Skeletons in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach are those mechanical leg frames strapped to Sam’s suit, helping him sprint faster, carry more, or survive a gunfight. Every skeleton in this game has a job. Some were clearly built with speed in mind, while others are all about strength, letting you carry massive loads across rough ground.
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Then there are the onesbuilt for combat, helping you survive direct hits that would flatten anyone else. But while they all have strengths, some clearly outshine the rest once you start putting them to real use. If you’re unsure which rig deserves a permanent spot in your loadout, or which one will carry you further than you expect, this ranking lays it all out.
3Boost Skeleton
Built for Speed and Fast Travel
The Boost Skeleton is designed to help you move faster and jump farther. It doesn’t just give you a little speed boost, it completely changes how you travel on foot. If you’re the kind of player who likes going from one place to another quickly without stopping, this is one of the best pieces of gear you can use. At its first level, the Boost Skeleton adds 40 kg to your carry limit, which is already helpful.
But the real advantage is the way it lets you sprint faster and move more smoothly. You’ll notice right away how much easier it is to cover large distances, especially over open ground. By the time you upgrade it to level 3, your carry limit jumps to +80 kg, and the battery lasts longer even while boosting. At that point, the skeleton itself becomes smaller and lighter, only 4 kg, and you can even carry it as small cargo when it’s not equipped.
Compared to the other options, like the Bokka Skeleton (which is better for heavy loads) or the Battle Skeleton (which helps more during combat), the Boost Skeleton focuses purely on movement. If you need to rush across long distances or want to finish delivery missions quickly, this is the one to use. To unlock it, you’ll need to finish Order 021, which gives you the first version. Then you may upgrade it by raising your connection level with the character called The Dowser. At 3 stars, you get Level 2, and at 4 stars, Level 3. With each level, the battery lasts longer and the skeleton becomes more efficient.
2Bokka Skeleton
For Carrying Heavy Loads Through Tough Terrain
The Bokka Skeleton is all about helping you carry more weight without falling over or getting tired too fast. It’s made for delivery jobs thattake you through mountainous terrainor muddy areas where it’s hard to keep your balance. When you first unlock it by completing Order No. 030, it gives you a big boost to how much you can carry (up to +120 kg) from the start.
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This skeleton doesn’t make you faster, but it gives you better control. You’ll notice that walking through uneven areas becomes much easier. It keeps your steps steady, and even when you’re carrying a full load, you don’t trip as often. If you boost while wearing it, the suit helps you move with more force, which is useful when climbing or pushing through water, but it also drains your battery, so you’ll need to manage your power carefully.
The Bokka is particularly useful in the middle part of the game, before you’ve built enough roads or unlocked better vehicles. At that stage, you’re doing a lot of travel on foot, and having something that helps carry more without constantly losing balance can save you time and frustration. Even later in the game, if you’re delivering to remote spots off the beaten path, it’s still pretty useful.
1Battle Skeleton
Reliable for Combat and Gives You Extra Carry Weight
The Battle Skeleton is the kind of equipment you wear when you’re expecting trouble. It’s built to protect you during fights and help you carry extra cargo without slowing you down too much. Youunlock Battle Skeletonearly in the game, after completing Order No. 010, which links the Western Environmental Observatory to the Q-pid. The biggest strength of the Battle Skeleton is the shield system built into it. This shield is powered by a battery and helps protect you from incoming gunfire. It doesn’t make you invincible, but it gives you a better chance of surviving shootouts.
If you’re in an area with a lot of enemy patrols or you’re delivering gear through combat zones, that extra protection can keep you alive and help you finish the job. The shield takes damage over time and drains your battery, so it’s not something you’re able to rely on forever, but it buys you valuable seconds when things get messy.
Besides defense, the Battle Skeleton gives you a cargo boost too. At Level 1, it lets you carry 60 extra kg. By Level 3, that increases to 100 kg, and the skeleton itself becomes lighter and more compact. However you lose a bit of flexibility with this skeleton, since it takes up both waist slots, which means fewer attachment options.
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