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"Recharge Drone in R.E.O.: How to Get and Use"

by Camila Apr 20,2025

In the chilling world of *R.E.P.O.*, your survival hinges on the items you manage. Whether you progress to the next level or face the Disposal Arena with your teammates depends largely on these crucial resources. Among them, Recharge Drones stand out as vital tools for success. Here's how you can acquire and utilize them effectively.

What Recharge Drones Do

While navigating the Service Station, you'll encounter both single-use items like Mines and Grenades and rechargeable ones that rely on Energy Crystals for rejuvenation. At the start of *R.E.P.O.*, you'll notice a container-like object in your truck. This device is key to recharging your weapons or drones, albeit at the cost of one Energy Crystal per use.

Upon purchasing additional Energy Crystals, they seamlessly integrate into the container, so you won't need to track them post-purchase. To recharge an item, simply place it in the yellow bucket adjacent to the container, and watch as it regains its vitality. This process is essential for maintaining your gear in top shape, readying you for the challenges of the next level and the monsters that await.

However, the intensity of some levels can cause your items to wear down quickly. While you can recharge them with Energy Crystals at designated spots, you won't always be near your truck. This is where the Recharge Drone becomes an invaluable ally, allowing you to manage your items' energy on the go.

How to Get and Use the Recharge Drone in R.E.P.O.

The Recharge Drone, like other items and upgrades, can be found at the Service Station, which you access after successfully completing a level. Here, you can equip yourself with the necessary tools to ease your journey through the next level, provided you have the funds.

Items at the Service Station appear randomly, so it might take several visits before the Recharge Drone becomes available. Once it does, it will cost you between $4,000 and $5,000. This compact cube will occupy one of your inventory slots, so choose to assign it to slot 1, 2, or 3 upon purchase.

You can monitor your items' condition through the battery bar displayed beneath them. To recharge an item, select the drone, activate it with the 'E' key, and attach the depleted item. Let the Recharge Drone work its magic! When the drone's battery runs out, you can recharge it using Energy Crystals in your truck's container.

Now that you're equipped with the knowledge of how to find and use the Recharge Drone in *R.E.P.O.*, you're better prepared to face the horrors that lie ahead.

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