Venturing into Icarus’s map as a lone prospector presents a unique test of self-reliance. Being alone, each decision defines your solitary journey. Thankfully, you gain access to the Solo Talent Technology Tree to help reduce woes and optimize self-sufficiency. So, keep reading as we let you dive deep into how to make the most out of being a solo build player in Icarus.

Best Talents for Solo Build Players in Icarus

Remember, different talents exist in Icarus, granting solo build players complete freedom in choosing their unique paths. Nonetheless, some talents are generally worth considering more than others, such as the following options:

10. Marathon Runner

• Rank: Novice
• Effects: +20/50 increase to maximum stamina
• Unlock Requirements: N/A
• Description: Empowers solo build players in Icarus to tirelessly manage various actions, including base construction, threat evasion, and resource gathering.

9. Fleet Footed

• Rank: Novice
• Effects: +5/10% increase to movement speed
• Unlock Requirements: N/A
• Description: Transforms a daunting, solitary trek into a manageable expedition by reducing travel times.

8. Lightning Recovery

• Rank: Novice
• Effects: +10/20% increase to stamina regeneration
• Unlock Requirements: Must have Marathon Runner
• Description: Reduces downtime from significant stamina consumption, allowing solo build players in Icarus to return to the fray sooner rather than later.

7. Low Maintenance

• Rank: Apprentice
• Effects:-10/20% decrease in water, food, and oxygen consumption
• Unlock Requirements: Must have Lightning Recovery or ‘Tis But A Scratch
• Description: Reduces essential resource consumption to optimize efficiency and self-sufficiency in prolonged expeditions.

6. Very, Very Quiet

• Rank: Apprentice
• Effects: -15% perceived threat while stealthed
• Unlock Requirements: Must have Fleet Footed
• Description: As a solo player, stealth is your friend to avoid getting mobbed by enemies. This talent allows you to navigate hostile biomes with a fairly low risk of getting aggroed.

5. Sweet, Savoury, Satisfied

• Rank: Apprentice
• Effects: +10% food effects duration
• Unlock Requirements: Must have Bounce Back
• Description: Reduces food consumption by increasing food buff duration.

4. Honed Heads

• Rank: Apprentice
• Effects: +5/10% damage with bows/crossbows and +10% reload speed of bows/crossbows
• Unlock Requirements: Must have Heavy Hitter
• Description: The bow/crossbow can arguably be a solo build player’s best companion in Icarus. Ensure that each arrow becomes a deadly force with the help of this talent.

3. Pack Horse

• Rank: Apprentice
• Effects: +25% weight capacity
• Unlock Requirements: Must have Low Maintenance or Bounce Back
• Description: Grants a substantial increase to carry weight capacity, significantly reducing resource-gathering bottlenecks.

2. Mobile Stockpile

• Rank: Journeyman
• Effects: -20% carry weight of wood, stone, and ores
• Unlock Requirements: Must have Pack Horse
• Description: Increases the backpack’s storage to help optimize resource gathering while reducing tedious trips back to base.

1. Lone Wolf

• Rank: Master
• Effects: +8/15% increase to XP gain when not in a party
• Unlock Requirements: Must have The Big Three or Pack Horse
• Description: Arguably the best talent for the solo build player in Icarus, this passive skill ensures fast leveling excursions through relentless experience gain.

Tip: This talent works well with Icarus drops increased XP events.

Tips & Tricks for Playing the Solo Build in Icarus

It might still seem more challenging than intended to play solo in Icarus, even with the right talents. So, here are some tips, tricks, and strategies to help you conquer the map as a lone prospector:

• Use long-range weapons to increase survivability. Avoid danger by maintaining distance between you and your enemies. Then, use stealth headshots for instant kills.
• Always maintain caution. Running and gunning is an easy recipe for disaster. So, study your opponents before deciding on an optimal way to dispatch them.
• Practice kiting. Don’t be a sitting duck when engaging with an enemy. Instead, move frequently and keep a safe distance to avoid damage.
• Optimize base defenses. Consider building your headquarters against terrain to take advantage of natural sturdiness.

How to Respec Talents in Icarus

Prospectors can respec talents by accessing their Talents screen. Here, right-click on the specific talent and select “Refund Point.” Each talent point removed costs 150 Ren, which is reasonably easy to obtain by completing missions. However, removing multiple points from different talents can make respeccing more expensive than expected.