Module Upgrade Priority & Recommendations — Arknights Guide

Prioritize Arknights module upgrades for maximum operator enhancement. Manage Module Data Blocks and Data Supplementals for strategic build improvements.

Modules are a powerful system in Arknights that can significantly enhance an Operator's capabilities, often transforming their utility or amplifying their strengths. However, the resources required for Module upgrades (Module Data Blocks, Data Supplementals, and specific materials) are finite, making strategic prioritization crucial. This guide will walk you through the decision-making process for Module upgrades, ensuring your investment yields the greatest impact.

Understanding Module Tiers

Each Operator's Module has three tiers (Module Level 1, 2, and 3). The initial unlock (Module Level 1) provides a base stat increase and often a minor talent improvement. Subsequent upgrades (Module Level 2 and 3) further boost stats and, crucially, enhance the Module's unique talent effect. It's often the talent enhancement at Level 2 and 3 that makes the most significant difference.

General Module Upgrade Philosophy

• Prioritize Core Operators: Focus on Operators you frequently use and those who are central to your strategies. This includes your main damage dealers, essential defenders, and critical support units.
• Identify Game-Changing Modules: Some Modules offer such a substantial improvement that they are considered "must-haves." These should be prioritized over Modules that offer only marginal gains.
• Consider Operator Role: A Module that significantly improves a niche Operator's ability to perform their unique role is often more valuable than a small stat boost to a generalist.
• Resource Management: Module Data Blocks and Data Supplementals are bottleneck resources. Plan your upgrades carefully and don't overcommit to Operators you rarely deploy.

Walkthrough: Module Upgrade Steps

1. Identify Candidates: Review your roster and identify Operators who have Modules available. You can check this by navigating to an Operator's profile and looking for the "Module" tab.
2. Research Module Effects: Before investing, thoroughly understand what each Module tier offers.
   • Module Level 1: Unlocks the Module, provides base stat bonuses, and often a minor talent adjustment. Requires specific materials, LMD, and Module Data Blocks.
   • Module Level 2: Enhances the Module's unique talent effect and further boosts stats. Requires additional materials, LMD, and Data Supplementals.
   • Module Level 3: Provides the final, most potent enhancement to the Module's unique talent and maximum stat bonuses. Requires the most advanced materials, LMD, and Data Supplementals.
   Many community resources (wikis, content creators) provide detailed breakdowns of Module effects.
3. Prioritize Based on Impact:
   • High Priority (Game-Changers): Modules that fundamentally alter an Operator's performance or unlock new strategies. Examples often include significant damage multipliers, vastly improved utility, or critical survivability boosts.
   • Medium Priority (Strong Enhancements): Modules that provide a noticeable and valuable improvement to an Operator you use frequently, but aren't strictly "necessary" for their core function.
   • Low Priority (Niche/Minor Gains): Modules for Operators you use less often, or Modules that offer only small stat increases without a significant talent overhaul.
4. Gather Resources:
   • Module Data Blocks: Primarily obtained from clearing specific Story Stages, Integrated Strategies (IS) rewards, and some event shops.
   • Data Supplementals: Obtained from Integrated Strategies (IS) rewards, certain event shops, and sometimes as login bonuses.
   • Operator-Specific Materials: These are standard promotion and skill upgrade materials (e.g., Grindstone, Keton Colloid, Polymerization Preparation) that can be farmed in Supply Operations (e.g., Resource Search, Tactical Drill) or specific Story Stages.
   • LMD: Farmed in Tactical Drill (CE stages) or obtained from various in-game activities.
5. Execute Upgrades: Once you have the necessary materials, navigate to the Operator's profile, select the "Module" tab, and proceed with the upgrade. Remember that each tier requires separate resources.

Specific Recommendations (Examples)

While a comprehensive list is beyond this guide, here are examples of Operators whose Modules are often highly recommended for early to mid-game players due to their significant impact:

• Ling (Summoner Supporter): Her Modules significantly enhance her summon's capabilities, making her solos even more potent and versatile. Prioritize her X Module for increased summon stats and deployment limit.
• Thorns (Long-Range Guard): His Modules boost his attack and attack speed, making his already strong sustained damage even more oppressive.
• Mountain (Brawler Guard): Modules for Mountain often improve his survivability and damage output, solidifying his role as a self-sustaining lane holder.
• Exusiai (Anti-Air Sniper): While already a strong damage dealer, her Modules can further amplify her attack, especially against high-defense targets, making her even more effective in specific situations.
• SilverAsh (AoE Guard): His Modules enhance his already powerful S3, "Truesilver Slash," by increasing its damage and reducing its cooldown, making him an even more dominant force on the battlefield.

Always consult up-to-date community tier lists and detailed Module breakdowns for the most current recommendations, as new Operators and Modules are regularly introduced.