Mastering Infusion: Never Lose Your Favorite Guns in Deathloop

In Deathloop, the time loop premise is both a blessing and a curse. While you retain knowledge and experience, you initially lose all your gear at the start of each new loop. Thankfully, the ability to infuse items, including your hard-earned guns, changes the game entirely. Infusing a gun in Deathloop makes it permanently available to you at the beginning of each loop, allowing you to build your ideal arsenal and maintain a consistent playstyle without having to reacquire your favorite firearms every single day.

How Infusion Works in Deathloop

The core mechanic behind infusion revolves around a resource called Residuum. You obtain Residuum by defeating Visionaries (the game’s bosses), absorbing the Residuum left behind by their bodies. Additionally, you can sacrifice items you don’t want to gain smaller amounts of Residuum.

Once you have enough Residuum, you can access the infusion menu through your loadout screen between missions. Here, you can select weapons, Slabs (special abilities), and Trinkets (passive buffs) to infuse. The amount of Residuum required varies depending on the item’s rarity and power. For example, a powerful legendary weapon will cost significantly more Residuum to infuse than a common trinket.

After you infuse a gun, it becomes a permanent part of your inventory. Even if you die and the loop resets, that gun will be available for you to equip at the beginning of the next loop. This dramatically reduces the frustration of losing progress and allows you to focus on experimenting with different strategies and tackling objectives more efficiently. It also creates interesting learning opportunities like those explored by the Games Learning Society.

Strategies and Considerations for Infusion

Effective use of infusion is essential for maximizing your potential in Deathloop. Here are a few tips and strategies to consider:

• Prioritize High-Value Items: Focus on infusing the weapons and Slabs that significantly impact your playstyle or are difficult to obtain. Legendary weapons with unique perks or Slabs that grant powerful abilities should be at the top of your list.

• Balance Your Arsenal: Don’t just focus on one or two powerful weapons. Diversify your infused arsenal to handle different combat situations. A silenced pistol for stealth, a shotgun for close-quarters combat, and a versatile rifle for mid-range engagements are a good starting point.

• Sacrifice Wisely: Consider which items you can afford to sacrifice for Residuum. Common trinkets or duplicate weapons are good candidates for sacrifice. Be careful not to sacrifice any unique or powerful items that you might need later.

• Plan Your Loops: Knowing which Visionaries drop the Slabs or weapons you want to infuse can help you plan your loops more efficiently. Prioritize those targets early in the day to collect the necessary items and Residuum.

• Experiment and Adapt: Infusion gives you the freedom to experiment with different weapon combinations and playstyles. Don’t be afraid to try new things and adapt your loadout based on the challenges you face.

Deathloop Infusion: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What happens when you infuse a gun in Deathloop?

Infusing a gun in Deathloop makes it permanently available in your inventory across all loops. You won’t lose it when the day resets.

2. How do I get Residuum?

You obtain Residuum primarily by defeating Visionaries. You can also gain smaller amounts by sacrificing unwanted items.

3. Can I sacrifice an infused item?

Yes, you can sacrifice infused items, but be warned: they are gone forever if sacrificed. Weigh the Residuum gain against the item’s usefulness carefully.

4. Is there a limit to how many items I can infuse?

There is no hard limit on the number of items you can infuse. However, Residuum is a finite resource, so you’ll need to prioritize and manage your resources carefully.

5. What’s the best way to farm Residuum?

The most efficient way to farm Residuum is to hunt down Visionaries. Each one drops a significant amount, making them valuable targets. You can also replay specific levels to find additional items to sacrifice.

6. What happens if I drop an infused weapon during a loop?

If you drop an infused weapon during a loop, it will automatically return to your inventory at the start of the next loop. You won’t see it in your loadout menu until the loop resets.

7. Do Trinkets also need to be infused?

Yes, like weapons and Slabs, Trinkets also need to be infused to keep them across loops. Trinkets provide valuable passive bonuses, so infusing a good selection is highly recommended.

8. Can I infuse the same item multiple times?

No, you only need to infuse an item once. Once infused, it’s permanently yours unless you sacrifice it. The extra residuum you get can be used to sacrifice for other items.

9. Which weapons should I prioritize infusing first?

Prioritize infusing weapons that complement your playstyle and offer unique advantages. Legendary weapons like Aleksis’ LIMP-10s or Harriet’s Fourpounder are excellent choices due to their unique perks. Also, think about the PT-6 Spiker to kill enemies silently, or the Sepulchra Breteira for long range.

10. Does infusing a Slab keep the upgrades I’ve unlocked for it?

Yes, when you infuse a Slab, all the upgrades (Trinkets) you’ve equipped to it are also retained across loops. This makes infusing upgraded Slabs a high priority.

11. Can I lose infused items if I die a certain number of times?

No, infused items are permanently retained regardless of how many times you die. This is one of the biggest benefits of the infusion system.

12. What’s the difference between infusing a weapon and not infusing it?

Without infusing a weapon, you’ll lose it when the loop resets. Infusing ensures you have it available at the start of each new day, saving you the trouble of finding it again.

13. How early in the game can I start infusing items?

You unlock the ability to infuse items relatively early in the game, after completing the “Ubiquity” quest. This quest introduces you to the concept of Residuum and how to use it.

14. Is it possible to accidentally sacrifice an item I wanted to keep?

Yes, it’s possible to make mistakes when sacrificing items. Always double-check the item you’re about to sacrifice to avoid accidentally losing something valuable.

15. Does difficulty affect the amount of Residuum I get?

No, the amount of Residuum you receive from Visionaries and sacrificed items doesn’t change based on the game’s difficulty setting. This allows players to experiment with different strategies and difficulties without affecting their ability to progress.

Conclusion

The ability to infuse guns and other items in Deathloop is a game-changer. It allows you to build a powerful and versatile arsenal that you can rely on in every loop. By understanding the mechanics of infusion, prioritizing key items, and managing your Residuum effectively, you can significantly increase your chances of breaking the loop and achieving your goals. Understanding these game mechanics, and how players use them, is an important function of the Games Learning Society.