Upgrades
Upgrades are purchased by spending upgrade points, which in turn are created by harvesting Tiberium. Each ordinary upgrade costs 1 upgrade point, while upgrading to Tier 2 costs 5 upgrade points, and upgrading to Tier 3 costs 9 upgrade points. Tier 1 is available immediately at no cost and is listed here merely for completeness. The common upgrades Range, Speed, Refire and Accuracy Boost are available to all classes at Tier 1, all other upgrades are specific to one class and require Tier 2 or 3.
Common to all classes
Tier 1 Tech
Tech UpgradeUnlocks Tier 1 Units and Upgrades
Tier 2 Tech
Tech UpgradeUnlocks Tier 2 Units and Upgrades and adds the Tier 2 MCV weapon.
Tier 3 Tech
Tech UpgradeUnlocks Tier 3 Units and Upgrades and further improves the MCV.
Range Boost
Passive UpgradeIncreases the weapon and vision range of all Tier 1 units.
Speed Boost
Passive UpgradeIncrease the movement speed of many units.
Refire Boost
Passive UpgradeDecreases the reload or recharge time of many Gun and Laser units.
Accuracy Boost
Passive UpgradeIncreases chance to hit by 50% for Tier 1 Cannon and Rocket Units. Rocket units will no longer miss against moving targets. Cannon units will no longer miss when moving.
Offense Class
Available at Tier 2
Resonance Amplifier
Shockwave UpgradeUpgrades the Shockwave with a Resonance Amplifier, increasing its dodge, and allowing it to detect stealth in a small radius.
Missile Storm
Weapon UpgradeGives the Sandstorm the Missile Storm ability, which allows it to shoot less accurate rockets with area damage. Also adds area damage to the Talon and Commando.
Demolitions Kit
Commando UpgradeThe Commando carries C4 Charges that can be thrown at structures and heavy units for massive damage.
Composite Armor
MCV UpgradeIncreases the Health and Speed of your MCV.
Available at Tier 3
Mirror Plating
Vehicle UpgradeGives the Refractor the Refraction ability, which splits incoming damage into multiple outgoing beams when activated. Also provides the Refractor and Mammoth Tank with a mirror coat, passively giving them a chance to reflect enemy attacks.
Dispersion Bays
Mastodon UpgradeThe Mastodon can launch depth charges from both sides of the unit.
Backup Systems
Husk UpgradeYour husks will gain health over time, and automatically stand up when they reach full health, under your control.
Advanced Composite Armor
MCV UpgradeFurther increases the Health and Speed of your MCV.
Defense Class
Available at Tier 2
Medical Training
Infantry UpgradeProvides all infantry with Medical Training, which increases their health and heals them when garrisoned in a vehicle or building.
Enhanced Repairs
Utility UpgradeIncreases the repair speed of the GDI Dozer, and increases the repair radius and amount repaired by the Defense MCV.
Assault Packs
Infantry UpgradeFor select infantry: increases speed, allows cliffjumping, and adds the Jump Jets ability to quickly close the distance to a target.
Defensive Matrix
MCV UpgradeCreates a Defensive Shield in a large radius around the MCV when it is unpacked.
Available at Tier 3
Reflective Dozer
Vehicle UpgradeProvides Reflective Dozer Blades for the Armadillo and Rhino, which have a chance to reflect weapons back at the attacker.
Sticky Bombs
Juggernaut UpgradeAllows the Juggernaut to launch a series of large, visible mines.
Enhanced Shields
Structure UpgradeIncreases the shield health and regeneration of the MCV, Crystal Shield, Tunnel, and Outpost.
Mobility Matrix
MCV UpgradeCreates a Defensive Shield in a large radius around the MCV when it is mobile.
Support Class
Available at Tier 2
Weapon Dampeners
Spanner UpgradeActivate to reduce nearby enemies' rate of fire.
Berzerker Engine
Hammerhead UpgradeWhen activated, the Hammerhead fires quickly but inaccurately, with decreased movement speed and dodge for a short time.
Electrolysis Projector
Conductor UpgradeAllows the Conductor to electrify targeted area, dealing blast damage to enemy units.
Advanced Thrusters
MCV UpgradeEnhances this MCV's propulsion system to allow for greater movement speed.
Available at Tier 3
Defensive Maneuvers
Kodiak UpgradeWhen used, the Kodiak dramatically increases its armor and speed, passively increase the armor of nearby allies, and can no longer fire.
Gravity Field
Thunderhead UpgradePrimary weapon will root target and significantly reduce its chance to dodge. Also slows all units in a radius of the target.
Augmented Reconstruction
Archangel UpgradeAllows the Archangel to root itself in place, repairing all nearby allies.
Charged Capacitors
MCV UpgradeIncreases the rate at which Support Points are gained for using Support Powers.
