ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs Upgrade Priority Tier List
S-tier buys that pay for themselves before the neon airbrush tempts you.
Yen in ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs is calm until it is not. Hashimoto collects rent, express shipping eats margins, and a missing electric screwdriver turns three email jobs into one long evening. This upgrade priority tier list ranks tools and workshop investments by return on time—how quickly they increase completed jobs, reduce failures, or unlock higher-paying licenses. Pair ranks with Workshop upgrades execution notes and Tool unlocks gates.
Economy tuning shifted in the launch patch—early expenses softened—so some B-tier items arrive sooner than demo creators showed. Adjust mentally if your save started at release.
Tier definitions
| Tier | Meaning |
|---|---|
| S | Buy as soon as unlocked; changes daily income curve |
| A | Strong next purchase after S-tier; story or license enabler |
| B | Situational; buy when active jobs demand it |
| C | Comfort or cosmetic; defer until two rent cycles saved |
| D | Pure flair unless role-playing aesthetic shop identity |
S-tier upgrades
Electric screwdriver — Cuts screw removal on walk-ins and email orders. First major quality-of-life jump referenced in How to Play and Beginner tips.
Basic parts storage / sorting trays — Pairs with inventory filters from the launch patch. Prevents lost fasteners during Atari and flip-phone jobs in First Days walkthrough.
First license aligned to your active story customer — Often phone or handheld tier for early narrative. Without it, walk-ins stall regardless of tools.
A-tier upgrades
Magnification / bench lighting — Moves hinge and flex jobs from frustrating to fair. Essential before Hana chains on Device difficulty.
Diagnostic bench — Boosts margins on electrical faults; Takashi reputation rises when you diagnose instead of guess.
Standard shipping upgrades — When email jobs dominate mornings; see Early game walkthrough.
Precision bit set — Gates licensed console back panels; pairs with Takashi and Atari content in Devices catalog.
B-tier upgrades
Soldering station — Required for corrosion and audio jobs (Grandma Chiyo, Kenji). Post-patch solder behavior is smoother; still tune precision on Controls.
Express shipping discount tier — Profitable only at volume; skip if walk-ins carry your week.
Secondary license categories — Buy when referrals appear, not preemptively.
Salvage bench organization — If you flip auction lots from How to Get Spare Parts.
C-tier upgrades
Airbrush / cosmetic stations — Customers like Hana may comment, but rent safety comes first per Shop management.
Advanced neon gradients — Expanded in launch patch; delightful for screenshots, not income.
Extra shelf cosmetics — Helps immersion, not throughput.
D-tier (defer heavily)
Duplicate decorative stickers — When bit sets still locked.
Premium paint palettes — Before diagnostic bench.
Non-functional posters — Unless chasing specific achievement habits on Achievements.
Priority by playstyle
| Playstyle | Adjust tiers |
|---|---|
| Story-first | Push A-tier magnification before B-tier shipping; lower repair difficulty |
| Profit-first | Rush S-tier screwdriver + diagnostics; accept Kazuo jobs cautiously |
| Collector / Takashi | A-tier bits and diagnostics before any cosmetic C-tier |
| Completionist | B-tier soldering earlier for camera and audio chains |
Sample purchase timeline
Week 1 in-game: S-tier screwdriver, storage, first license.
Week 2: A-tier lighting, begin diagnostic savings.
Week 3: B-tier soldering if Chiyo or Kenji active; otherwise diagnostic bench.
Week 4+: C-tier cosmetics only with two rent buffers banked.
Deviations are fine—ReStory supports role-play—if you accept slower income or harder mini-games willingly.
When upgrades disagree with story
Sometimes narrative appointments arrive before optimal tiers. Accept temporary difficulty—lower repair slider, use Parts checklist—rather than skipping character beats. Story referrals often repay deferred upgrades with unique jobs.
Cross-links
- Tier list hub — companion device difficulty list
- Tools hub — planners and checklist
- Review — economy fairness discussion post-patch
- Guides hub — license and repair depth
Buy like a working technician, not a cafe decorator. These tiers keep your Akihabara bench profitable enough to choose ethics freely in Story choices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for ReStory players.
What is the single best first purchase in ReStory?
For most players, the electric screwdriver plus basic storage after the first profitable jobs. Exact timing depends on license gates.
Did the launch patch change upgrade priority?
Yes indirectly—lower early expenses mean S-tier tools arrive sooner relative to rent. Re-read launch patch economy notes if demos felt harsher.
Are cosmetic upgrades ever S-tier?
Only for dedicated aesthetic role-play or specific customer reactions—not for first-playthrough income.
How do upgrades interact with tier-list device ranks?
Upgrades change what you can handle comfortably; device difficulty ranks what to accept given current gear.