Min maxing

[A Little Rat Boy]

Is there a single best stat to max and should i be focusing on just one stat?

[Psyringe]

All stats have their uses. Min/maxing is possible to some degree, but you will never be able to get all stats to high values on the same captain. Arguably, min/maxing might affect your enjoyment negatively, since it takes you out of the game and makes you think about the numbers, rather than playing the game and making the decisions that fit you captain's story.

The highest gear threshold in the game is 75. Some late-game skill checks are still difficult at 75, but you can usually either repeat or circumvent them. You also don't need high-level gear at all - I played my most complete playthrough without having any gear requiring a higher stat than 50.

You can fairly easily focus on two of your four stats, while spending points on the other two occasionally when it fits the story. Then play another captain with the opposite stat focus. Alternatively, you can min(max a character to have three stats at 75 on one above 30, but it's not worth the effort imho.

(Side note: The devs have announced that they will patch in a way to keep accumulating stats after reaching max level. This may affect the viability of min/maxing, but I don't know how it will work yet.)

[Heron]

In my experience, maxing hearts is most important. You need it to equip a certain crazy strong weapon, also hearts checks are a common sight in dire situations.

[JainaEgo]

I always go for Hearts and Iron 75 and Mirrors 50. That gives you access to the best plating and the Wrath of Heaven and great gear overall.

[Bastian]

Originally posted by Psyringe:

(Side note: The devs have announced that they will patch in a way to keep accumulating stats after reaching max level. This may affect the viability of min/maxing, but I don't know how it will work yet.)

Any more info or source on this? This is pretty much the sole thing that is keeping me from coming back to the game.

[Heron]

https://www.failbettergames.com/sunless-skies-sovereign-edition/

"We announced today at EGX that Sunless Skies will be released for PS4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One in the first half of 2020! Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition will include new content and various improvements, and will be released on PC at the same time as on console. Players who already own the game on PC will receive the Sovereign Edition update for free.
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We’re overhauling the character progression user interface, and introducing a range of new Facets to define your captain’s past. Perhaps you lost your soul (and found it again), or attended a seance. Perhaps you have a hobby, or are close to rats, Devils, spies or Rubbery Men. Experienced captains will be able to continue to raise their stats even after reaching the level cap, extending the late game experience.”

[wicked lester]

I've barely started playing. I'm wondering now if I should wait for the Sovereign edition.