The upgrade purchase screen in Dishonored .
Upgrades improve the equipment that the protagonist takes with them on missions . Upgrades can be purchased from Piero Joplin in Dishonored , the black market in The Knife of Dunwall and The Brigmore Witches and from black market shops in Dishonored 2 and Death of the Outsider .
Upgrades are significantly different from Dishonored 2 onwards. The black market shops have many upgrades already available, and display all as blueprints , meaning what looks like an upgrade could in fact just be ammunition. Dishonored 2 also included Masterwork upgrades. Each pair of Masterwork upgrades is mutually exclusive, but can give the equipment it is applied to a massive boost.
All upgrades are described further on the appropriate page.
Dishonored Upgrades[ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Corvo's Pistol Upgrade
600 Coins
N/A
The upgrade increases damage dealt with pistol, and unlocks Pistol Accuracy, Pistol Magazine, and Pistol Reload upgrades.
Pistol Accuracy 1
300 Coins
Corvo's Pistol Upgrade
Increases pistol accuracy.
Pistol Accuracy 2
600 Coins
Pistol Accuracy 1
Further increases pistol accuracy.
Pistol Magazine 1
300 Coins
Corvo's Pistol Upgrade
Increases the capacity of Corvo's pistol to 2 bullets .
Pistol Magazine 2
450 Coins
Pistol Magazine 1
Increases the capacity of Corvo's pistol to 3 bullets.
Pistol Magazine 3
600 Coins
Pistol Magazine 2
Increases the capacity of Corvo's pistol to 4 bullets.
Pistol Reload 1
300 Coins
Corvo's Pistol Upgrade
Shortens reloading times for Corvo's pistol.
Pistol Reload 2
600 Coins
Pistol Reload 1
Further shortens reloading times for Corvo's pistol.
Bullet Capacity 1
300 Coins
N/A
Allows Corvo to carry 10 more bullets (20 total).
Bullet Capacity 2
600 Coins
Bullet Capacity 1
Allows Corvo to carry 10 more bullets (30 total).
Explosive Shot
600 Coins
Small-Scale Combustion Refinement Blueprint
Unlocks the ability to purchase Explosive Bullets .
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Bolt Capacity 1
300 Coins
N/A
Increases Corvo's bolt storage capacity by 10 (total 20).
Bolt Capacity 2
600 Coins
Bolt Capacity 1
Increases Corvo's bolt storage capacity by 10 (total 30).
Crossbow Accuracy
300 Coins
N/A
Increases the accuracy of Corvo's Crossbow
Crossbow Range
450 Coins
N/A
Increases the effective range of Corvo's Crossbow
Crossbow Reload
600 Coins
N/A
Increases the reload speed of Corvo's Crossbow
Combat Sleep Dart
600 Coins
N/A
Sleep Darts instantly render targets unconcious even in combat.
Incendiary Bolts
600 Coins
Incandescent Paste Blueprint
Unlocks the ability to purchase Incendiary Bolts.
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Grenade Capacity
450 Coins
N/A
Increases Grenade storage capacity by 4 (9 total).
Sticky Grenade
600 Coins
Spiked Grenade Housing Blueprint
Unlocks the ability to purchase Sticky Grenades.
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Spring Razor Capacity
450 Coins
N/A
Increases Spring Razor storage capacity by 4 (9 total).
Spring Razor Radius
600 Coins
N/A
Increases the area of effect for Spring Razors.
Sword Upgrades[ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Sword Crossing
600 Coins
N/A
Makes the Sword more effective when locking blades and pushing against an enemy.
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Mask Optics 1
300 Coins
N/A
Unlocks Corvo's mask's ability to zoom.
Mask Optics 2
400 Coins
Mask Optics 1, Lens Magnification Blueprint
Further Increases Corvo's mask's ability to zoom.
Armor Upgrades [ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Improved Armor
600 Coins
Bonded Galvani Weave Blueprint
Reduces damage taken by Corvo.
Boot Stealth 1
450 Coins
Folded Galvani Resin Blueprint
Eliminates the sound made by Corvo's footsteps while walking.
Boot Stealth 2
600 Coins
Boot Stealth 1
Eliminates the sound made by Corvo's footsteps while sprinting.
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Bone Charm Capacity 1
300 Coins
N/A
Allows Corvo to carry an additional bone charm (4 total).
Bone Charm Capacity 2
450 Coins
Bone Charm Capacity 1
Allows Corvo to carry 2 additional bone charms (6 total).
The Knife of Dunwall and The Brigmore Witches Upgrades[ ]
Upgrades can be purchased immediately before missions.
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Wristbow Accuracy
300 Coins
N/A
Increases the accuracy of Daud's wristbow.
Wristbow Range
450 Coins
N/A
Increases the effective range of Daud's wristbow.
Wristbow Reload
450 Coins
N/A
Daud's wristbow immediately reloads after shooting or changing ammo.
Combat Sleep Dart
600 Coins
N/A
Sleep darts instantly render targets unconscious even in combat.
Armor Upgrades [ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Improved Armor
450 Coins
Bonded Galvani Weave Blueprint
Reduces damage taken by Daud.
Boot Stealth 1
450 Coins
Folded Galvani Resin Blueprint
Eliminates the sound made by Daud's footsteps while walking.
Boot Stealth 2
600 Coins
Boot Stealth 1
Eliminates the sound made by Daud's footsteps while sprinting.
Bolt Capacity Upgrades [ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Bolt Capacity 1
300 Coins
N/A
Increases Daud's bolt storage capacity by 10 (total 20).
Bolt Capacity 2
450 Coins
Bolt Capacity 1
Increases Daud's bolt storage capacity by 10 (total 30).
Sleep Dart Capacity 1
300 Coins
N/A
Increases Daud's sleep dart storage capacity by 3 (total 13).
Sleep Dart Capacity 2
600 Coins
Sleep Dart Capacity 1
Increases Daud's sleep dart storage capacity by 2 (total 15).
Explosive Bolt Capacity 1
450 Coins
Small-scale Explosive Refinement Blueprint
Increases Daud's explosive bolt storage capacity by 3 (total 8).
Explosive Bolt Capacity 2
600 Coins
Explosive Bolt Capacity 1
Increases Daud's explosive bolt storage capacity by 2 (total 10).
Thrown Weapon Upgrades [ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Grenade Capacity
450 Coins
N/A
Increases Daud's grenade storage capacity by 4 (total 9).
Chokedust Capacity
450 Coins
N/A
Increases Daud's chokedust storage capacity by 4 (total 9).
Baffle Dust (only available in The Brigmore Witches )
300 Coins
Baffle Dust Blueprint
Enemies hit by chokedust are not alerted. Instead, when the cloud dissipates, they resume whatever they were doing before.
Mine Upgrades [ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Arc Mine Capacity
450 Coins
Compact Arc Amplifier Blueprint
Increases Daud's arc mine storage capacity by 3 (total 6).
Stun Mine Capacity
450 Coins
Compact Arc Amplifier Blueprint
Increases Daud's stun mine storage capacity by 3 (total 6).
Arc Mine Extra Charge
600 Coins
Compact Arc Amplifier Blueprint
Arc mines can kill one more target, making a total of 3.
Stun Mine Extra Charge
600 Coins
Compact Arc Amplifier Blueprint
Stun mines can incapacitate one more target, making a total of 3.
Bone Charm Upgrades [ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Bone Charm Capacity 1
250 Coins
N/A
Increases the number of bone charms Daud can equip by 1 (total 4).
Bone Charm Capacity 2
250 Coins
Bone Charm Capacity 1
Increases the number of bone charms Daud can equip by 1 (total 5).
Bone Charm Capacity 3
250 Coins
Bone Charm Capacity 2
Increases the number of bone charms Daud can equip by 1 (total 6).
Bone Charm Capacity 4 (only available in The Brigmore Witches )
400 Coins
Bone Charm Capacity 3
Increases the number of bone charms Daud can equip by 2 (total 8).
Dishonored 2 Upgrades[ ]
Crossbow Upgrades [ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Availability
Effect
Crossbow Accuracy
300 Coins
N/A
From start
Crossbow aim is improved and stabilized.
Extended Bolt Range
450 Coins
N/A
From start
Crossbow bolts travel faster, further.
Reload Speed
600 Coins
N/A
From start
Faster reload
Crossbow Bolt
N/A
N/A
Purchased from start
Crossbow ammunition. Unbroken bolts can be recovered from fallen enemies and walls.
Hardened Bolt
300 Coins
Crossbow Bolt
Fire Hardening Treatment Blueprint
Bolt that inflicts greater damage
Sleep Dart
N/A
N/A
Purchased from start
Bolt that puts an enemy to sleep after a delay.
Instant Sleep Dart
400 Coins
Sleep Dart
Combat Sleep Dart Blueprint
Puts an enemy to sleep instantly
Incendiary Bolt
400 Coins
N/A
Dispersed Incendiary Release Blueprint
Enables Black Market shops to sell bolts that immolate enemies
Combustion Bolt
450 Coins
Incendiary Bolt
Dispersed Incendiary Release Blueprint
Incendiary bolt with wider radius. Immolates multiple enemies.
Stinging Bolt
250 Coins
N/A
Mercury Vapor Distillation Blueprint
Enables Black Market shops to sell bolts that sting, causing enemies to flee.
Howling Bolt
250 Coins
N/A
Pyro-Sonic Casing Blueprint
Enables Black Market shops to sell bolts that stun and blind enemies for a time.
Pistol Upgrades [ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Availability
Effect
Pistol Reload Speed 1
200 Coins
N/A
From start
Faster reload
Pistol Reload Speed 2
400 Coins
Pistol Reload Speed 1
From start
Even faster reload
Pistol Accuracy 1
300 Coins
N/A
From start
Tightens dispersion and stabilizes pistol aim
Pistol Accuracy 2
600 Coins
Pistol Accuracy 1
From start
Further tightens dispersion and stabilizes pistol aim.
Magazine +1
200 Coins
N/A
From start
Adds 1 bullet to the magazine.
Magazine +1
200 Coins
Magazine +1
From start
Adds another bullet to the magazine.
Magazine +1
200 Coins
Magazine +1
From start
Adds another bullet to the magazine.
Explosive Bullet
450 Coins
N/A
Small-Scale Combustion Refinement Blueprint
Enables Black Market shops to sell bullets that explode on contact.
Explosive Cluster Bullet
450 Coins
Explosive Bullet
Small-Scale Combustion Refinement Blueprint
Enables Black Market shops to sell bullets that explode, fragmenting on contact.
Pistol Bullet
N/A
N/A
Purchased from start
Pistol ammunition. Loud.
Magnetized Bullet
350 Coins
Pistol Bullet
Alloy Polarization Blueprint
A magnetized bullet that briefly disrupts Clockwork Soldiers .
Armored Bullet
350 Coins
Pistol Bullet
Slug Splintering Wedges Blueprint
Ricochets off hard surfaces, including enemy armor.
Gear and Outfit Upgrades [ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Availability
Effect
Refined Lens Optics
200 Coins
N/A
From start
Enhanced optics with a second, greater level of magnification.
Bonecharm Slots +2
300 Coins
N/A
From start
Unlocks 2 additional bonecharm slots.
Bonecharm Slots +3
450 Coins
Bonecharm Slots +2
From start
Unlocks 3 additional bonecharm slots.
Springrazor Storage +2
450 Coins
N/A
From start
Increases Springrazor storage capacity by 2.
Bolt Capacity +5
300 Coins
N/A
From start
Increases crossbow bolt storage capacity by 5.
Bolt Capacity +5
450 Coins
Bolt Capacity +5
N/A
Further increases crossbow bolt storage capacity by 5.
Bullet Capacity +5
350 Coins
N/A
From start
Increases bullet storage capacity by 5.
Bullet Capacity +5
450 Coins
Bullet Capacity +5
N/A
Further increases bullet storage capacity by 5.
Silent Running
400 Coins
N/A
Folded Galvani Resin Blueprint
Make less noise when running
Silent Sprint
500 Coins
Silent Running
Folded Galvani Resin Blueprint
Make less noise when sprinting.
Sword Upgrades [ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Availability
Effect
Sword Crossing
450 Coins
N/A
From start
Gives you an advantage in locked-sword contests.
Grenade Upgrades [ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Availability
Effect
Grenade
N/A
N/A
Purchased from start
A metal shell, packed with a thick, explosive tar made from refined whale oil.
Impact Grenades
400 Coins
Grenade
Triggered Housing Blueprint
Impact grenades explode on contact with living targets.
Sticky Grenade
450 Coins
N/A
Spiked Grenade Housing Blueprint
Enables Black Market shops to sell grenades that anchor to targets.
Mine Upgrades [ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Availability
Effect
Stun Mine
N/A
N/A
Purchased from start
A mine that can be placed anywhere, which stuns your enemies with electric rays.
Chain Lightning
450 Coins
Stun Mine
Conductive Filaments Blueprint
Enemies near the primary target are also electrified.
Stun Mine Charge +1
300 Coins
Stun Mine
From start
Each Stun Mine functions an additional time.
Stun Mine Charge +1
300 Coins
Stun Mine Charge +1
From start
Each Stun Mine functions an additional time.
Springrazor
N/A
N/A
Purchased from start
When triggered, this tightly-wound mechanism releases shrapnel. Can be locked onto most surfaces. Triggered by vibration.
Double Release
450 Coins
Springrazor
Secondary Coiling Blueprint
Each Springrazor works twice.
Springrazor Reach
300 Coins
Springrazor
From start
Increased radius for Springrazors.
Masterwork Upgrades [ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement/s
Character
Effect
Coffin Nails
700 Coins
Crossbow Accuracy, Extended Bolt Range, Reload Speed, Configurable Grooving Blueprint
Corvo
Fires bolts at a high rate. Semi-automatic firing.
The Dealer
700 Coins
Crossbow Accuracy, Extended Bolt Range, Reload Speed, Configurable Grooving Blueprint
Corvo
Aim-lock up to 3 targets at once, firing a single, splintered bolt. Only works with regular crossbow bolts.
Piercing Insult
700 Coins
Crossbow Accuracy, Extended Bolt Range, Reload Speed, Configurable Grooving Blueprint
Emily
Bolts can pierce multiple enemies. Improved damage.
Long Distance Lover
700 Coins
Crossbow Accuracy, Extended Bolt Range, Reload Speed, Configurable Grooving Blueprint
Emily
When using the spyglass, the crossbow has perfect accuracy, even when you chain shots. Improved damage.
Ancient Howl Bolt
600 Coins
Howling Bolt, Reverberation Tubing Blueprint
Both
Blinds enemies. Causes witches to flee.
Deep Howl Bolt
600 Coins
Howling Bolt, Reverberation Tubing Blueprint
Both
Blinds enemies. Causes wolfhounds to flee.
The Determined Traveler
700 Coins
Pistol Reload Speed 2, Pistol Accuracy 2, Magazine 3, Firing Chamber Pivot Blueprint
Corvo
When using the spyglass, the pistol has perfect aim, even when you chain shots. Reduced area of effect spread damage range.
The Crimson Painter
700 Coins
Pistol Reload Speed 2, Pistol Accuracy 2, Magazine 3, Firing Chamber Pivot Blueprint
Corvo
Improved area of effect spread damage range. All bullets fragment. Reduced effective range. Improved damage.
The Red Siblings
700 Coins
Pistol Reload Speed 2, Pistol Accuracy 2, Magazine 3, Firing Chamber Pivot Blueprint
Emily
Bullets are fired in rapid bursts. Magazine size reduced to 3. Improved accuracy. Reduced area of effect spread damage range.
The Insistent Gentleman
700 Coins
Pistol Reload Speed 2, Pistol Accuracy 2, Magazine 3, Firing Chamber Pivot Blueprint
Emily
The pistol chain feeds ammo and never needs reloading. Semi-automatic firing.
Collector's Carapace
700 Coins
Dual-Layered Galvani Weave Blueprint
Both
Reduces damage taken
Moth Dust Wrappings
700 Coins
Dual-Layered Galvani Weave Blueprint
Both
You are less visible in well-lit areas.
Monkey Wrench
450 Coins
Sword Crossing, Blade Conversion Blueprint
Both
Deal sword damage against Clockwork Soldiers.
Occult Kiss
450 Coins
Sword Crossing, Blade Conversion Blueprint
Both
Deal more sword damage against magic-using enemies.
The Expansive Lady
700 Coins
Counter-Blast Inversion Blueprint
Both
Grenade blast radius is expanded.
Discreet Inquiry
700 Coins
Counter-Blast Inversion Blueprint
Both
Grenade noise is reduced.
Death of the Outsider [ ]
Gear and Outfit [ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Bonecharm Slots +2
300 Coins
N/A
Unlocks 2 additional bonecharm slots.
Bonecharm Slots +3
450 Coins
Bonecharm Slots +2
Unlocks 3 additional bonecharm slots.
Mine Storage +2
500 Coins
N/A
Increase mine storage capacity by 2.
Grenade Storage +2
300 Coins
N/A
Increases grenade storage capacity by 2.
Grenade Storage +2
300 Coins
Grenade Storage +2
Increases grenade storage capacity by 2.
Voltaic Gun Ammo Capacity +5
300 Coins
N/A
Increase Voltaic Shot storage capacity by 5 and special ammo storage capacity by 3.
Voltaic Gun Ammo Capacity +5
500 Coins
Voltaic Gun Ammo Capacity +5
Further increase Voltaic Shot storage capacity by 5 and special ammo storage capacity by 3.
Silent Running
500 Coins
N/A
Make less noise when running.
Silent Sprint
900 Coins
Silent Running
Make less noise when sprinting.
Refined Lens Optics
200 Coins
N/A
Enhanced optics with a second, greater level of magnification.
Boiled Leather Armor
500 Coins
N/A
Reduces damage taken.
Concealment Finish
500 Coins
N/A
You are less visible in poorly lit areas.
Voltaic Gun [ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Voltaic Gun Reload Speed
300 Coins
N/A
Faster reload.
Electrical Burst
450 Coins
N/A
Enables Black Market shops to sell Electrical Bursts.
Voltaic Shot
N/A
N/A
Standard ammunition for the voltaic gun. Muffled, but not silent.
Makeshift Bolt
500 Coins
Voltaic Shot
Allows the use of mundane items as ammunition.
Incendiary Bolt
400 Coins
N/A
Enables Black Market shops to sell bolts that immolate enemies.
Charged Shot
700 Coins
N/A
Increases damage and enables various alternate functions.
Grenade [ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Sticky Grenade
450 Coins
N/A
Enables Black Market shops to sell grenades that anchor to targets.
Sticky Grenade Extender
400 Coins
Sticky Grenade
Extend the radius of Sticky Grenades.
Hyperbaric Grenade
400 Coins
N/A
Enables Black Market shops to sell Hyperbaric Grenades.
Hyperbaric Muffler
400 Coins
Hyperbaric Grenade
Reduce the noise produced by Hyperbaric Grenade.
Grenade
N/A
N/A
A metal shell, packed with a thick, explosive tar made from refined whale oil.
Impact Grenades
400 Coins
Grenade
Impact Grenades explode on contact with living targets.
Mine [ ]
Upgrade Name
Cost
Requirement
Effect
Springrazor
N/A
N/A
When triggered, this tightly-wound mechanism releases shrapnel. Can be locked onto most surfaces. Triggered by vibration.
Springrazor Reach
300 Coins
Springrazor
Increased radius for Springrazors.
Double Release
450 Coins
Springrazor
Each Springrazor works twice.
Hook Mine
N/A
N/A
A mine that can be thrown or placed anywhere and grabs your enemies.
Hook Mine Reach
300 Coins
Hook Mine
Extend the reach of Hook Mines.
Salvage Mines
500 Coins
N/A
3 used Springrazors and/or Hook Mines can be salvaged to make a brand new Hook Mine.
Trivia [ ]
During development, the sword's Masterwork upgrade Monkey Wrench was called The Grinding Blade.[1]
References [ ]