10 Mistakes in Saros That All Players Need To Avoid

After months of anticipation, the brand-new exclusive Saros has finally arrived. This single-player action game puts the player in the shoes of Soltari Enforcer Arjun Devraj, who investigates a lost-off-world colony only to find himself trapped within.

Surviving all challenges here while uncovering secrets is no simple feat, as you’ll need to stay on high alert against enemies, gather resources, collect weapons, and manage much more along the way. With that in mind, here are 10 mistakes you should avoid at all costs in Saros.

1 Playing With Incorrect Settings

One of the most common mistakes players make in Saros starts before they even dive into the gameplay, and that’s ignoring settings. The game is filled with a variety of differently colored projectiles, and depending on our vision, some may be harder to spot than others.

However, the fix is quite straightforward. All you need to do is head to your Settings, then navigate to Visuals, where you can customize the color of every projectile according to your preference. Choose colors that are clearly visible and easy to distinguish for each type, as this small adjustment can make major differences.

2 Picking the Wrong Skills

Saros features a skill tree with branching paths, and choosing the right upgrades is crucial if you want to stand a chance in its unforgiving world. Wasting your hard-earned resources on upgrades that contribute little to your progression can set you back significantly.

Instead, go for things like Proficiency Enhancements, Drive Upgrades, Restoration Upgrades, and Artifact Slots. These particular upgrades deliver real value from the very beginning of the game, and continue to pay off well into later stages, making them well worth investing in.

3 Avoiding Modifiers

Carosan Modifiers in Saros open a range of buffs and debuffs for your character, and while using them is completely optional, taking full advantage of them can make Arjun a menace in the game.

These modifiers become available once you complete the second biome in the game. On top of that, it’s worth heading into Settings and navigating to Gameplay, where you’ll want to enable the Unlimited Protection Modifiers option. This effectively allows you to put on protections, which is the positive stat that provides buffs.

4 Going For Wrong Modifiers

Since we’re on the subject of modifiers, it’s well worth seeking out a few options that can give you an edge. Among the best are Armor Enhancement 1, which reduces all incoming damage to your integrity, and Nova Dash, which allows you to dash straight through nova projectiles and beams.

Weapon Symmetry increases the chances of finding weapons that will match closely the ones you have, while Overlord Restoration fully replenishes your integrity upon encountering an Overlord. To keep things balanced, consider selecting Artifact Destruction, which will randomly destroy one of the Artifacts each time you enter a new biome.

5 Ignoring Priority in Your Run

If you want to get the most out of each run, it’s essential to define your goal before you even start. Ask yourself what the run is actually about. Are you looking to farm and stockpile Lucenite to push your progression, or are you focused on taking down a new boss?

If it’s the latter, you’ll want to stack Integrity and Power, giving yourself a larger health pool alongside increased weapon damage to handle the challenge ahead. On the other hand, if farming is your priority, stacking Drive is the way to go, as it will also boost the amount of Lucenite you can earn at the end of each run, which means faster level-ups and quicker progression.

6 Heading into the Passage

One mistake you’ll want to avoid in Saros is making unnecessary trips to the Passage, the hub area where you return between each run. While there are moments where visiting it is required for story progression and other essential tasks, you should resist the urge to head back unless the game explicitly prompts you to do so.

This is especially true if you’re in the middle of a strong run or have just taken down a boss. Returning to the Passage will reset your proficiency level and your stats, essentially throwing away all the momentum you’ve built up. By staying on track and pushing forward, you’ll carry upgraded stats and gears into the next biome, giving yourself a major head start.

7 Picking All Weapons in the Game

Just don’t make the mistake of assuming that every piece of gear in Saros with a higher proficiency level is automatically superior to what you’re currently carrying. Proficiency level doesn’t reflect a weapon’s total damage output, as that information is conveyed through the stats listed beneath it.

What higher proficiency level actually signals is the quality of the weapon’s secondary stats, which are where the real value lies. These secondary stats can include perks like extra ammo, bonus effects triggered when you dash, and other useful things. The higher the proficiency level, the more powerful these secondary stats become.

8 Not Returning to Previous Biomes

As you push through the biomes in Saros, you’ll gradually unlock new movement tools such as the grappling hook and powered-up melee. What many players look for is the fact that these tools aren’t just useful for moving forward, as they can be used to revisit previous biomes and access areas that were once out of reach.

Heading back with the new movement tools opens up inaccessible sections, rewarding you with collectibles that you may have missed and allowing you to crack open containers that were sealed during the first visit. All of this means a massive boost to your power, so explore all biomes.

9 Farming Lucenite

One of the most important resources you should be actively farming in Saros is Lucenite. This is easily identified by its yellow appearance and is crucial because it fuels your unlocks within the Armor Matrix, which is essential for anyone looking to upgrade Arjun’s stats.

You can collect it by exploring the open world or by defeating enemies, but keep in mind that Lucenite despawns surprisingly quickly. So, make sure to pick it up as soon as it drops before it goes for good.

10 Farming Halcyon

Another resource you absolutely cannot afford to overlook is Halcyon. Unlike Lucenite, it doesn’t despawn, so there’s no rush to grab it the moment you spot it.

However, it is quite rare to come across and tends to be tucked away behind doors or hidden in containers, so keep a sharp eye out. You can spend it in the Armor Matrix, specifically on the purple upgrades, which are genuinely game-changing in the impact they can have on your build.

Game Name	Saros
Developer	Housemarque
Release Year	2026

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