In the desolate, soul-crushing expanse of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, walking isn't just locomotion—it's a philosophical statement, a ballet of survival, a goddamn art form! Sure, you could fiddle with those fancy zip-lines or monorails, but true legends know that real power courses through Sam's legs when strapped into one of those glorious mechanical skeletons. These aren't mere gadgets; they're cybernetic exoskeletons that transform trudging through apocalyptic wastelands into a symphony of effortless domination. Forget vehicles; bones are the new steel! 💀⚡

The Holy Trinity of Exoskeletal Glory

Hold onto your delivery pods, porters! Death Stranding 2 hides NINE earth-shattering skeletons across its treacherous landscapes. But here's the kicker—they're not random loot drops. Oh no! Kojima's genius demands you earn them through blood, sweat, and relentless parcel-hauling. Each comes in three progressively insane tiers: the humble Level 1 (basically training wheels), the glorious Level 2 (where things get spicy), and the mythic Level 3 (reserved for porting deities). The basic versions? Handed to you like participation trophies during the main story. But the upgraded beasts? They require devotion bordering on obsession. 🚛🔥

1. Battle Skeleton: Become an Immovable Object

Imagine facing down a herd of BTs while laughing maniacally as their attacks bounce off you like pebbles. That's the Battle Skeleton! Peter Gates at the Western Environmental Observatory hoards these beauties:

• Level 1: Unlocked automatically after Main Order 10 (Episode 3). Defense? Enhanced! Swagger? Unlocked!

• Level 2: Make Peter adore you! Three-star connection turns Sam into a walking bunker.

• Level 3: Four-star devotion transforms you into an indestructible juggernaut. BT tears literally evaporate before touching your suit!

2. Boost Skeleton: Speed Demon Incarnate

Why walk when you can fly? The Boost Skeleton turns cliffs into springboards and chasms into minor inconveniences. Find it with The Dowser in Episode 6's haunting dunes:

• Level 1: Bagged after Main Order 21. Suddenly, Sam’s sprinting like Usain Bolt on energy drinks!

• Level 2: Three-star bond with The Dowser = parkour mastery. Mountains? Vaulted! Rivers? Cleared in a single bound!

• Level 3: Four-star reverence unlocks near-superhuman agility. You’ll outrun timefall storms while juggling cryo-pods!

3. Bokka Skeleton: The Cargo King

More cargo space? Yes please! The Bokka Skeleton turns Sam into a bipedal freight train. Leon Easton at East Fort Knot (F4) guards these logistical marvels:

• Level 1: Your reward for Main Order 30 (Episode 7 finale). Suddenly, carrying a small village’s supplies feels light!

• Level 2: Three-star rapport with Leon = cargo capacity doubling like magic. Stack those crates to the sky!

• Level 3: Four-star worship means hauling entire settlements on your back without wobbling. Gravity? A mild suggestion!

The Grueling Grind: Worth Every Star ⭐

Skeleton Type	Speciality	Prepper Location	Unlock Requirements
Battle Skeleton Lv1	Defense	Peter Gates, W. Env. Observatory	Complete Main Order 10 (Episode 3)
Battle Skeleton Lv2	Enhanced Resilience	Same Prepper	★★★★☆ Connection Level
Battle Skeleton Lv3	Near-Invincibility	Same Prepper	★★★★★ Connection Level
Boost Skeleton Lv1	Speed & Jumps	The Dowser (Episode 6)	Complete Main Order 21
Boost Skeleton Lv2	Parkour Prowess	Same Prepper	★★★★☆ Connection Level
Boost Skeleton Lv3	Gravity Defiance	Same Prepper	★★★★★ Connection Level
Bokka Skeleton Lv1	Cargo Capacity	Leon Easton, East Fort Knot	Complete Main Order 30 (Episode 7)
Bokka Skeleton Lv2	Load Doubling	Same Prepper	★★★★☆ Connection Level
Bokka Skeleton Lv3	Atlas-level Hauling	Same Prepper	★★★★★ Connection Level

Getting those final stars isn't for the faint-hearted. It means:

• Delivering 50+ priority orders to the same prepper while dodging MULE raids

• Scavenging obscure memory chips hidden in ghost-infested ruins

• Listening to hours of apocalyptic small-talk without skipping dialogue!

But oh, the payoff! With a maxed skeleton, Sam doesn't traverse landscapes—he owns them. Cliffs crumble before his stride; BTs flee his shadow. It’s less gaming, more transcendental porting!

Future Visions: Where Do Skeletons Go Next? 🤖

Frankly, current skeletons feel almost primitive once you've tasted their power. In my delirious, chiralium-fueled dreams? Death Stranding 3's exosuits will fuse with BB pods to create bio-mechanical hybrids—skeletons that adapt to terrain, harvest chiral energy mid-stride, or even temporarily phase through matter! Imagine sprinting through a mountain instead of climbing it. Kojima, if you're reading this (you probably are), take notes! The future isn’t walking—it’s evolution in exoskeletal form. Until then? Grind those stars, porters. Become legends!

So strap in, buttercup. Those deliveries won’t haul themselves, and those four-star ratings won’t earn themselves. The path to skeletal godhood is paved with lost cargo and broken MULEs. Now get out there and WALK LIKE THE APOCALYPSE DEPENDS ON IT! 🌌👣