# Upgrading Habitats

Habitats have 3 levels and can be upgraded to increase utility. By leveling up, Habitats are able to spawn more unrefined crystals, increase their crafting capacity, and Harvest more KI per day. Upgrading one's Habitat comes with costs, and so must be treated as a strategic decision for the player.

<table><thead><tr><th width="99">Level</th><th width="99">Crystals</th><th width="97" align="center">Lifespan</th><th width="110">Durability</th><th width="94">Daily KI</th><th width="95">Crafting Capacity</th><th width="198">Upgrade Cost</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Up to 1 per day</td><td align="center">90</td><td>90</td><td>30</td><td>1</td><td><ul><li>2,400 KI</li><li>5 GENE</li><li>1 Genotype Crystal (same element as Habitat)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Up to 2 per day</td><td align="center">90</td><td>180</td><td>50</td><td>2</td><td><p></p><ul><li>3,600 KI</li><li>10 GENE</li><li>5 Genotype Crystals (same element as Habitat)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Up to 3 per day</td><td align="center">90</td><td>270</td><td>70</td><td>3</td><td>-</td></tr></tbody></table>

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*Displayed KI Harvesting Cap values are for single Habitats. Connecting more Habitats will increase daily cap.*
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### Effect on Durability

Upgrading a Habitat increases its present Durability by 90. This allows the player to Repair their Habitat an additional 90 times before Dormancy. This benefit takes effect once per upgrade (from Level 1 to Level 2, and Level 2 to Level 3).&#x20;

Note: The Habitat's Lifespan is not affected; only its Durability is increased.&#x20;

When the Habitat is revived, it will regain its full Durability


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