Surviving the claustrophobic corridors of the USG Ishimura requires more than just quick reflexes and a steady aim with your Plasma Cutter. In the Dead Space Remake, upgrading Isaac Clarke's Resource Integration Gear, or RIG, is absolutely vital for increasing your inventory capacity and damage resistance. Tracking down these schematics and gathering enough credits ensures you can handle the terrifying Necromorph threat effectively.
Early Game Inventory Boosts and Costs
Your journey begins with the standard Level 1 suit, but you can immediately purchase the Level 2 upgrade at the first store kiosk you encounter in Chapter 1. This initial upgrade costs 10,000 credits and instantly grants you 18 inventory slots along with a 5 percent armor bonus. It provides a much-needed baseline defense before the horror truly escalates across the engineering decks.
As you progress to Chapter 3, you will find the Level 3 Intermediate Engineer Suit schematic resting on a bench in the EVA Prep Room. Navigating back to a shop allows you to buy this upgrade for 20,000 credits, expanding your storage to 22 slots and raising your damage mitigation to 10 percent. Managing your credits wisely during these early chapters ensures you never have to leave valuable items behind.
Mid Game Armor Enhancements
The challenges become significantly more intense as you delve deeper into the mining and hydroponics sectors of the massive spaceship. In Chapter 7, players can locate the Level 4 Intermediate Miner Suit schematic on a workbench inside the Equipment Workshop area. Purchasing this heavy-duty upgrade costs 35,000 credits, but it rewards you with 26 inventory slots and a substantial 15 percent armor rating.
By the time you reach the advanced military areas in Chapter 10, the Level 5 Advanced Engineering Suit schematic becomes accessible in the locker room area. This highly coveted upgrade demands a steep price of 60,000 credits at any automated storefront. Investing in this tier boosts your carrying capacity to 30 slots and offers a massive 20 percent protection from incoming physical attacks.
The Ultimate Endgame RIG Upgrade
Reaching the absolute pinnacle of protection requires finishing your primary journey and unlocking the specialized endgame parameters. The ultimate Level 6 Soldier Suit can only be acquired once you initiate a New Game Plus playthrough following your initial victory over the final boss. This special combat variant becomes immediately available for purchase at the very first store kiosk you encounter in your secondary run.
This final upgrade costs a whopping 99,000 credits, making it the most expensive investment in the entire game. For players wanting to optimize their loadouts, maximizing your currency across chapters is essential to afford this ultimate gear setup. It changes your physical appearance completely, maximizes your inventory spaces, and elevates your baseline armor defense to an incredible 30 percent.