This video discusses the various methods to obtain manufacturing instructions in Elite Dangerous Odyssey for upgrading suits and weapons. Players can obtain these instructions by completing surface missions, specifically salvage missions with a higher chance of yielding the desired materials, or by using a less recommended method of respawning data terminals by logging out and logging back in.
In this video, the speaker addresses the common question of how to obtain manufacturing instructions in Elite Dangerous Odyssey for equipment upgrade material gathering. Manufacturing instructions are data materials required for upgrading suits and weapons. The drop rate for these instructions is random, making them seem elusive. The video provides three main methods for obtaining manufacturing instructions.
The first method is to complete Odyssey surface missions, which can occasionally reward players with manufacturing instructions. While these missions are relatively rare, it is possible to receive multiple instructions in a single mission. To find these missions, players should check the on-foot bulletin boards at various stations and filter the missions by material rewards.
The second method involves selecting salvage missions that require retrieving an electrical component from a crash site. These missions have a higher chance of offering manufacturing instructions. It is recommended to choose missions with a threat level of two or above. The player is taken to a downed satellite or navigation beacon, where they must access a data panel. This panel has a good chance of containing manufacturing instructions.
The third method, although not officially endorsed by the game developers, is the most time-efficient way to gather manufacturing instructions. Instead of completing the mission and extracting the component, players can log out to the main menu and immediately log back in. This respawns the data in the terminal, including the chance to obtain manufacturing instructions. This method can be repeated as desired until enough instructions are obtained.
While the third method may not be recommended for the best gaming experience, it proves effective in quickly acquiring manufacturing instructions. The speaker shares personal results of gathering approximately 14 manufacturing instructions within 30 to 40 minutes using this method, compared to only one instruction obtained randomly while completing a salvage mission that took 15 minutes.
In conclusion, players can obtain manufacturing instructions by completing Odyssey surface missions and searching for salvage missions with a higher chance of providing the desired materials. Alternatively, players can employ the fast but less recommended method of logging out and logging back in to respawn data terminals.