looking for.

What is the best suit upgrade in Dead Space? ›

Stasis Energy is one of the best suit upgrades in Dead Space, and for good reason. Isaac Clarke will have a better chance at survival if he doesn't run out of Stasis, so using this upgrade will mean players can use fewer Stasis Modules, and have more chances of not getting trapped.

Is the Level 5 suit worth it in Dead Space? ›

It'll cost you a pretty penny to purchase; 60,000 of them to be precise. But it offers better protection and 4 additional inventory slots, making it well worth the investment considering you're about to head into the hardest parts of the game.

Is there a Level 6 suit in Dead Space? ›

The Level 6 Suit in Dead Space is located in the Ishimura's Store near the end of Chapter 1 while playing on New Game Plus. It costs a huge 99,000 Credits, but you don't have to buy it straight away if you don't want to.

How to get level 4 suit Dead Space? ›

Isaac Clarke's Level 4 RIG

This one's hard to miss, as you'll find it on a table in the Equipment Workship, which is the same room where you locate the SOS Beacon during the events of the story. It costs 35,000 credits, offering additional inventory space and damage protection.

What is the best gun in Dead Space? ›

It also has an equally devastating alt-fire mode, which creates a massive laser shot which can eviscerate multiple enemies in a single hit. The Contact Beam really is the most powerful gun in the game, even if it's hardly the most ammo-efficient.

Is kinetic autoloader worth it? ›

While not the best at dismemberment, it has its uses for sure. The kinetic autoloader allows for faster firing, which with a gun that doesn't have much damage per individual shot, is perfect.

Are there enough nodes to upgrade everything in Dead Space? ›

If you find all 59 in NG+ that's 149. You need 189 nodes to fully upgrade everything, so I guess the minimum you have to buy is 40 between two playthroughs.

What is the max suit Dead Space? ›

How to Get the Level 5 Suit. The schematic for the Level 5 suit can be found during the tenth chapter. In the standard bathroom early on in the chapter, the schematic can be found on a bench. This upgrade will cost 60,000 Credits, but it provides 20% damage reduction and increases inventory size to 25 slots.

What is the best rig in Dead Space? ›

The Elite Advanced Suit is the best suit in the game, hands down. Most suits only boost a single weapons damage by 5 or 10%. The Elite Advanced RIG increases ALL weapons damage by 10%.

How many times can you level up your suit in Dead Space? ›

Where to find every Dead Space suit upgrade. There are six suit levels in Dead Space, with Isaac wearing level 1 when he boards the USG Ishimura. Below, we'll list where to find all of the Dead Space suit upgrades: This is the default suit that Isaac wears from the start.

How do you get max clearance in Dead Space? ›

With all seven Crew RIGs in hand, head back to the Captain's Nest on the Bridge to build the Master Security Override. This gets you a new clearance level (it's marked with a star on the doors and your map) and earns you the Full Clearance Achievement or Trophy.

What suit do you get for beating Dead Space on impossible? ›

If you manage to conquer Dead Space's Impossible mode, you'll receive two additional goodies that players hopping into the game on other difficulties won't encounter. These are the Hand Cannon weapon, which is the foam finger gun easter egg gun that crops up in every Dead Space title, and the Burnished Suit.

How do you get the advanced suit in Dead Space? ›

The Elite Advanced Suit appears in Dead Space 2, and can be found after completing the game. It is located in Chapter 11. The suit can be bought from the Store for 50,000 Credits.

What is the max level suit in Dead Space? ›

The final upgrade, the Level 6 suit, can only be found by beating the game and starting a New Game Plus save file. Upon reaching the Store at the end of the first chapter, Dead Space players will have the option to purchase this upgrade. The Level 6 suit costs 99,000 Credits, but it provides 30% damage reduction.

How do you unlock the impossible suit in Dead Space? ›

Impossible Mode is unlocked after completing the game on any difficulty, including Easy! However, it is recommended that you at least play through the game on Hard or Medium before attempting it. There is a possible glitch where you start this mode in the military suit.

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