Weapons are more than just tools of destruction in High On Life 2; they’re your best friends, companions, and sometimes the worst influences that you can ask for. While we love and appreciate every one of these guns just the way they are, the real fun starts when you purchase the upgrades for each gun from Jorb’s shop.
However, there are other methods of unlocking weapon upgrades, such as by completing challenges scattered throughout the world. These are the best upgrades to choose from, along with their unlock times in High On Life 2.
What Weapon Upgrades Can You Get?
High on Life 2 offers a solid array of six (technically seven) different weapons to choose from:
- Bowie
- Creature
- Gus
- Sheath
- Sweezy
- Travis & Jan
Each of these weapons boasts a set of upgrades to earn through play or purchase from Jorb’s upgrade shop in your Quarters area.
|
Weapon |
Upgrade Name |
Upgrade Effect |
Cost/Acquisition Method |
Unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gus |
Cartridge Canal |
Upgrades Ammo Mag Size |
800 Pesos |
As soon as Jorb’s shop is unlocked |
|
Gus |
Slug Chunker |
Increased Stopping Power |
1,500 Pesos |
|
|
Sweezy |
Piercer Relaxant |
Faster Pierce charge |
1,200 Pesos |
After the first Bounty you finish |
|
Sweezy |
Panic-Reloader |
Increased Reload speed |
1,500 Pesos |
|
|
Bowie |
Flummis |
Increased Stopping Power |
Found in Circuit Arcadia |
After the James Stevenson Bounty |
|
Bowie |
Portal Capacitor |
Faster ability charge |
1,200 Pesos |
|
|
Bowie |
Bone Lock |
Headshot multiplier |
1,000 Pesos |
|
|
Creature |
Brain Drain |
Faster Ability Charge |
Complete a challenge in Circuit Arcadia |
After rescuing Jeppy, once you finish Dinner With Mom |
|
Creature |
Dogbrain Overcharger |
Increased Reload speed |
500 Pesos |
|
|
Creature |
Pressure Shot |
Increased Charge Shot damage |
1,500 Pesos |
|
|
Sheath |
Poise Frame |
Increased Stopping Power |
1,500 Pesos |
After you complete one of the Pinkstock or Muppy Doo Bounties |
|
Sheath |
Cortex Cooler |
Faster Ability Charge |
1,200 Pesos |
|
|
Travis & Jan |
Pouch Rounds |
Ammo Amount increase |
1,200 Pesos |
After rescuing your dad from a cult |
|
Travis & Jan |
Agony Dial |
Headshot Multiplier |
1,000 Pesos |
With an overview of the available choices, it’s important to prioritize the most useful upgrades to help you breeze through the hardest boss fights without batting an eye.
Which Weapon Upgrades To Choose First
First and foremost, you should decide on which weapon works best for you, and prioritize that weapon above all else.
High on Life 2 is a decent challenge, but it allows various playstyles to be successful, so don’t try to make something work if you don’t jibe with the weapon.
If you’re game to try the best options to make your journey through the game easier, then consider these upgrade options before others.
- Bowie’s Bone Lock – What needs to be said about extra headshot damage? If you can master precision aiming, this is one of the most powerful shots you can unleash in the game.
- Gus’s Slug Chunker & Cartridge Canal – Gus is very situational due to his short range, but he’s a superb option for finishing off larger bosses quickly. Tiffany and Muppy Doo are two great examples of bosses who struggle against Gus.
- Travis and Jan’s Puch Rounds & Agony Dial – Travis and Jan are the best overall weapons in High on Life 2, so you should get both of their upgrades from Jorb ASAP so you can maximize your DPS. These two are superb for general usage or boss fights, and a must-have.
The other upgrades are certainly useful, but these select options stand tall as the most helpful for making your boss fights quicker while allowing you to tear through mobs of enemies.
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