How to Grind Engineering XP!

Looking to grind out Engineering XP, but can't be bothered to spam grenades? Have I got the solution for you!

Let's Play Minesweeper!

So basically, there is a minefield out in the Badlands (the wide open area on the East Side) where there are at least 100 plus mines just chilling around; you come here naturally to solve a gig (sidequest) in that area. (Note that you must have encountered Silverhand in the story before this area is available) Here is an in-game image of me in the minefield.











Each mine depending on the technical ability (lv 3 and 7) required to defuse it gives you varying amounts of engineering XP. I'm also fairly certain they respawn after a time, so if you have a lot of time to waste, feel free to grind out the mines until you have max XP.

[delfightingtaco]

this is also prime ground for quick hack grinding simply use friendly and reactivate them after you've disarmed them with tech skill

[SotiCoto]

Funnily enough, this is exactly how I got Engineering to 20, and without having read this guide nor anything else. Was just clearing out the badlands, found the minefield, and wondered whether I could engineer them from close range. Turns out I could. So I spent ages clearing out the entire minefield one at a time.

[Frosty the Suicidal Snowman]

Thanks for the tip. I find engineering a pain to level "naturally". For those who go out there, don't forget to sleep in a bed beforehand. The 60 minute XP Boost adds up.

[ROOK]

you can also rip parts out of most cameras you find which will give you components and some Engineering xp. Turrets too.

[zORg_alex]

Is that a farm? I could just spam ping on any of them, and it gave me normal amount of XP for unique hack. Usually you will get 10%ish on consecutive actions. But not there.

[Greendonkey]

Went up 4 engineering levels, thanks for the tip!