Starting out in Repo can feel overwhelming, monsters are hunting you, your stamina runs out fast, and you're stuck lugging around light items while constantly begging teammates for help. But fear not the right upgrades will massively boost your chances of survival and make you a far more useful teammate.

Unlike many games, Repo lets you unlock upgrades in any order at the Service Shop, so the key is knowing what to prioritize early on. This guide walks you through exactly what to unlock first and why, whether you're playing solo or in a team.

Step 1: Stamina Upgrade (Priority #1)

Cost: $2K – $5K

Your number one priority should be increasing your stamina. Outrunning monsters is your only real defense early in the game, and your base stamina won’t cut it for long chases.

Benefits:

• Sprint for longer to escape monsters
• Explore faster and safer
• Low cost means you can buy multiple stacks early

Tip: Grab at least two stamina upgrades before moving on to anything else. It’ll save your life more times than you can count.

Step 2: Health Upgrade (Priority #2)

Cost: $4K – $6K

Next, bump up your maximum health. While stamina helps you avoid hits, sometimes monsters land a cheap shot. Having an extra 20 HP can keep you from going down in one hit.

Benefits:

• Higher survival rate during close encounters
• More time to react if you get ambushed
• Helps you tank one or two hits while reviving teammates

Tip: One or two health upgrades are enough early to focus on stamina first, but don’t ignore this.Wondering which upgrades to unlock first in Repo? This step-by-step guide breaks down the best early upgrades: Stamina, Health, Sprint Speed, and Strength to boost survival and efficiency fast.

Step 3: Strength Upgrade (Priority #3)

Cost: $5K – $8K

After your movement and survivability are sorted, go for Strength. This makes you way more useful during loot runs and teamwork-heavy missions.

Benefits:

• Carry larger/heavier items solo
• Reduce item breakage when running
• Even lets you throw large monsters (yes, really)

Tip: Great for solo players and essential for team efficiency. Don’t sleep on this once you're past the early game.

Step 4: Sprint Speed Upgrade (Priority #4)

Cost: $5K – $8K

Now that you can sprint longer, it’s time to sprint faster. This combo makes you a chase-evading machine. Speed becomes even more important in larger maps or higher difficulties.

Benefits:

• Helps you outrun fast monsters
• Makes objective runs quicker and safer
• Synergizes perfectly with high stamina

Tip: Get one upgrade here early, then revisit later once your other stats are solid.

There’s no wrong way to upgrade in Repo, but these four options give you the best early-game advantages. Stamina and Sprint Speed keep you alive, Health makes sure you can tank a hit or two, and Strength turns you into a solo-carrying machine.

Play smart, upgrade wisely, and remember just because you can outrun the monster doesn’t mean your friends can.