Learn how to upgrade your boat's size and functionality at Albert's Shipyard in Spiritfarer. Discover blueprint costs and boat improvement details.
Albert's Shipyard is where you'll really start to customize your boat! Think of it as your main hub for making your ship bigger, better, and faster. You'll unlock new shipbuilding options here as you progress, and it's essential for accessing new areas and making your journey smoother.
There are two main things you can do at Albert's Shipyard: build new facilities using blueprints and upgrade your boat's size or add special improvements. Let's break down what's available.
Blueprint Station: Building New Facilities
You'll need to acquire blueprints to build new structures on your boat. These blueprints are often given by spirits or found during your travels. Once you have them, you can construct facilities like the Sawmill, Loom, or even a cozy Lounge. Here's a look at the blueprints and their costs:
| Name | Description | Cost |
| Beginner | Guest House Garden Field Kitchen | |
| Hobbyist | Sawnmill Loom Fountry | 2 Maple Log 1 Limestone 400 Glims |
| Craftsman | Orchard Sheep Corral Windmill | 10 Oak Plank 10 Linen Thread 1000 Glims |
| Expert | Chicken Coop Lounge Crusher | 10 Iron Ingot 10 Wood Fabric 1850 Glims |
| Master | Smithy Cow Stall Cellar | 10 Silica Power 10 Zinc Ingod 2800 Glims |
Boat Size Upgrades
As you rescue more spirits and take on more passengers, you'll need a bigger boat. Albert's Shipyard lets you expand your vessel. Each size increase costs Glims and sometimes other materials, so keep an eye on your resources!
| Name | Description | Cost |
| The Exploring Krill | Small-Sized | Default |
| The Intrepid Otter | Medium-Sized | 1200 Glims |
| The Adventurous Manatee | Large-Sized | 4000 Glims |
| The Dauntless Dolphin | Massive-Sized | 8000 Glims |
| The Brawlish Narwhal | Giant-Sized | 16000 Glims |
| The Flawless Beluga | Mighty-Sized | 30000 Glims |
| The Silent Orca | Immense-Sized | 45000 Glims |
| The Fearless Whale | Colossus-Sized | 80000 Glims |
Boat Improvements: Special Upgrades
Beyond just size, you can add special improvements to your boat that offer unique benefits, like breaking through barriers or increasing your travel speed. These often require rarer materials and Spirit Flowers, so they're usually upgrades you'll work towards later in the game.
| Name | Description | Cost |
| Mailbox | Take some time to write your pen pals. | 8 Maple Plank 8 Linen Thread 4 Lightning in a Bottle 250 Glims |
| Icebreaker | Opens up a passage on the ice floe. (Blue Barrier) | 10 Iron Ingot 12 Oak Plank 18 Linen Fabric 1 Spirit Flower 5 Slate 800 Glims |
| Hermes' Hymn | A figurehead of snakes intertwined. Makes the boat go 20% faster. | 5 Slate 18 Oak Plank 16 Wool Fabric 1250 Glims |
| Rock Destroyer | Time to pulverise some rocks. (Gray Barrier) | 10 Aluminium Ingot 8 Marble 6 Fireglow 2 Spirit Flower 1700 Glims |
| Choral Bouquet | A figurehead of beautiful flowers. Makes the boat go 40% faster. | 12 Ash Plank 8 Zinc Ingot 3 Comet Rock 2000 Glims |
| Mist Cleaner 1000 | Gets any stain out. (White Barrier) | 8 Silver Ore 22 Silk Fabric 8 Bottled Ectoplasm 6 Crystal Glass Sheet 2 Spirit Flower 3000 Glims |
| Moon Solo | A figurehead of the nighttime. Makes the boat go 60% faster. | 8 Gold Ingot 28 Pine Plank 2 Electrum Sheet 6000 Glims |
| Sun Ballad | A figurehead praising the Sun. Makes the boat go 80% faster. | 2 Diamond 5 Rose Gold Sheet 25 XP Potion 10000 Glims |
- Prioritize boat size upgrades when you have a lot of spirits to house.
- Boat speed upgrades (figureheads) are fantastic for cutting down travel time, especially for long journeys or resource runs.
- Keep an eye on the materials needed for the Icebreaker, Rock Destroyer, and Mist Cleaner. These are crucial for unlocking new map areas.
- Don't forget to check back at the shipyard regularly as you unlock new blueprints and spirits!
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