Into The Hive: How to Get Augments, Slots & Free Epics

Bug swarms pour out of the cave walls fast, and a bare starter rifle won't keep up for long. This Into The Hive how to get augments guide shows that the answer is simpler than it looks. Spin for them at base and grab the free epic that comes with your second day of logging in. Then level your weapon to open another slot. Get this right early and every run gets a little less frantic.

How Augments Work in Into The Hive

Augments are upgrades you attach to your equipment back at base, between expeditions. They change how a weapon or tool performs. One augment can raise your firing speed, and another can keep a turret alive longer against the swarm. Every loadout plays differently depending on what you slot in, so augments are where your build really takes shape.

Equipment Tokens are the currency tied to augments and new gear. You use them to unlock augments and to buy guns, throwables, and sentries from the lobby's Equipment menu.

Getting Your First Augment

Once you're back at base, open your augment screen and hit Spin to roll one. Don't stress about rarity on your first pulls. A common augment still gives a big boost in the early game, and it beats running a bare weapon into the caves.

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Keep these points in mind:

• Equip right away. Slap your first augment on your starter rifle. Augments aren't locked in, so you can pull one off anytime and move it to a stronger gun later.
• Log in on day two. Your second day of logging in hands you a free epic augment. That's a high-rarity roll at no cost. Put it on your current weapon and transfer it when you upgrade.
• Spin armor next. Armor has its own spins. Once your weapon has an augment, roll for armor, and again, common rarity is plenty early on.

Unlocking a Second Augment Slot

Each weapon starts with one augment slot. Push that weapon to mastery level 4 and a second slot opens up, so you can stack two effects on the same gun.

If you want to speed things up, the Mastery Booster game pass (199 Robux) doubles Mastery XP on every weapon and piece of equipment. It also halves the Cash and ore cost of every equipment upgrade, and it's yours for good.

Spend Your Cash in the Right Order

Augments do the most work when they sit on a weapon you've also upgraded. Follow this order:

1. Upgrade your starting weapon with the upgrade button instead of buying a new gun right away.
2. Spin for an augment and equip it, even if it's common.
3. Spin for armor.
4. Buy a 12K or 20K gun only after the first three steps are done, then move your augments over to it.
5. Add grenades and turrets to round out your loadout.

Skip the 5,000 gun entirely. It performs about the same as your starter weapon, so that cash is better saved for the 12K or 20K options.

Free Equipment Token Code

Redeem code HIVE1 for a free Equipment Token. It's the only active code right now.

Code	Reward
HIVE1	1 Equipment Token

To redeem it:

1. Finish the first mission so you reach the lobby. New players can't redeem before that.
2. Click the Shop button on the right side of the screen.
3. Find the code box at the bottom of the shop window.
4. Type or paste HIVE1 and press Redeem.

The last character is the number 1, not a lowercase L or a capital I. Codes are time-limited, so claim it soon. For new codes, join the official Into The Hive Discord and the To The Earth's Core Roblox group, which post updates and codes.

Game Passes That Speed Up Augment Progress

None of these are required, but two of them help you reach augment upgrades faster:

Game Pass	Price	What It Does
Mastery Booster	199 Robux	Double Mastery XP on all weapons and equipment; half Cash and ore cost on equipment upgrades
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

Mastery Booster ties most directly into augments because it doubles the Mastery XP you need to reach that second slot at mastery level 4. You can find all three passes on the Into The Hive Roblox page.

FAQ

Can I move an augment to a different weapon?

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

Do I need rare augments to do well early?

No. Common augments are strong enough for the early game. Focus on getting something equipped, then chase higher rarities later.

Where do I equip augments?

Back at base between runs. Customize your equipment there and check your loadout before heading out on the next expedition.