Engineer Talents & Perks

Master the Engineer role in Barotrauma! This guide breaks down Engineer talents and perks, from Grayshirt to Apprentice and Clown, helping you optimize your sub and crew.

Alright, let's talk about the Engineer's role and how to make them even more awesome with talents and perks. It's all about making your submarine run smoother and keeping the crew alive, even when things go sideways. Think of these talents as upgrades for your Engineer, making them super specialized. ### Grayshirt Talents * The Waiting List: This is a lifesaver. If your Engineer needs CPR, their vitality bar drains way slower, giving the Medic more time to get to them. Super important when things get hairy. * Apprenticeship: This lets you pick a specific job to focus on as an apprentice. You'll get a skill boost for that job and earn its skills 50% faster. It's a great way to get a head start on becoming a specialist in something like Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. * Enroll into Clown College: Okay, this one's a bit silly, but fun! If you're rocking a full clown outfit, you get +10% movement speed and +5% damage resistance. It's more about the roleplay, but hey, every bit helps! ### Grayshirt Tier 2 Talents * Non-Threatening: Enemies will ignore you if you've been ragdolled for more than 2 seconds. This is fantastic for getting out of sticky situations or for a quick escape. * Journeyman: If you chose Apprenticeship, this talent boosts your and your fellow apprentices' primary skill by 10 and makes you earn it 50% faster. Really solidifies your chosen specialization. * Logistics Systems: This unlocks recipes for the Handheld Item Finder and Makeshift Shelves. You can only install up to 3 of these on your sub. The Item Finder helps you locate crucial items, and shelves keep things organized – both big quality-of-life improvements. * Water Prankster: Unlocks the Clown Diving Mask recipe. While wearing it, your clown powers give you +50% swimming speed. Perfect for any clown engineers who like to take a dip. ### Grayshirt Tier 3 Talents * An Apple A Day: Gives you 100% immunity to