Back to the Dawn Agility Training Guide (Increase Agility)
Written by Michael Owen | Back to the Dawn
The most effective ways to train & increase Agility in Back to the Dawn are mailroom and kitchen jobs, lockpicking, stealing, and using consumables like Ramen or equipment like Running Shoes. Unlike Strength or Intelligence, Agility requires mixing action-based tasks with timed boosts from food, gear, and traits.
Best Methods to Increase Agility
Mailroom Job
Sorting and handling mail gives steady Agility XP. Focus on completing mail processing quickly, especially the left-wing station. Repeat it often to build passive gains.
Kitchen Job
Cooking offers both Intelligence and Agility XP. It also pays well; over $100 per 30 minutes if done efficiently. Take the shift before or after consuming Ramen to stack buffs.
Lockpicking
Every successful lockpick gives Agility XP. Practice on lockers and doors around the prison whenever you can. Equip the Anti-Lock skill or DIY Maestro book to speed this up.
Weeding During Rec Time
During Rec time, pick weeds in the yard. It gives low but repeatable Agility XP. Stack this with buffs like Ramen for better output.
Boxing-Related Events
Watch Rudolph’s boxing matches and participate in boxing events. These scenes can give Agility XP and may lead to Strength or story unlocks.
Stealing and Sneaking
Actions like stealing from guards or inmates also grant Agility XP. They’re riskier but help build the stat faster if you avoid detection.
Buffs and Items That Help
Ramen
Buy or steal Ramen. Eating it gives a +Agility buff that lasts for 6 in-game hours. Use it before work or timed tasks to stack XP gains.
Running Shoes
Equip Running Shoes for a passive Agility bonus. You can steal them or buy from certain inmates.
Energized Skill
Sleep early 3 nights in a row to unlock Energized. It increases your work speed and success rate during day tasks.
Traits and Perks
Pro Gamer: Grants bonus XP to skill gains
Undercover Journalist: Starts you with +1 Agility
Jewel Scarab: Boosts passive gains and helps with crafting/movement-based tasks
Premium Cigarettes: Provide temporary stat boosts depending on context
Final Blurb
To increase Agility in Back to the Dawn, rotate mailroom and kitchen jobs, pick locks often, and use food buffs like Ramen. Stealing and weeding offer extra gains, but stacking perks, shoes, and consumables gives the best results. Agility takes longer to raise than other stats, so plan ahead and repeat your best loops.
FAQ
What’s the fastest way to increase Agility?
Kitchen and mailroom jobs while boosted with Ramen and Running Shoes.
Does lockpicking give Agility XP?
Yes. Every successful lock adds a small amount.
Can I stack buffs?
Yes. Ramen, gear, traits, and sleep bonuses can all be active at once.
Is Agility needed for escape routes?
Several routes require high Agility checks, especially stealth-based escapes.
Does watching boxing matches help?
Yes. Watching Rudolph’s fights grants small XP and unlocks boxing paths.
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