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Hyper Light Breaker features several valuable resources, but Golden Rations stand out as the rarest and most crucial for significant upgrades. Unfortunately, the game doesn't clearly explain these resources or their acquisition. This guide clarifies how to reliably obtain Golden Rations.
Where to Get Golden Rations
Primarily, Golden Rations are found through exploration and cycle resets. During your runs, keep an eye out for chest icons on the map. These often contain resources for upgrades or purchases, and some hold Golden Rations (indicated by the Golden Ration icon above the chest). Chests near Prisms (marked by golden diamond icons) frequently contain these valuable rations.
Alternatively, cycle resets offer a more consistent method. A cycle represents each Overgrowth instance, resetting when your revives (Rez count) reach zero. After depleting your revives, you can retry the map (losing some resources) or completely reset the cycle at the Cursed Outpost. Successful cycle resets, based on your score, often reward you with Golden Rations upon ranking up.
What are Golden Rations For?
Golden Rations are essential for progression in Hyper Light Breaker. They primarily unlock permanent upgrades at your home base, enhancing your character or unlocking new vendor services.
Furthermore, Golden Rations unlock Sycoms—items defining your Breaker's stats and passive abilities. Sycoms significantly impact your Breaker's playstyle, making them highly valuable.
Upon acquiring your first Golden Ration, prioritize the extra medkit upgrade from Pherus Bit. This significantly eases future runs, as the game heavily penalizes combat errors.
Remember, death during a run doesn't mean complete loss. You retain collected resources, but your weapons, amps, and perks suffer one pip of damage, potentially leading to permanent destruction.
