Exploring the junctions within the zone is not easy in Pacific Drive, especially when you run into many dangerous anomalies that want to damage your car—one of the worst ways being explosives. Here's how to protect against that explosive damage.
How to avoid explosive damage in Pacific Drive
As you get further and further into the zone, especially delving into the deep zone, you will run into plenty of explosive anomalies and conditions. While you have seen the explosive Tourists before in the earlier areas, you will begin seeing even more deadly versions of this, like the Tour Bus or the Tourist Trap.
The best way to protect yourself against this type of damage is to prepare your car and yourself with the right defensive gear.
Best explosive protection car parts in Pacific Drive
The best parts to equip your car are parts that are specifically resistant to explosions and impact damage. You can unlock them via your Fabrication Station under the Car Body tab and then craft them via your Workbench.
| Upgrade | How to unlock | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Armored Panel | Pre-Requisites: - Basic Workbench - Scan a Belching Barnacle Anomaly - Research Steel Sheet Materials: - Fabric x2 Energy: - Unstable Energy 0.7 kLIM | Health 55 Impact Resist 20% Explosion Resist 10% |
| Armored Door | Pre-Requisites: - Basic Workbench - Scan a Bubblegum Buddy Anomaly - Research Steel Sheet Materials: - Fabric x1 Energy: - Unstable Energy 0.7 kLIM | Health 55 Impact Resist 10% Explosion Resist 5% |
| Armored Bumper | Pre-Requisites: - Basic Workbench - Scan a Saggy Scrambler - Research Steel Sheet Materials: - Fabric x2 Energy: - Unstable Energy 0.7 kLIM | Health 60 Impact Resist 25% Explosion Resist 15% |
| Olympium Panel | Pre-Requisites: - Advanced Workbench - Scan a Blacksmith Anomaly - Research Steel Sheet Materials: - Fabric x2 Energy: - Corrupted Energy 1 kLIM | Health 65 Impact Resist 25% Explosion Resist 20% |
| Olympium Door | Pre-Requisites: - Advanced Workbench - Scan a Devil Grinder Anomaly - Research Steel Sheet Materials: - Fabric x2 Energy: - Corrupted Energy 1 kLIM | Health 65 Impact Resist 15% Explosion Resist 10% |
| Olympium Bumper | Pre-Requisites: - Advanced Workbench - Scan a Radiant Dredge Anomaly - Research Steel Sheet Materials: - Fabric x2 Energy: - Corrupted Energy 1 kLIM | Health 75 Impact Resist 30% Explosion Resist 25% |
Best explosive protection gear in Pacific Drive
Along with keeping your car safe from explosions, you will also want to ensure you are well-protected outside of your vehicle, especially for moments when you're looting a building or making a run for an energy anchor.
You can upgrade your protection via the Outfitting Station once you've unlocked and installed the blueprint from your Fabrication Station. Here are some of the best items to keep you safe against explosions:
| Upgrade | How to unlock | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Padded Parka | Plastic x15 Rubber x25 Fabric x20 | Impact Resist 30% |
| Personal Airbag | Plastic x20 Fabric x40 Pressurized Cartridges x4 Chemicals x6 | Impact Resist 45% |
| Olympium Shirt | Fabric x60 Red Balloon x30 Olympium Fragment x20 | Explosion Reist 45% |
With these upgrades, protective parts, and gear, you can withstand some explosions without being entirely destroyed. You will definitely need this when delving into the deep zone, where explosions are multiplied. Check your Route Map ahead of time to see which areas will have more explosions, and prepare ahead of time!
Want to protect yourself against other damage types in Pacific Drive? Check out How to deal with electrical damage in Pacific Drive or How to deal with acid damage in Pacific Drive on Pro Game Guides.
Published: Mar 1, 2024 08:23 am