Discover the locations of all Plasma Cutter upgrades in Dead Space (Remake), including Heat Accumulator, Cartridge Rack, and Weighted Blades, and how they enhance your weapon.
Alright, let's talk about making the Plasma Cutter even more of a beast in Dead Space (Remake). This is probably the first weapon you'll get, and luckily, its upgrades aren't too far behind. We'll go over where to snag each one to really boost its effectiveness.
Where to Find the Heat Accumulator Weapon Upgrade
This is likely the very first upgrade you'll stumble upon for the Plasma Cutter. You can actually purchase it from the Store for 11,000 credits. Now, I know that sounds like a lot early on, but keep an eye out for those Conductor items scattered around the Ishimura. You'll usually find them tucked away in lockers or containers in those smaller side rooms, and some might even be locked.
Once you slap this upgrade onto your Plasma Cutter, it unlocks the SP1 node on its upgrade panel, located right at the top center. The main perk of the Heat Accumulator is that it adds a burn effect to your ammo, meaning your shots will deal damage over time, which is super handy for thinning out groups of Necromorphs.
Where to Find the Cartridge Rack Weapon Upgrade
For the Cartridge Rack, you'll need to head over to the Ishimura Clinic on the Medical Deck. Make sure you're at least on Chapter 2 and have finished the “Destroy the Barricade” objective to get access to the clinic. Once you're inside, look towards the back of the room; you'll see some chairs with graffiti above them that reads “It’s Time”. The Cartridge Rack upgrade will be sitting right there on the chair, directly under that text.
Getting this upgrade unlocks the SP2 node on the far right of the upgrade panel. The Cartridge Rack is a huge quality-of-life improvement because it drastically increases the ammo capacity of your Plasma Cutter, giving you 23 Energy Shots per magazine. Trust me, fewer reloads means more survival time.
Where to Find the Weighted Blades Weapon Upgrade
This one's pretty cool and adds a nice bit of crowd control. The Weighted Blades upgrade means that when you use a melee attack with the Plasma Cutter equipped, you'll have a chance to knock enemies right onto the floor. This works reliably on standard enemies and is a lifesaver when you're cornered and need to create some breathing room.
You can snag the Weighted Blades upgrade from a chair located in the Maintenance Locker Room within the Communications Hub. You'll visit this area during Chapter 8, specifically when you need to “Deploy the Antenna”. The Maintenance Locker Room is at the end of the first floor of the Communications Hub. Equipping this upgrade unlocks the SP3 node, which is located near the bottom center of the upgrade panel.
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