CRADLE
BUILD PLANNER
Allocate Energy across all six Cradle stat tracks, watch perks unlock at every breakpoint, and test builds before you commit in-game. Free respec means you can experiment endlessly - plan the exact path to the perks you want.
Convert looted weapons, equipment, and items into Cradle XP through the Matter Converter. Higher rarity yields more XP, and even failed runs contribute through stashed loot. Every 1,000 XP grants one Cradle level and one Energy point.
Allocate Energy one point at a time into any of the six stat tracks. Each point adds a gradual passive stat increase, and named perks unlock when you reach their exact Energy breakpoint. Tracks are linear - you invest sequentially toward each milestone.
Reset and reallocate all Energy at any time with zero cost. Cradle progression is shared across every Runner Shell, including Sentinel, and resets at the start of each new season. Experiment without consequence.
In Season 1, Runner Shell stat upgrades came from grinding faction reputation across six separate upgrade trees. Season 2 moved those core stat upgrades into the Cradle - one unified, freely respec-able system shared across all shells.
Factions still matter for contracts, reputation, unique gear and implant access, Sponsored Kits, and unlocking Cryo Archive - but they no longer gate your core stats. See the faction guide for what each organization offers in Season 2.