Perks
The gene tree/perk tree enables users to upgrade their capabilities at the cost of perk points. Players have a perk point for every level (Ascension Rank, not to be confused with METEM Favor Level), starting with 1 point at level 0 and ending with 31 points at level 30.
To make use of perk points, players should head to the Personal Loadout Terminal located within the Metem Command Hub. This terminal allows players to invest their points into a class ability and across four distinct skill trees. Certain perks require a level of investment in the class tree before they can be accessed.
The four available skill trees in Void Crew represent the game's primary role archetypes:
Gunner
Buffs related to manning turrets.
Class Ability - Empower Weapon
When manning any weapon activate the ability to channel void damage into your attacks, causing extra damage against all armor types. Leaving the weapon will cancel the channeled ability.
| Perk Name | Description | Required Investment | Max Level | Modifiers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetic Damage | When you are manning a kinetic Weapon System, the Damage is increased. | 0 | 4 | LV1 - 5%, LV2 - 10%, LV3 - 15%, LV4 - 20% |
| Energy Damage | When you are manning a Energy Weapon System, the Damage is increased. | 0 | 4 | LV1 - 5%, LV2 - 20%, LV3 - 15%, LV4 - 20% |
| Focus Fire | When you are manning a Weapon System, the Damage is increased. | 4 | 5 | LV1 - 5%, LV2 - 20%, LV3 - 15%, LV4 - 20%, LV5 - 25% |
| Rapid Fire | When you are manning a Weapon System, the Fire Rate is increased. | 8 | 3 | LV1 - 10%, LV2 - 20%, LV3 - 30% |
| Steady Aim | When you are manning a Weapon System, the Accuracy is increased. | 8 | 3 | LV1 - 10%, LV2 - 20%, LV3 - 30% |
| Range Boost | When you are manning a Weapon System, the Range is increased. | 8 | 3 | LV1 - 25%, LV2 - 50%, LV3 - 75% |
| Fabricate Advanced Weapon Mods | Unlocks MK II and III weapon mods in the Ship's Fabricator. | 16 | 1 | Unlocks MKII/III Weapon Mods |
Pilot
Contains buffs related to moving the Ship and performing the Void Jump. Usually never leaves the helm as they must always evade fire.
Class Ability - Auxiliary Shield
When manning the helm, activate the ability to channel a fast-charging omnidirectional shield with maximum damage absorption. Thrust boosters used during this time will also last longer. Leaving the helm will cancel the ability.
| Perk Name | Description | Required Investment | Max Level | Modifiers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strafe Thruster Boost | When you are manning the Helm, the Ship's Strafe Speed is increased. | 0 | 4 | LV1 - 20%, LV2 - 30%, LV3 - 40%, LV4 - 50% |
| Rotation Acceleration Boost | When you are manning the Helm, The Ship's Rotation/Yaw Speed is increased. | 0 | 4 | LV1 - 20%, LV2 - 30%, LV3 - 40%, LV4 - 50% |
| Void Jump Charge Boost | When you are manning the Helm, the Charge Rate of the Ship's Void Drive charge is increased. | 0 | 4 | LV1 - 25%, LV2 - 50%, LV3 - 75%, LV4 - 100% |
| Engine Efficiency | When you are manning the Helm, the Ship's Engine Power is increased. | 4 | 5 | LV1 - 5%, LV2 - 10%, LV3 - 15%, LV4 - 20%, LV5 - 25% |
| Thruster Booster Recharge | When you are manning the Helm, the Ship's Engine Power is increased. | 8 | 5 | LV1 - 5%, LV2 - 10%, LV3 - 15%, LV4 - 20%, LV5 - 25% |
| Thruster Booster Recharge | When you are manning the Helm, the Recharge Rate of the Ship's Thruster Boosters is increased. | 8 | 4 | LV1 - 20%, LV2 - 30%, LV3 - 40%, LV4 - 50% |
| Shield Absorption | When you are manning the Helm, the Damage Absorption of the Ship's Directional Shields is increased. | 8 | 4 | LV1 - 5%, LV2 - 10%, LV3 - 15%, LV4 - 20% |
| Thruster Booster Duration | When you are manning the Helm, the Duration of the Ship's Thruster Boosters is increased. | 12 | 3 | LV1 - 30%, LV2 - 60%, LV3 - 90% |
| Inscribe Thruster Booster Station | Unlocks the Thruster Booster Module in the Ship's Fabricator. | 16 | 1 | Unlocks Thruster Booster Module |
Notes - Shield Absorption - This bonus is multiplicative, not additive. +20% (full bonus) brings shield absorption from 50% to 60%.
Engineer
Buffs for tasks related to Repair and Maintenance.
Class Ability - Repair Instinct
While on foot, activate the ability to gain increased movement speed. While active, all repairs initiated are completed instantly.
| Perk Name | Description | Required Investment | Max Level | Modifiers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charged Carry | When you are carrying a Power Cell, the Charge Level recharges (100% charge rate is that of a normal charging station) | 0 | 4 | LV1 - 400%, LV2 - 600%, LV3 - 800%, LV4 - 1200% |
| Electrical Resistance | Improved Resistance to Damage Taken from Electrical Shock. | 0 | 4 | LV1 - 30%, LV2 - 50%, LV3 - 70%, LV4- 90% |
| Enhanced Magnetic Boots | Counters Inertia Push Effects and Gravity Loss aboard the ship. | 0 | 4 | LV1 - 30%, LV2 - 50%, LV3 - 70%, LV4- 90% |
| Lasting Enhancements | Your Enhancements last longer. | 4 | 5 | LV1 - 40%, LV2 - 80%, LV3 - 120%, LV4 - 160%, LV5 - 200% |
| Suit Enhancement | Improved Resistance to Damage Taken from Freezing and Oxygen Deprivation | 8 | 5 | LV1 - 10%, LV2 - 30%, LV3 - 50%, LV4 - 70%, LV5 - 90% |
| Enhancement Rejiggering | You can retry failed enhancements, covering up your own mistakes, or those performed by your inept Crewmates | 8 | 1 | +1 |
| Stronger Enhancements | Your Enhancements provide stronger boosts to affected Ship Systems. | 12 | 2 | LV1 - +1, LV2 - +2 |
| Fabricate Ship System Upgrader | Unlocks the Ship System Upgrader in the Ship's Fabricator | 16 | 1 | Unlocks Ship System Upgrader |
Scavenger/EVA
Scavenger excels at EVA journeys and gathering resources from wrecks/derelict structures. Their abilities are well suited for powering up facilities and using turrets that exceed the power of our ship weapons for long periods of time. They are also very good for going out and repairing the ship with their dash speed and low cooldowns.
Class Ability - Grappling Hook
As an Ectype, activate the ability to launch a grappling hook towards a target. Reactivate/release the ability trigger to cancel the grapple. You Cannot grapple onto non-player ships.
| Perk Name | Description | Required Investment | Max Level | Modifiers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetpack Dash Oxygen Optimizer | When you are wearing an EVA Jetpack, your Jetpack Dash consumes less Oxygen. | 0 | 4 | LV1 - 20%, LV2 - 30%, LV3 - 40%, LV4 - 50% |
| Heat Resistance | Improved Resistance to Damage Taken from Heat. | 0 | 4 | LV1 - 30%, LV2 - 50%, LV3 - 70%, LV4 - 90% |
| Long Throw | When Throwing Carryable Items, you can throw them further. | 0 | 4 | LV1 - +5, LV2 - +10, LV3 - +15, LV4 - +20 |
| Oxygen Tank Capacity | When you are wearing an EVA Jetpack, your Oxygen Capacity is increased. | 4 | 5 | LV1 - 20%, LV2 - 40%, LV3 - 60%, LV4 - 80%, LV5 - 100% |
| Jetpack Dash Speed Boost | When you are wearing an EVA Jetpack, your Jetpack Dash Speed is increased. | 8 | 3 | +1 |
| Jetpack Run | When you are wearing an EVA Jetpack, your Run Speed is increased. | 8 | 3 | LV1 - 50%, LV2 - 100%, LV3 - 150% |
| Jetpack Dash Cooldown Boost | When you are wearing an EVA Jetpack, your Jetpack Dash Cooldown is faster. | 12 | 3 | LV1 - 25%, LV2 - 50%, LV3 - 75% |
| Fabricate Oxygenated Blood Pack | Unlocks the Oxygenated Blood Pack in the Ship's Fabricator. | 16 | 1 | Unlocks Oxygenated Blood Pack |