Joel's Skill Upgrades (Pills) — The Last of Us Part I Guide

Learn how Joel upgrades his abilities with 'Pills' in The Last of Us Part I. Max Health and Listen Mode Range are among the 5 upgrade categories.

Joel can upgrade his core abilities using 'Pills' found throughout the environment. These upgrades are permanent and significantly enhance his survival capabilities. There are 5 categories of upgrades, each with multiple tiers.

Upgrade Categories:

1. Max Health: Increases Joel's total health. Essential for surviving direct confrontations.
2. Listen Mode Range: Extends the effective range of Listen Mode, allowing you to detect enemies from further away.
3. Crafting Speed: Reduces the time it takes to craft items. Crucial in tense situations.
4. Healing Speed: Reduces the time it takes to use a health kit. Can be a lifesaver.
5. Weapon Sway: Reduces weapon sway when aiming, improving accuracy.

Prioritize Max Health early on, then focus on Crafting Speed or Listen Mode Range depending on your preferred playstyle (aggressive vs. stealthy).