Death Stranding: How to Carry More Cargo
In Death Stranding, every delivery tests your ability to balance fragile packages, terrain challenges, and threats like BTs or MULEs. Early-game cargo limits force tough choices, but with upgrades like exoskeletons, floating carriers, and vehicles, you’ll transform into a hauling powerhouse. Here’s how to maximize your carrying capacity and dominate the chiral network.
1. Increase Cargo Limits via Porter Grade
- How It Works: Every delivery improves your Porter Grade, a passive skill system. Focus on:
- Volume Deliveries: Prioritize large, multi-package orders.
- Premium Objectives: Opt for “Legend of Legends” ranks for faster progression.
- Check Progress: Open the Porter Grade menu (under “Cuff Links”) to track your “Cargo Load” stat. Each upgrade boosts your base capacity.
Pro Tip: Grind deliveries between Lake Knot City and Waystation West of Capital Knot City early for quick XP.
2. Unlock the Power Skeleton (Episode 2)
- How to Get the Power Skeleton: Complete the Engineer’s story delivery in Episode 2.
- Benefits:
- Carry Limit: +150kg (Level 1) to +300kg (Level 3).
- Battery Drain: Moderate (recharge at shelters).
- Upgrade Path: Raise the Engineer’s connection level to unlock higher tiers.
Best For: Heavy cargo hauls without vehicles (e.g., mountainous regions).
3. Craft the Floating Carrier (Episode 3)
- Unlock Requirement: Deliver to the Weather Station in Episode 3.
- How to Use:
- Load up to 400kg onto the carrier.
- Drag it behind Sam or attach it to vehicles like trikes.
- Bonus: Immune to timefall damage, making it ideal for long treks.
Pro Tip: Stack two carriers for massive hauls (attach one to your back, drag the other).
4. Steal or Build Vehicles (MULE Truck FTW)
- MULE Truck:
- Capacity: Holds XL cargo and 8+ standard packages.
- How to Get: Raid MULE camps (Central Region) or fabricate later.
- Bridges Truck: Unlocked post-Episode 5, ideal for off-road heavy hauls.
- Trikes: Best for speed but limited to smaller cargo.
Pro Tip: Park trucks near distro centers to reuse them across deliveries.
Cargo Strategies Comparison
| Method | Capacity | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Power Skeleton | +300kg | Mountainous terrain |
| Floating Carrier | 400kg+ | Long hauls, timefall zones |
| MULE Truck | 600kg+ | Open-world bulk deliveries |
Why Optimize Cargo Capacity?
- S-Rank Deliveries: Hit weight/time targets for premium rewards.
- Efficiency: Reduce trips between locations.
- Combat Readiness: Free up inventory slots for weapons like Bola Guns or Hematic Grenades.
Mastering cargo capacity turns Death Stranding’s logistical nightmares into streamlined triumphs. Whether you’re lugging antimatter bombs or delicate pizzas, these upgrades ensure you’ll never leave a package behind.
Once you’ve mastered carrying more cargo, dive into our guides to unlock the Speed Skeleton for faster sprinting, get the Floating Carrier to transport bulk cargo effortlessly, and optimize sleep mechanics to recover stamina efficiently. These tools and tips will help you streamline deliveries and dominate Death Stranding’s toughest challenges!
Share Your Strategies! What’s your go-to hauling method? Drop a tip in the comments below!
