Distill research: costs, timers and effect
Short answer
Distill research multiplies how much serum your Serum Lab makes.
What it does
Each level of Distill multiplies the Lab's serum output. Serum is the scarcest material, so Distill pays off in every other system.
Levels and upgrade costs
| Level | Cost | Time | Serum Lab level | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 scrap, 25 serum | 30 min | 1 | Serum ×1.3 |
| 2 | 160 scrap, 300 serum | 3 h | 2 | Serum ×1.5 |
| 3 | 480 scrap, 550 serum | 8 h | 3 | Serum ×2 |
Tips
- Research Distill first if serum is holding you back.
- Distill and the Distillery path stack.
Questions
How much does Distill research cost?
Level 1 costs 40 scrap, 25 serum (30 min), level 2 costs 160 scrap, 300 serum (3 h) and level 3 costs 480 scrap, 550 serum (8 h). Each level needs the Serum Lab at that level.
Numbers come straight from the game's rules and update with every release.
