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Crysis 2 Nanosuit Upgrades

Learn how to upgrade and customize your nanosuit in Crysis 2 to become a super soldier. Find out the best loadouts for stealth, armor, power, and speed modes.

Kerem Tüfekçi

23 Oct 2023 — 5 min read

If you are a fan of sci-fi shooters, you have probably heard of Crysis 2, a game that puts you in the shoes of a soldier wearing a futuristic nanosuit that grants you enhanced abilities. The nanosuit is one of the most iconic features of the game, as it allows you to switch between four modes: Armor, Stealth, Power, and Speed. Each mode has its own advantages and disadvantages, depending on the situation you are facing. For example, Armor mode increases your durability and reduces damage, Stealth mode makes you invisible and silent, Power mode boosts your strength and melee attacks, and Speed mode enhances your movement and agility.

However, the nanosuit is not just a static piece of equipment. It can be upgraded and customized to suit your playstyle and preferences. In this article, we will show you how to upgrade your nanosuit and what are the best loadouts for different scenarios. Whether you want to be a stealthy assassin, a tanky warrior, a powerful brawler, or a speedy runner, we have got you covered.

Nanosuit Upgrades

The first thing you need to know about upgrading your nanosuit is that you need nano catalysts. Nano catalysts are a special currency that you can collect by killing enemies, especially the alien Ceph. The more enemies you kill, the more nano catalysts you will earn. You can use nano catalysts to unlock upgrades for your nanosuit in the pause menu. There are 12 upgrades available, divided into four categories: Armor Enhance, Stealth Enhance, Power Enhance, and Mobility Enhance. Each upgrade has three levels, with increasing costs and effects.

Here are the upgrades and their effects:

Upgrade	Effect
Armor Enhance	Reduces the amount of suit energy used while armored.
Stealth Enhance	Reduces the amount of suit energy used while cloaked.
Power Enhance	Increases melee damage and reduces energy cost of power actions.
Mobility Enhance	Increases sprint speed and reduces energy cost of sprinting.
Nano Recharge	Accelerates health and energy regeneration.
Air Stomp	Increases air stomp damage and radius.
Deflection	Doubles the effectiveness of Armor Mode.
Cloak Tracker	Allows you to see enemy footsteps while cloaked.
Proximity Alarm	Alerts you when enemies are nearby.
Threat Tracer	Highlights enemies through walls.
Energy Transfer	Restores energy when killing enemies.
Nano Vision	Gives you thermal vision without energy cost.

The upgrades you choose depend on your preferred mode and strategy. For example, if you like to use Stealth mode a lot, you should invest in Stealth Enhance, Cloak Tracker, Energy Transfer, and Nano Vision. If you prefer Armor mode, you should go for Armor Enhance, Deflection, Nano Recharge, and Proximity Alarm. If you like to use Power mode, you should get Power Enhance, Air Stomp, Energy Transfer, and Threat Tracer. If you favor Speed mode, you should opt for Mobility Enhance, Nano Recharge, Energy Transfer, and Nano Vision.

Nanosuit Loadouts

Besides upgrading your nanosuit, you can also customize it with modules and perks. Modules are special enhancements that you can equip in the pause menu. There are 16 modules available, divided into four categories: Tactical, Armor, Stealth, and Power. Each module has three levels, with increasing costs and effects. You can equip up to three modules at a time, one from each category except Tactical. You can unlock modules by completing missions and challenges.

Here are the modules and their effects:

Module	Effect
Tactical Attachment	Allows you to equip two attachments on your primary weapon.
Weapon Pro	Increases weapon damage and accuracy.
Aim Enhance	Reduces weapon recoil and sway.
Rapid Fire	Increases weapon fire rate.
Extended Clip	Increases weapon magazine size.
Ammo Pouch	Increases weapon ammo capacity.
Armor Enhance	Reduces the amount of suit energy used while armored.
Air Friction	Reduces the damage taken from falls.
Dog Tagger	Marks enemies that you damage for a short time.
Nano Recharge	Accelerates health and energy regeneration.
Stealth Enhance	Reduces the amount of suit energy used while cloaked.
Covert Ops	Suppresses the sound of footsteps and gunfire.
Jammer	Jams enemy radar and visor while cloaked.
Vision Enhance	Gives you thermal vision without energy cost.
Power Enhance	Increases melee damage and reduces energy cost of power actions.
Mobility Enhance	Increases sprint speed and reduces energy cost of sprinting.

The perks you choose depend on your preferred mode and strategy. For example, if you like to use Stealth mode a lot, you should equip Stealth Enhance, Covert Ops, Jammer, and Vision Enhance. If you prefer Armor mode, you should go for Armor Enhance, Air Friction, Dog Tagger, and Nano Recharge. If you like to use Power mode, you should get Power Enhance, Mobility Enhance, Rapid Fire, and Weapon Pro. If you favor Speed mode, you should opt for Mobility Enhance, Nano Recharge, Extended Clip, and Ammo Pouch.

Besides modules and perks, you can also customize your weapons with attachments. There are 12 attachments available for your primary weapons: Silencer, Laser Sight, Reflex Sight, Assault Scope, Sniper Scope, Gauss Attachment, Grenade Launcher Attachment, Hologram Decoy Attachment, Extended Clip Attachment, Light Shotgun Attachment, Incendiary Ammo Attachment, and Explosive Ammo Attachment. You can unlock attachments by collecting them from dead enemies or finding them in the environment. You can equip up to two attachments on your primary weapon at a time.

The attachments you choose depend on your preferred weapon and strategy. For example, if you like to use the SCARAB assault rifle a lot, you should equip the Silencer and the Reflex Sight for stealthy engagements or the Grenade Launcher and the Assault Scope for explosive damage. If you prefer the DSG-1 sniper rifle, you should go for the Sniper Scope and the Gauss Attachment for long-range precision or the Light Shotgun and the Laser Sight for close-quarters combat. If you like to use the Feline submachine gun, you should get the Extended Clip and the Incendiary Ammo for rapid fire or the Hologram Decoy and the Explosive Ammo for diversion tactics. If you favor the K-Volt electric gun, you should opt for the Silencer and the Explosive Ammo for stealthy shocks or the Laser Sight and the Incendiary Ammo for fiery sparks.

The nanosuit is your best ally in Crysis 2, as it gives you the edge over your enemies. However, to make the most of it, you need to upgrade and customize it according to your playstyle and preferences. By collecting nano catalysts, unlocking upgrades, equipping modules and perks, and choosing the right attachments, you can create your own super soldier that suits your needs. Whether you want to be a stealthy assassin, a tanky warrior, a powerful brawler, or a speedy runner, you can find the perfect nanosuit configuration for you. Experiment with different combinations and see what works best for you. And don’t forget to have fun!

Frequently answered questions about Crysis 2 Nanosuit Upgrades:

How many nano catalysts do I need to unlock all the upgrades?

You need a total of 18,000 nano catalysts to unlock all the upgrades. The cost of each upgrade level is as follows: Level 1: 500 nano catalysts, Level 2: 1,000 nano catalysts, Level 3: 1,500 nano catalysts.

How many modules do I need to unlock all the modules?

You need a total of 48 modules to unlock all the modules. The cost of each module level is as follows:
Level 1: 1 module,
Level 2: 2 modules,
Level 3: 3 modules.

How do I get more modules?

You can get more modules by completing missions and challenges. Each mission has a primary objective and two secondary objectives. Completing the primary objective gives you one module, while completing each secondary objective gives you another module. Challenges are optional tasks that you can complete during missions, such as killing a certain number of enemies with a specific weapon or mode. Completing a challenge gives you one module.

Can I change my nanosuit configuration during a mission?

Yes, you can change your nanosuit configuration during a mission by pausing the game and accessing the nanosuit menu. There you can spend your nano catalysts to unlock upgrades, equip modules and perks, and change your weapon attachments. However, be aware that changing your nanosuit configuration will reset your energy meter.

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