Into The Hive Augment Upgrades: Slots, Spins and Tips

How Augments Work in Into The Hive

The caves get nastier the deeper you push, and raw firepower alone won't carry your squad back to extraction. That's where Into The Hive augment upgrades come in. They're the layer of customization that turns a basic rifle or turret into gear that fits how you play. Getting them right early makes every run safer.

Augments are equipment upgrades you apply back at base between expeditions. They change how your gear performs. One Augment might raise a gun's firing speed, while another keeps a deployed turret alive longer against the swarm. Because they slot onto individual pieces of equipment, two players carrying the same gun can end up with very different loadouts.

Equipment types include these, and all of them matter for your build:

• Guns: your main damage source, starting with the AR 01 rifle
• Throwables: grenades and similar tools
• Sentries: deployable turrets that cover your squad

Getting Your First Augment

You roll Augments with the spin button at base. Don't stress about rarity on your first rolls. A common Augment is already a solid boost when you're starting out.

Log in on your second day for a free epic Augment. Put it on your starting rifle right away. Augments aren't locked to the gear you put them on. You can remove one at any time and move it to a stronger weapon later, so nothing is wasted by using it on your starter gun now.

Equipment Tokens are the currency that unlocks equipment and Augments. They also buy new guns, throwables and sentries in the lobby's Equipment section. Spend them carefully, since they feed both your arsenal and your upgrades.

Unlocking the Second Augment Slot

Each weapon starts with one Augment slot. Level a weapon to mastery level four to unlock a second slot. Since Augments transfer freely between weapons, any rolls you collect before then can move onto that second slot once it opens.

Smart Upgrade Order for New Players

Early Cash runs out fast. Here's an order that gets the most out of it:

1. Upgrade your starting weapon. Hit the upgrade button on the gun you already own instead of buying a new one.
2. Skip the 5,000-Cash gun. The AR 02 costs 5,000 but performs almost the same as your starter. Save that money.
3. Spin for an Augment and slot it onto your upgraded rifle.
4. Spin for armor. Common rarity is fine for the early game here too.
5. Buy a 12K or 20K gun once your upgrades, Augments and armor are set, then move your best Augments onto it.
6. Round out the loadout with grenades and a turret.

Weapon and equipment upgrades cost Cash and ore, so mine as you go during missions. Diving deeper into the hive pays out better rewards, which speeds up every step on this list.

Codes That Help With Upgrades

One code is active right now, and it feeds straight into your Augment progress:

Code	Reward
HIVE1	1 Equipment Token

To redeem it:

1. Launch Into The Hive and wait until you load into the main area.
2. Open the Shop.
3. Find the code box near the bottom of the shop window.
4. Type or paste HIVE1 exactly as written.
5. Press Redeem.

If the code doesn't go through, double-check the letters and try again after a moment. New codes tend to drop with updates, so keep an eye on the developer's Discord and the To The Earth's Core Roblox group.

Game Passes That Speed Up Upgrades

A few passes on the Into The Hive Roblox page tie directly into your progression and survival:

Pass	Price	Effect
Mastery Booster	199 Robux	Double Mastery XP on every weapon and piece of equipment; half the Cash and ore cost for every equipment upgrade
VIP	199 Robux	+50% Cash from missions, +50% Scrap, +25% Rank XP, VIP tag
Phoenix Armor	799 Robux	Once per mission, revive when downed, knock back nearby bugs and get a 5-second shield dome

Both the Mastery Booster and the Phoenix Armor set are permanent once you buy them.

FAQ

Can I move an Augment to a different weapon?

Yes. You can remove an Augment at any time and transfer it to another weapon, so it's safe to equip good rolls on your starter rifle.

When does a weapon get a second Augment slot?

At mastery level four for that weapon.

Is it worth buying the AR 02?

Not early on. At 5,000 Cash it performs nearly the same as the starting rifle. Upgrade your current gun and save for a 12K or 20K weapon instead.

What does the HIVE1 code give?

One Equipment Token, which you can put toward Augments or new equipment.