Sync Disks are essential for enhancing your experience in Shadows of Doubt, but they can be a bit challenging to understand. In this article, we will outline the five best Sync Disks and provide an overview of all Sync Disks available in the game.
Top Sync Disks in Shadows of Doubt
There are a total of 18 Sync Disks in Shadows of Doubt, but not all are worth the effort of installing. As highlighted in our Shadows of Doubt review, the Sync Disk system can be intricate, featuring two distinct ‘paths’ for most disks upon installation.
Some Sync Disks yield minor adjustments, like height changes or causing you to suffer adverse effects from consuming non-Kola brand items. Conversely, some disks offer significant advantages, while others just provide fun gameplay. So, which ones should you prioritize during your journey?
Beauty Sync Disk
The Beauty Sync Disk is a straightforward enhancement, regardless of the path selected. The Beauty Sync Disk features two options: ‘Allure’ and ‘Charm’. Allure is the more advantageous option, as it allows you to gather information more affordably, particularly with a notable 55% discount that can offset expenses.
| Effect & Upgrades | Allure | Charm |
|---|---|---|
| Base Effect | Receive a 10% discount on all goods purchased from Citizens. | Citizens are 10% more likely to provide information (name, details about other Citizens) at no cost. |
| Upgrade 1 | Increases discount to 20%. | Increases chance to 20%. |
| Upgrade 2 | Increases discount to 35%. | Increases chance to 35%. |
| Upgrade 3 | Increases discount to 55%. | Increases chance to 55%. |
Community Sync Disk
The Community Sync Disk possesses two effects, but one is notably superior. While the additional inventory space is a valuable upgrade, other Sync Disks also offer this benefit. Thus, I recommend choosing the ‘Care in the Community’ path for long-term gains.
| Effect & Upgrades | Heavy Lifter | Care in the Community |
|---|---|---|
| Base Effect | Increases inventory space by 1. | Boosts job payout by 10%. |
| Upgrade 1 | Further increases inventory space by 1. | Further boosts job payout by 10%. |
Kaizen V-Love Plus Sync Disk
The Kaizen V-Love Plus Sync Disk introduces an initial side effect, but the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks. This Sync Disk is essential for tackling tough side jobs, especially when the target description is vague. Both paths are beneficial, but I personally find the Physiological Perception to be the more formidable choice.
| Effect & Upgrades | Physiological Perception | Socioeconomic Perception | Side Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Effect | Determine a Citizen’s height from a photograph. | Identify a Citizen’s salary from a photo. | Citizens are 25% less likely to provide you free information. |
| Upgrade 1 | Identify a Citizen’s age from a photo. | Determine a Citizen’s relationship status from a face-to-face meeting. | |
| Upgrade 2 | Identify a Citizen’s shoe size from a photo. | Determine a Citizen’s current possessions during a meeting. | |
| Upgrade 3 | Eliminate side effect. | Eliminate side effect. |
Tenacity Sync Disk
The Tenacity Sync Disk focuses purely on combat, making its upgrades vital for longer gaming sessions. Unless you’re exceptionally stealthy during your break-ins investigations, you will inevitably face some confrontations. All three paths are powerful, though I recommend opting for the ‘Reflexes’ path.
| Effect & Upgrades | Clout | Brawn | Reflexes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Effect | Increases fist damage by 20%. | Boosts throwing power by 20%. | The first attack you receive is negated. |
| Upgrade 1 | Prevent the ‘Bleeding’ debuff. | Increases reach by 10%. | Receive a ‘Focused’ buff upon taking damage. |
| Upgrade 2 | Further increases fist damage by 10%. | Enhances throwing power by 10%. | Prevents ‘Bruised’ or ‘Broken Leg’ debuffs. |
| Upgrade 3 | Increases intimidation factor by 100% (Citizens more likely to flee). | Using an object as cover reduces bullet damage by 90%. | Receive 20% less damage overall. |
Trespasser Sync Disk
The Trespasser Sync Disk is the last one featured here, and honestly, it’s hard to recommend just one path. All the upgrades are incredibly beneficial, leaving the choice to your preferences. Given the amount of locking you’ll do in Shadows of Doubt, take your time choosing.
| Effect & Upgrades | Lockpicker | Resourceful | Invisible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Effect | Lockpicking is 50% faster. | Use half the number of lockpicks when picking locks. | Lockpicking is no longer considered illegal. |
Complete List of Sync Disks in Shadows of Doubt
Now, let’s explore the remaining 13 Sync Disks available in Shadows of Doubt, detailing their functions and upgrades. While these disks didn’t make the top five, they still offer valuable upgrades—except for one.
Ambassador Sync Disk
The Ambassador Sync Disk allows you to earn money through passive or active means. I recommend the ‘Competitor Data Mining’ path, and make it a habit to install this software on every Number Cruncher you encounter.
| Effect & Upgrades | Case Flow | Competitor Data Mining |
|---|---|---|
| Base Effect | Passive income of 10 Crows every 2 hours. | Earn 50 Crows by installing data mining software on any Number Cruncher. |
| 1st Upgrade | Increases passive income by 5 Crows. | Earn 100 Crows for installing software on any Number Cruncher owned by a business. |
| 2nd Upgrade | Further increases passive income by 5 Crows. | Earn 60 Crows for installing on regular Number Crunchers, and 120 Crows on business owner Number Crunchers. |
| 3rd Upgrade | Increases passive income by 5 Crows. | Earn 70 Crows for installing on regular Number Crunchers, and 140 Crows on business owner Number Crunchers. |
Cartographer Sync Disk
The Cartographer Sync Disk is straightforward; it grants you Crows each time you explore a new area or navigate vent systems. I recommend the ‘Urbex Cartographer’ path, as it’s easier and every apartment you enter counts as unexplored territory.
| Effect & Upgrades | Urbex Cartographer | Crawlspace Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Base Effect | Earn 5 Crows every time you enter an unexplored area. | Earn 10 Crows every time you enter unexplored vents. |
Constitution Sync Disk
The Constitution Sync Disk is fairly intuitive. While avoiding three negative status effects seems appealing, resolving them in-game is relatively easy. Compared to the gain of three whole inventory slots, this upgrade is not worthwhile.
| Effect & Upgrades | Chemistry | Cardiovascular |
|---|---|---|
| Base Effect | No longer suffer from the Cold debuff. | Increase inventory space by 1 slot. |
| 1st Upgrade | No longer suffer from the Smelly debuff. | Increase inventory space by 1 slot. |
| 2nd Upgrade | No longer suffer from the Tired debuff. | Increase inventory space by 1 slot. |
Frame Sync Disk
The Frame Sync Disk is amusing when maxed out on either path. It’s a fun experiment; neither path provides practical benefits—just try it for the laughs.
| Effect & Upgrades | Statuesque | Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Base Effect | Increase height by 15%. | Decrease height by 15%. |
| 1st Upgrade | Elevate height by 15%. | Reduce height by 15%. |
| 2nd Upgrade | Height up by 15%. | Height down by 15%. |
Interceptor Sync Disk
The Interceptor Sync Disk allows for Crow acquisition related to citizens. Here, the ‘Mailing List’ path is preferable, as it provides more frequent earning opportunities than ‘Safecracker’.
| Effect & Upgrades | Mailing List | Safecracker |
|---|---|---|
| Base Effect | Earn 10 Crows each time you learn the name AND address of a citizen. | Earn 25 Crows for discovering a citizen’s passcode. |
Model Citizen Sync Disk
The Model Citizen Sync Disk is unique, allowing Crows to be earned. It’s hard to suggest either path, so choose based on your play style. For instance, I read not often but indulge in Yakisoba Pan regularly.
| Effect & Upgrades | Street Cleaner | Bookworm |
|---|---|---|
| Base Effect | Earn 2 Crows for disposing of trash in cans or dumpsters. | Earn 6 Crows for reading a unique book. |
| 1st Upgrade | Earn 3 Crows for disposal. | Earn 16 Crows for reading a unique book. |
| 2nd Upgrade | Earn 4 Crows for disposal. | Earn 150 Crows for completing a book series. |
| 3rd Upgrade | Earn 6 Crows for reading a unique book. | Earn 2 Crows for disposal. |
Physique Sync Disk
Choosing a Physique Sync Disk depends on your play style. If you’re vulnerable to damage, ‘Vitality’ is ideal. I prefer ‘Fortitude’ as I usually deal the damage.
| Effect & Upgrades | Vitality | Fortitude |
|---|---|---|
| Base Effect | Increase max health by 20%. | Increase inventory space by 1 slot. |
| 1st Upgrade | Boost health regen by 10%. | Increase inventory space by 1 slot. |
Spartan Insurance Sync Disk
The Spartan Insurance Sync Disk focuses on ‘Insurance Fraud’. The Gold Medical Cover helps if you’re often wounded. You could gain the same results via Gold Accident Cover, but by sustaining self-inflicted harm. Gold Legal Cover is sporadically useful; just avoid getting apprehended.
| Effect & Upgrades | Gold Medical Cover | Gold Legal Cover | Gold Accident Cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Effect | Half the hospitalization costs. | Keep stolen items worth under 500 Crows upon knockout. | No fees for self-inflicted injuries; earn 100 Crows (once daily). |
| 1st Upgrade | Medical costs become free. | Keep stolen items worth under 1000 Crows. | Higher payouts for injuries. |
| 2nd Upgrade | Awaken in your owned bed, not in a hospital. | Keep stolen items under 10,000 Crows. | Higher payouts for injuries. |
Starch Brand Ambassador Sync Disk
Another Sync Disk for earning Crows but less enjoyable. If you must pick it, choose ‘Put Some Life Into It’ for a higher guaranteed payout.
| Effect & Upgrades | Spread the Word | Put Some Life Into It |
|---|---|---|
| Base Effect | Promote Kola products to Citizens. Earn 2 Crows for positive feedback. | Distribute Kola products to earn 6 Crows. |
| 1st Upgrade | Earn 3 Crows for positive feedback. | Earn 8 Crows when giving products. |
| 2nd Upgrade | Earn 4 Crows for positive feedback. | Earn 10 Crows when giving products. |
Sugar Daddy Sync Disk
Avoid the Sugar Daddy Sync Disk at all costs. Although it offers a quick 1000 Crows, the drawbacks make it a nightmare. It’s best left uninstalled.
| Effect & Upgrades | Down Payment | Side Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Base Effect | Receive 5,000 Crows upon installation. Uninstalling costs 6,000 Crows, reduced by 6 Crows for Kola product consumption and increased by 1 Crow for non-Kola items. | Consuming non-Kola items leads to blurred vision and health damage. |
| 1st Upgrade | Reduce uninstallation cost by 1,000 Crows. | |
| 2nd Upgrade | Further reduce uninstallation costs by 1,000 Crows. | |
| 3rd Upgrade | Additional 1,000 Crows reduction in uninstallation cost. |
Vigor Sync Disk
The Vigor Sync Disk is also self-explanatory. While Power may sound enticing, barging down doors doesn’t require much effort. However, being completely immune to fall damage is a significant upgrade.
| Effect & Upgrades | Power | Stability |
|---|---|---|
| Base Effect | Only one attempt needed to break down doors. | Completely immune to fall damage. |
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