In Dredge, as you progress through the game your original ship will not be able to measure up to the challenges of the sea.
The right equipment can mean the difference between success and failure. Be warned though, danger lurks in the unknown depths, and a lack of proper gear can leave you at the mercy of the creatures that inhabit the waters.
In this guide, I will showcase the best upgrades, from the engine, the fishing rod, the crab pot, and the trawl net, in Dredge.
If you are interested in more Dredge information, check out our guide on where to find all the sea monsters, in Dredge.
Dredge: Best Engine
Engines are required to traverse the world of Dredge. Different engines come in different sizes and provide different bonuses to your sailing speed. Equipping more engines stacks the bonuses to your speed.
In-game engine tooltips display speed taking into account any book bonuses.
Note: Larger engines provide more speed, but having a single engine means that taking hull damage could destroy the engine. Therefore it may be a good idea to split your engine power over more than one engine.
These are the best engines players should use, or check out if they work for them. Less expensive options are there for two-engine builds.
| Name | Speed (kn) | Cost | Location | Parts |
| Refined Outboard | +28,1 kn | $300 | Shipwright/Travelling Merchant | 2 |
| Twin Prop Engine | +39,4 kn | $450 | Shipwright/Travelling Merchant | 3 |
| Twin Jet Drive Engine | +56,3 kn | $500 | Shipwright/Travelling Merchant | 4 |
| Engine Stack | +72 kn | $750 | Shipwright/Travelling Merchant | 5 |
These were the best engines for players to use, in Dredge.
Dredge: Best Fishing Rod
As a fishing game, Dredge offers a diverse array of fish species to catch and collect. At the beginning of the game, you start with a simple fishing rod.
As you progress through the game you’ll want to upgrade your rod to increase your chances of catching different types of fish. Especially when there are seven different habitats for fish.
You won’t be able to catch all of them with one specific fishing rod, so here are the best options.
| Name | Fishing Speed | Compatible Habitats | Location | Parts |
| Harvesting Platform | +150% | Coastal, Shallow, and Oceanic | Shipwright/Travelling Merchant | 5 |
| Versatile Rod | +62% | Coastal, Shallow, Mangrove, and Volcanic | Shipwright/Travelling Merchant | 4 |
| Fathomless Winch | +94% | Abyssal, Hadal, and Oceanic | Shipwright/Travelling Merchant | 3 |
These are the best fishing rods to use, in Dredge.
Dredge: Best Crab Pot
Aside from all kinds of different fishes, players will be able to catch crabs, with special equipment.
These are called crab pots and can be placed in the ocean. They will stay there marked, and passively catch crabs for you. Once the limited time passes they will need to be collected and repaired before being able to be used again.
Here are the best options for players.
| Name | Yield | Capacity | Duration | Location | Parts |
| Complex Crab Pot | ~3 | 5×4 | 7 days | Fishmonger | 2 |
| Massive Crab Pot | ~2/3 | 5×5 | 7 days | Fishmonger | 2 |
| Reinforced Crab Pot | ~3 | 6×5 | 8 days | Fishmonger | 3 |
| Maw of the Deep | ~3 | 6×6 | 10 days | Crab Altar (Gale Cliffs) | N/A |
The Maw of the Deep is a secret crab pot, that players will be able to find in the Gale Cliffs, upon finding the Crab Altar.
These were the best crab pots, in Dredge.
Dredge: Best Trawl Net
As players progress through the story their need to fish for regular fish will be shifted towards catching exotic fish.
You will still need the common fish to maintain your income high as they fetch a good price. This is why nets will be one of the more necessary upgrades to install on your ship.
Here are the best options for trawl nets.
| Name | Compatible Habitats | Yield | Capacity | Duration |
| Silt Filtering Trawl Net | Mangrove, and Shallow | ~12 | 6×6 | 2 days |
| Tempered Mesh Net | Volcanic, and Coastal | ~12 | 6×6 | 2 days |
| Large Trawl Net | Coastal, and Shallow | ~12 | 8×8 | 4 days |
| Heavy-Duty Trawl Net | Coastal, and Oceanic | ~18 | 9×10 | 4 days |
Knowing which fishes you want to gather passively, will heavily depend on how much you will need as you go through the game.
Once any species of fish is sold for the first time, any time after that you catch it, the game will tell you how much that fish is worth.
Allowing players to make an informed decision on which areas hold the most value to them. At that point in their adventure, and in general, while playing and appreciating the world.
These were the best trawl nets, in Dredge.
Conclusion
In conclusion, these were the best upgrades for every equipment part, in Dredge.
Players have the freedom to go about what they need, and when they need it at their own pace. Fill the boat’s capacity at their own discretion, and explore the vast oceans while uncovering its secrets.
If you are interested in more ocean-inspired games, check out our list of the best games that are like Subnautica.
Let us know in the comments down below, which upgrades you feel are worth using, and which area of the game is the one you enjoy exploring most.
With thousands of hours played on Nintendo systems since the original Gameboy, Nikiforos is happy to share his endless passion for Nintendo franchises and everything he can get his hands on.
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