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.

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.

These are the best fishing rods to use, in Dredge.