TCU Re-Code Beginner Guide – Trello Link, Partners, Upgrades

In this post, we will go over the basic mechanics of TCU: Re-Code and some of the most useful things I recommend doing when you are starting out. This includes the menu, best beginner equipment, jetpacks, units, partners, quests, and the general gameplay loop.

TCU Re-Code Beginner Guide – Trello Link, Partners, Upgrades

The game gives you plenty of different options, but you do not need to unlock or buy everything immediately. I found that focusing on a few important weapons and partners first can make the early game much easier.

So, if you are new to TCU: Re-Code or simply want a better idea of how the main systems work, here is everything you should know before getting deeper into the game.

How to disinfect IUTSM

Requirement : Cinema or few titans

First you have to encounter IUTSM, (he appears on wave 5 of shattered bones and the X wave of Infinity Mode) Then you have to protect anti parasite tank & cars from toilets until IUTSM appears. After few tank shots, IUTSM will fall on the ground, deal him 1000 dmg to remove the parasite.

How to earn resources effectively

Requirement : Giant Screen(w/Cinema) / or Titan 1.0 Trio

Select Shattered Bond mode and be titan.

Play it. done btw)

(Way easier if you have party.)

Some tips for Shattered Bond mode.

First, you need to kill enemies that use ranged attacks or can deal burst damage.(ex. Rocket Launcher Toilet). From the third wave onward, hide behind buildings and avoid the laser.

In Wave 4, support forces are coming to disinfect UTS’s infection, so protect them as much as possible. (This part will be hardest one if you don’t have cinema.) (At least protect the purification tank.)

As soon as Wave 5 begins, distract IUTS so he can’t attack the tank and support forces. If you have removed IUTS’s infection, proceed to G-Decoy together with him.

Whats the best mode to grind toilet kills?

In my opinion, it’s Normal mode 1-15 or Shattered Bond 1-7. (Normal Mode 1-15 : 450 kill per 30 ~ 40 minutes) (Shattered Bond 1-4 : 110 kill per 6~7 minutes. Only if you have Cinema)

Or you can play infinity mode with cinema or ttv(probably best)

How to grind scraps effectively?

Find a party to play Shattered Bond with. it’s best mode to grind scraps.(then exchange your resources to scrap that you need. it’s best way to spend your resources. )

Giant Screen

How to play Titan Screen effectively

When chaining skills, never use M1 first. M1 has a considerably long endlag.(use Claw or Stomp first.)

Don’t be aware of the Screen gauge on the left side of the screen. It will never run out.

If you are surrounded by multiple enemies or encounter a tricky enemy, use Teleport to escape the situation.

Tackle ability does not hit small enemies(Hook too). If there are no giant enemies, just use it simply for movement.

Don’t hesitate to use his RSOD ability. That is his most powerful skill.

Overall :

The Titan Screen demonstrates excellent performance in all directions except at long range. Avoid situations involving ranged combat whenever possible, and use Teleport and Tackle to engage enemies up close and wipe them out.

Main Menu

The first thing you should know is that your main menu contains most of the important systems you will be using.

From here, you can access things such as the Shop, Tech Upgrades, Partners, Analysis, and Quests.

The Shop is where you can buy different partners, equipment, and even materials.

Tech Upgrades are another important progression system, while the Partners section lets you manage both the units you spawn yourself and units that can appear automatically.

Analysis is basically your personal progression and general levels. One important thing about Analysis is that these upgrades stay permanently, so they are something you will continue building over time.

Then, of course, you have Quests, which are exactly what you would expect. Completing them gives you another way to progress and earn rewards.

Best Beginner Weapons to Get

When you first start playing, you begin with the Glock.

The Glock is fine for getting started, but it is obviously one of the weakest weapons available. I would recommend replacing it as soon as you have the opportunity to get something stronger.

You can unlock weapons in different orders depending on what you want, but the loadout I would personally recommend is:

• Large Laser
• ED Revolver
• Stungun

The Revolver is not completely required, and you can technically use something else depending on the game mode.

For certain situations, you may want to replace the Revolver with the Parasite Disabler instead.

However, for general gameplay, the combination of the Stungun, Revolver, and Large Laser works very well.

The Best Weapon Combo for Easy Damage

One of the simplest combat combinations I recommend using is the following:

Stungun → Revolver → Large Laser

Start by using the Stungun, then switch to the Revolver, and finally use the Large Laser.

This combination can deal a large amount of damage in only a few seconds. With the right setup, you can deal around 700 damage very quickly.

The Stungun helps you control the enemy, while the other weapons allow you to follow up with damage.

It is a simple combo, but it can be very effective when you are dealing with enemies that need to be defeated quickly.

Which Jetpack Should You Get?

Jetpacks are fairly straightforward when you are starting out.

My recommendation is to get Jetpack V1 first. It should work perfectly fine for quite a while, so there is no major reason to rush immediately toward Jetpack V2.

I would only recommend getting Jetpack V2 once you reach the point where you are confident that you genuinely need the upgrade.

Saving your resources early can be more valuable than constantly buying every new piece of equipment as soon as it becomes available.

How to Use the Jetpack Properly

There is also a small trick you should know when using your jetpack.

Do not simply spam the jump button.

Instead, you need to time your second jump around the peak of your first jump.

The timing can make a noticeable difference when trying to use the jetpack movement correctly.

If you press the jump too early or too late, your movement may not work the way you expect.

You can also press Z while using the jetpack to activate a boost.

This can be useful when you need extra movement and want to travel faster.

Should You Buy Materials?

Personally, I do not think buying most materials is worth it.

The one exception I would consider is Camcorder Memory, depending on what you need for your progression.

Scrap, however, does not seem worth buying at its current price.

Enhanced Scrap is especially expensive because it requires around 125 resources, which is a lot in TCU: Re-Code. On top of that, you also need some of the other Scrap types.

Because of this, I would avoid spending your resources on materials unless you specifically need something important.

For the most part, Camcorder Memories are the main material I would consider buying.

Which Unit Should You Get First?

When you start looking at units, my personal recommendation is to get the Cam Strider first.

The Dropship can be more effective in some situations, but there is an important difference to consider.

The units dropped by the Dropship may not count as your own units, which means they may not provide resources in the same way.

Cam Strider also becomes important because you need it before getting the upgraded version.

Because of that, getting mastery on the regular Cam Strider early can be a good idea.

It helps prepare you for the upgraded Cam Strider later in your progression.

Which Partners Should You Focus On?

There are many different partners available in TCU: Re-Code.

From what I have seen, the Camera characters have significantly more characters available, so they are generally a good group to focus on.

You can also check the different playable characters and decide which ones fit your preferred gameplay style.

For early playables, I would recommend looking at:

• Dark Speaker
• Speakerwoman

Both can be good options to start with.

Camerawoman is also a decent character, although personally, I do not find her gameplay as enjoyable as some of the other choices.

Titan TV is another important playable to unlock eventually, but that is something I would focus on later rather than immediately at the beginning.

How Quests Work

When you see an exclamation mark above an NPC, it means that character has a quest available.

You simply need to interact with the NPC and go through their dialogue to accept it.

Not every quest NPC behaves exactly the same way, though.

Some quest-related characters can appear at different intervals instead of standing in the same location all the time.

For example, Plunger can apparently spawn after defeating Rocket Toilet in certain situations.

The exact spawning behavior can vary, but the important thing is to keep an eye out for NPCs and quest markers while playing.

How to Unlock and Use Playables

There is a separate area where you can use Playables.

The basic system is fairly simple.

To equip Playable Protocol, you need to reach Knowledge 2.

Titans have additional requirements before you can actually play as them.

For example, Titan TV requires:

• 2 Tech
• 2 Strength
• Universe Pieces

Other Titans also have their own requirements.

From the information shown, TCM requires 2 Strength, while TSM requires 2 Morale.

Titans also require Universe Pieces, making them something you will need to work toward rather than immediately unlocking.

Non-Titan playables may not have the same requirements, although requirements can vary depending on the character.

Understanding Tech and Enemy Progression

One interesting thing about TCU: Re-Code is how the Tech system affects progression.

A character can be fully upgraded even when their basic stats appear to still be at one.

From what is shown, Tech upgrades mainly increase the chances of getting higher-tier equipment.

Enemies also have their own Tech progression system.

During the early game, you will mostly encounter regular Toilets with smaller sizes and weaker equipment.

As you progress further and enter more difficult modes, enemies can become much stronger.

They may receive:

• Better armor
• Larger sizes
• Stronger upgrades
• Lasers
• Rockets
• Other weapons

The higher their Tech level becomes, the more likely they are to receive these stronger upgrades and unlock new equipment.

This means the enemies you encounter later can be very different from the regular Toilets you fight at the beginning.

Let Your Partners Help You in the Early Game

If you are playing alone and trying to get started, your Partners can do a lot of the work for you.

Early on, getting lucky with your Partners can make encounters against different enemies much easier.

They can provide valuable support while you are still building your own equipment and progression.

However, you should also remember to spawn your own Partners.

This is important because kills from your own spawned Partners can give you resources.

So, do not just rely entirely on automatic units.

Use your own Partners as well and let them help you build up your resources while fighting.

You may also notice that Partners automatically spawn during gameplay, which gives you additional support as you continue playing.

Watch Out for Small Enemies

There is one small thing that can easily catch you off guard.

Some of the tiny enemies can get stuck behind roads or other parts of the environment because they are so small.

This can make them difficult to notice.

Always keep an eye around the battlefield, especially if you think an enemy is still alive but cannot immediately see where it is.

Small enemies can sometimes hide in awkward locations and become annoying if you ignore them.

The Basic Gameplay Loop

Once you understand all the different systems, the main gameplay loop becomes much easier to follow.

You enter the game and begin fighting enemies.

During the early stages, you can let your Partners help with some of the work while also spawning your own units to earn resources from their kills.

As you collect resources, you can start improving your equipment, unlocking better weapons, getting stronger Partners, and progressing through Tech upgrades.

Enemies will also become stronger as you move into more difficult modes.

They can gain better armor, larger sizes, and more dangerous weapons, so your own progression needs to keep up.

This is why I would not recommend wasting all your resources early.

Focus on building a reliable setup first.

Get better weapons, work toward useful Partners, and gradually unlock stronger Playables.

TCU: Re-Code has plenty of different systems to learn, but you do not need to understand everything immediately.

When you are starting out, I would focus on getting better weapons, learning how your jetpack works, unlocking useful Partners, and building resources through your own spawned units.

The Stungun, Revolver, and Large Laser combination is a strong setup to work toward, while Cam Strider is a useful early unit because of its importance for future progression.

Do not waste too many resources buying materials, and remember that Tech, Partners, Playables, and Analysis all become important as you progress further.

Also, keep an eye on quests, watch out for tiny enemies hiding around the map, and let your Partners help you when the early fights become difficult.

Once you understand the basic gameplay loop, TCU: Re-Code becomes much easier to progress through. Build your equipment gradually, collect resources, improve your units, and prepare yourself for the stronger enemies waiting in the more difficult modes.