Best weapon to upgrade first in Dead Space Remake

During your fight for survival at the USG Ishimura, you will come upon various weapons to help you deal with the Necromorph infestation. Once you discover the first Upgrade Bench, you can upgrade your weapons and suit using Power Nodes. At first, you might have a case of choice paralysis, and without knowing the game, you may be wondering which weapon to upgrade first.

The Best Weapon to prioritize upgrading in Dead Space Remake

The weapon you should give priority in upgrading first in Dead Space is, without a doubt, the first weapon you get in the game, your trusty Plasma Cutter. The Plasma Cutter is a formidable and very effective weapon for fighting against the Necromorphs because of its nature — it's a high-energy cutting tool. Issued to Isaac as a first weapon, it retains its usefulness and effectiveness as a viable weapon of choice throughout the game.

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There are several reasons why you should choose to upgrade your Plasma Cutter, especially during your first run through the Dead Space:

• Ammo issues: The Dead Space Remake retains the original's RNG element in issuing your ammo based on weapon usage. The more you use a particular weapon, the more ammo you will get. You will never have any ammo shortages if you focus on the Plasma Cutter during the game.
•  Power Nodes shortage: Throughout the game, you will get several different weapons, but you won't have enough Power Notes to upgrade them all. Don't forget, you'll have to spend some of them on your suit too. Optimizing a single weapon first is better than focusing on something else. It might as well be the Plasma Cutter.
•  Effectiveness: The Plasma Cutter will retain its efficiency in dispatching most Necromorphs in Dead Space. It works by cutting off their limbs, which is the key to destroying them. If you improve its Magazine Capacity and Damage output, it will scale up very well with the enemies you encounter as you play through the campaign.

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