This article is about purchasable upgrades in Saints Row IV. For unlockable rewards, see Unlockables in Saints Row IV. For super powers, see Super Powers in Saints Row IV. |
Upgrades are a gameplay feature in Saints Row IV.
Overview[]
Upgrades become available for purchase in the Hub at a certain level of XP and must be bought with Cache.
Upgrades[]
Name | Level | Cost | Description | |
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Abilitie
Abilities[] | ||||
Abilities | Stamina - Increase | 1 | 2500 | Increase the length of the Stamina bar. +33% Sprint |
Abilities | Stamina - Increase 2 | 9 | 12000 | Greatly increase the length of the Stamina bar. +66% Sprint |
Abilities | Stamina - Increase 3 | 17 | 22500 | Maximize the length of the Stamina bar. +100% Sprint |
Abilities | Stamina - Increase 4 | 49 | 43000 | Unlimited Stamina. Just keep flying to your heart's content. +Infinite Sprint |
Abilities | Notoriety - Faster Decay | 11 | 13000 | Your Notoriety will decay at a slightly faster rate 20 police Notoriety |
Abilities | Notoriety - Faster Decay 2 | 23 | 27000 | Your Notoriety will decay at a faster rate 40 police Notoriety |
Abilities | Notoriety - Faster Decay 3 | 39 | 38000 | Your Notoriety will decay at a much faster rate 60 police Notoriety |
Damag
Damage[] | ||||
Damage | Damage - Explosive | 11 | 15000 | Minor reduction in damage taken from explosions. 5% explosion resist |
Damage | Damage - Explosive 2 | 29 | 32500 | Moderate reduction in damage taken from explosions. 10% explosion resist |
Damage | Damage - Explosive 3 | 47 | 41500 | Great reduction in damage taken from explosions. 20% explosion resist |
Damage | Damage - Fire | 11 | 15500 | Minor reduction in damage taken from fire. 10% fire resist |
Damage | Damage - Fire 2 | 25 | 30000 | Moderate reduction in damage taken from fire. 30% fire resist |
Damage | Damage - Fire 3 | 47 | 42000 | Great reduction in damage taken from fire. 50% fire resist |
Damage | Damage - Small Arms | 1 | 4500 | Minor reduction in damage taken from bullets and lasers. 5% bullet resist |
Damage | Damage - Small Arms 2 | 17 | 20500 | Moderate reduction in damage taken from bullets and lasers. 10% bullet resist |
Damage | Damage - Small Arms 3 | 33 | 35000 | Great reduction in damage taken from bullets and lasers. 20% bullet resist |
Discount
Discounts[] | ||||
Discounts | Bonus - Cache Boost | 1 | 4000 | Increase all Cache received by 5% +5% Cash |
Discounts | Bonus - Cache Boost 2 | 15 | 18000 | Increase all Cache received by 10% +5% Cash |
Discounts | Bonus - Cache Boost 3 | 31 | 32000 | Increase all Cache received by 15% +5% Cash |
Discounts | Bonus - Cache Transfer Rate | 5 | 9000 | Hourly Cache Transfer of {game_cash}500 Weekly_Payments +500 |
Discounts | Bonus - Cache Transfer Rate 2 | 21 | 23500 | Hourly Cache Transfer of {game_cash}1,000 Weekly_Payments +1000 |
Discounts | Bonus - Cache Transfer Rate 3 | 35 | 35500 | Hourly Cache Transfer of {game_cash}1,500 Weekly_Payments +1500 |
Discounts | Bonus - Flashpoint Reward | 1 | 3000 | Increase cache and XP received from defeating Flashpoints. 150% Flashpoint cash and respect |
Discounts | Bonus - Hacking Reward | 5 | 8000 | Increase cache and XP received from hacking stores. 150% Hacking cash and respect |
Discounts | Bonus - Xp | 5 | 8500 | 5% bonus to ALL XP earned +5% Respect |
Discounts | Bonus - Xp 2 | 17 | 21500 | 10% bonus to ALL XP earned +5% Respect |
Discounts | Bonus - Xp 3 | 33 | 34500 | 15% bonus to ALL XP earned +5% Respect |
Discounts | Skill - Pickpocket | 9 | 12000 | Carefully bump into people to steal their cache! Pickpocket |
Discounts | Skill - Scavenger | 3 | 6500 | Twice as much Cache is dropped by deleted simulations 200% NPC_Cash_Drop |
Discounts | Swap - Cache For Xp | 3 | 7000 | Convert Cache to 4,000 XP 4000 Respect |
Discounts | Swap - Cache For Xp 2 | 19 | 23000 | Convert Cache to 8,000 XP 8000 Respect |
Discounts | Swap - Cache For Xp 3 | 41 | 39000 | Convert Cache to 12,000 XP 12000 Respect |
Healt
Health[] | ||||
Health | Health - Pedestrian Carnage | 1 | 5000 | Pedestrians now drop health pickups when they die. 1000% npc health drop chance |
Health | Health - Pickups Value | 1 | 3000 | Slightly increase the value of all health pickups. 110% Health pickup value |
Health | Health - Pickups Value 2 | 15 | 19500 | Moderately increase the value of all health pickups. 115% Health pickup value |
Health | Health - Pickups Value 3 | 29 | 33500 | Greatly increase the value of all health pickups. 120% Health pickup value |
Health | Health - Upgrade | 1 | 2000 | Player health is increased by 25% 125% Health |
Health | Health - Upgrade 2 | 13 | 16500 | Player health is increased by 50% 150% Health |
Health | Health - Upgrade 3 | 23 | 27500 | Player health is increased by 75% 175% Health |
Health | Health - Upgrade 4 | 35 | 36000 | Player health is increased by 100% 200% Health |
Health | Health - Vacuum | 7 | 11000 | Slightly increase the range at which health pickups will be sucked toward you. 120% Health pickup distance, 110% Health pickup force |
Health | Health - Vacuum 2 | 17 | 21000 | Moderately increase the range at which health pickups will be sucked toward you. 140% Health pickup distance, 115% Health pickup force |
Health | Health - Vacuum 3 | 31 | 34000 | Greatly increases the range at which health pickups will be sucked toward you. 160% Health pickup distance, 120% Health pickup force |
Homie
Homies[] | ||||
Homies | Gang - Followers 2 | 12000 | Recruit Two Saint followers. Press {RECRUIT_DISMISS_IMG} to recruit nearby Saints. Saints will show up in Hoods you own. When you see them Press {RECRUIT_DISMISS_IMG} to recruit nearby Saints to follow you. | |
Homies | Gang - Recruitment | 28000 | Recruit Three Saint followers. Press {RECRUIT_DISMISS_IMG} to recruit nearby Saints. Saints will show up in Hoods you own. When you see them Press {RECRUIT_DISMISS_IMG} to recruit nearby Saints to follow you. | |
Homies | Gang - Revive Timer | 7 | 10000 | Small increase to time before followers bleed out. +15s DBNO_Extra_Time |
Homies | Gang - Revive Timer 2 | 19 | 24000 | Medium increase to time before followers bleed out. +30s DBNO_Extra_Time |
Homies | Gang - Weapons - Rifles | 43 | 39500 | Upgrade your gang members to carry Rifles Gang_Weapons: rifle |
Homies | Gang - Weapons - Shotguns | 21 | 25500 | Upgrade your gang members to carry Shotguns Gang_Weapons: shotgun |
Homies | Gang - Weapons - Smgs | 7 | 10500 | Upgrade your gang members to carry SMGS Gang_Weapons: smg |
Homies | Homie - Health Increase 1 | 9 | 12500 | Homies get a small health boost 150% Homie_Health |
Homies | Homie - Health Increase 2 | 21 | 26000 | Homies get a medium health boost 200% Homie_Health |
Homies | Homie - Health Increase 3 | 33 | 35000 | Homies get a large health boost 250% Homie_Health |
Homies | Homie - Saints Backup | 9 | 13500 | Saints Backup can be found in your HUB "PHONE" menu. Saints will arrive to help in combat Saints Backup |
Homies | Homie - Toughen Up | 5 | 7000 | Train your homies to flinch less in response to getting shot. 50% Homie_flinch_chance |
Homies | Homie - Toughen Up 2 | 15 | 17000 | Train your homies to not flinch at all when getting shot. 1% Homie_flinch_chance |
Homies | Revive - Speed | 13 | 19000 | Revive followers faster. 70% Revive Time |
Vehicle
Vehicles[] | ||||
Vehicles | Mech Suit - Duration | 25 | 28000 | Slightly extend the amount of time you can spend in the Mech Suit. 200% mech_suit_time = |
Vehicles | Mech Suit - Duration 2 | 37 | 36500 | Moderately extend the amount of time you can spend in the Mech Suit. 300% mech_suit_time = |
Vehicles | Mech Suit - Duration 3 | 45 | 40500 | Greatly extend the amount of time you can spend in the Mech Suit. You might want to bring some snacks for this one. 400% mech_suit_time = |
Vehicles | Mech Suit - Hover Cost | 37 | 37000 | Slightly decrease the cost of hovering while in the Mech Suit. 75% mech_suit_hover_cost |
Vehicles | Mech Suit - Hover Cost 2 | 43 | 40000 | Moderately decrease the cost of hovering while in the Mech Suit. 50% mech_suit_hover_cost |
Vehicles | Mech Suit - Hover Cost 3 | 49 | 42500 | Greatly decrease the cost of hovering while in the Mech Suit. 25% mech_suit_hover_cost |
Vehicles | Mech Suit - Overclock | 27 | 31000 | Remove some security protocols and allow the Mech Suit's weapons to recharge faster. |
Vehicles | Mech Suit - Overclock 2 | 39 | 37500 | Remove even more security protocols and allow the Mech Suit's weapons to recharge even faster. |
Vehicles | Mech Suit - Overclock 3 | 45 | 41000 | Remove all the limiters and allow the Mech Suit's weapons to reach their full potential. |
Vehicles | Nitrous - Damage | 7 | 10000 | Extreme collision damage to other vehicles while using nitrous. 500% Vehicle_collision_damage |
Vehicles | Skill - Nitrous | 1 | 2000 | Every vehicle you drive has nitrous. Press {NITRO_IMG} to engage. |
Weapon
Weapons[] | ||||
Weapons | Ammo - Explosive | 9 | 11500 | Carry 25% more explosive ammo 125% explosive ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Explosive 2 | 19 | 22000 | Carry 50% more explosive ammo 150% explosive ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Explosive 3 | 29 | 31500 | Carry 75% more explosive ammo 175% explosive ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Explosive 4 | 49 | 42000 | Unlimited explosive ammo unlimited explosive ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Pistol | 1 | 3500 | Carry 25% more pistol ammo 125% pistol ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Pistol 2 | 11 | 14000 | Carry 50% more pistol ammo 150% pistol ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Pistol 3 | 21 | 24500 | Carry 75% more pistol ammo 175% pistol ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Pistol 4 | 49 | 42000 | Unlimited pistol ammo unlimited pistol ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Rifle | 7 | 9500 | Carry 25% more rifle ammo 125% rifle ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Rifle 2 | 17 | 20000 | Carry 50% more rifle ammo 150% rifle ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Rifle 3 | 27 | 30500 | Carry 75% more rifle ammo 175% rifle ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Rifle 4 | 49 | 42000 | Unlimited rifle ammo unlimited rifle ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Shotgun | 5 | 7500 | Carry 25% more shotgun ammo 125% shotgun ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Shotgun 2 | 15 | 17500 | Carry 50% more shotgun ammo 150% shotgun ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Shotgun 3 | 25 | 29000 | Carry 75% more shotgun ammo 175% shotgun ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Shotgun 4 | 49 | 42000 | Unlimited shotgun ammo unlimited shotgun ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Smg | 3 | 6000 | Carry 25% more SMG ammo 125% smg ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Smg 2 | 13 | 16000 | Carry 50% more SMG ammo 150% smg ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Smg 3 | 23 | 26500 | Carry 75% more SMG ammo 175% smg ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Smg 4 | 49 | 42000 | Unlimited SMG ammo unlimited smg ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Special | 11 | 14500 | Carry 25% more special ammo 125% special ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Special 2 | 21 | 25000 | Carry 50% more special ammo 150% special ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Special 3 | 31 | 33000 | Carry 75% more special ammo 175% special ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Special 4 | 49 | 42000 | Unlimited special ammo unlimited special ammo |
Weapons | Dual Wield - Pistols | 3 | 5500 | Dual Wield Pistols |
Weapons | Dual Wield - Smgs | 15 | 18500 | Dual Wield SMGS |
Weapons | Melee - Super Strength | 3 | 6000 | Super Strength! Increases the power of your punches and how far you can throw people. 600^ Muscles, 130% Melee |
Weapons | Melee - Super Strength 2 | 13 | 18000 | Further increases the power of your punches and how far you can throw people. 1000% Muscles, 160% Melee |
Weapons | Melee - Super Strength 3 | 23 | 28000 | Fisticuffs much? Your punches are now very powerful, and you can throw people much further. 1400% Muscles, 190% Melee |
Disabled
Disabled[] | ||||
Damage | Damage - Explosive 4 | Disabled | 75000 | You will be immune to explosive damage. 100% explosion damage resistance |
Damage | Damage - Small Arms 4 | Disabled | 75500 | You will not take any damage from bullets and lasers. 100% bullet damage resistance |
Damage | Damage - Vehicle | Disabled | 2500 | Light reduction in damage when hit by a vehicle. 10% vehicle damage resistance |
Damage | Damage - Vehicle 2 | Disabled | 9000 | Moderate reduction in damage when hit by a vehicle. 30% vehicle damage resistance |
Damage | Damage - Vehicle 3 | Disabled | 15500 | Great reduction in damage when hit by a vehicle. 50% vehicle damage resistance |
Damage | Damage - Vehicle 4 | Disabled | 76500 | You will not take ANY damage when hit by a vehicle. 100% vehicle damage resistance |
Discounts | Clothing Store Discount | Disabled | 5000 | Receive a 15% discount at clothing stores 150% Hotspot cash and respect |
Homies | Homie - Tank | Disabled | 19500 | Tank Homie can be found in your HUB "PHONE" menu. He will deliver a tank to you in combat. Tank |
Homies | Homie - Ufo | Disabled | 20000 | UFO Homie can be found in your HUB "PHONE" menu. He will deliver a UFO to you in combat. Ufo |
Homies | Homie - Heli | Disabled | 18750 | Heli Homie can be found in your HUB "PHONE" menu. He will deliver a helicopter to you in combat. Heli |
Homies | Homie - Repair | Disabled | 21250 | Repair Homie can be found in your Cell Phone "PHONE" menu. He will repair your current vehicle. Repair |
Homies | Revive - Speed 2 | Disabled | 29500 | Revive followers much faster. 60% Revive Time |
Homies | Notoriety Wipe - Police | Disabled | 16500 | When called, wipes Police notoriety Notoriety Wipe - Police |
Homies | Notoriety Wipe - Alien | Disabled | 10250 | When called, wipes out all Alien notoriety Notoriety Wipe - Alien |
Homies | Homie - Health Increase 1 | Disabled | 12500 | Homies get a small health boost 115% Homie_Health |
Homies | Homie - Health Increase 2 | Disabled | 26000 | Homies get a medium health boost 130% Homie_Health |
Homies | Homie - Vtol | Disabled | 23500 | VTOL Homie can be found in your HUB "PHONE" menu. He will deliver a VTOL to you in combat. Vtol |
Homies | Homie - Weapons | Disabled | 13500 | Weapons Homie can be found in your Cell Phone "PHONE" menu. He will come ready for battle with a full arsenal of weapons. Weapons |
Player Abilities | Notoriety - Alien | Disabled | 13000 | Your Alien Notoriety will decay at a slightly faster rate 10 police Notoriety |
Player Abilities | Notoriety - Alien 2 | Disabled | 16000 | Your Alien Notoriety will decay at a faster rate 20 luchadores Notoriety |
Player Abilities | Notoriety - Alien 3 | Disabled | 18000 | Your Alien Notoriety will decay at a much faster rate 15 luchadores Notoriety |
Player Abilities | Skill - Bloody Mess | Disabled | 21250 | Everyone you kill becomes a bloody mess Bloody_Mess |
Player Abilities | Sprint - Unlimited Sprinting | Disabled | 2500 | Unlimited Sprinting. |
Player Abilities | Stamina - Increase 4 | Disabled | 28500 | Sprint 100% longer 100% Sprint_Bonus |
Vehicles | Vehicle - Tank | Disabled | 19500 | Retrieve the Tank at your Gateway Garage. Challenger (Average) |
Weapons | Faster Reloads 3 | Disabled | 20000 | You reload all weapons faster 175% Reload_Speed |
Weapons | Instant Reload - Pistols | Disabled | 49500 | Instantly reload your pistols No_Reloading: pistol |
Weapons | Instant Reload - Rifles | Disabled | 51500 | Instantly reload your rifles No_Reloading: rifle |
Weapons | Instant Reload - Shotguns | Disabled | 50500 | Instantly reload your shotguns No_Reloading: shotgun |
Weapons | Instant Reload - Smgs | Disabled | 50500 | Instantly reload your SMGS No_Reloading: smg |
Weapons | Faster Reloads 1 | Disabled | 8500 | You reload all weapons faster 125% Reload_Speed |
Weapons | Faster Reloads 2 | Disabled | 14500 | You reload all weapons faster 150% Reload_Speed |
Weapons | Faster Cooldowns | Disabled | 8500 | Tapping Reload cools down alien weapons a bit faster. 125% Faster_cooldown |
Weapons | Faster Cooldowns 2 | Disabled | 14500 | Tapping Reload cools down alien weapons faster. 150% Faster_cooldown |
Weapons | Faster Cooldowns 3 | Disabled | 20000 | Tapping Reload cools down alien weapons even faster. 175% Faster_cooldown |
Weapons | Faster Cooldowns 4 | Disabled | 40000 | Tapping Reload cools down alien weapons much faster. 200% Faster_cooldown |
Weapons | Ammo - Grenades | Disabled | 2750 | Carry 25% more grenades 133% grenade ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Grenades 2 | Disabled | 7000 | Carry 50% more grenades 166% grenade ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Grenades 3 | Disabled | 10750 | Carry 100% more grenades 233% grenade ammo |
Weapons | Ammo - Grenades 4 | Disabled | 42000 | Unlimited grenade ammo unlimited grenade ammo |
Trivia[]
- There are many disabled Upgrade entries in the game data files.
- The "unlockitall" cheat unlocks all non-Super Power upgrades and unlockables.[Reference needed]
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