To unlock more turret decks in SAND: Raiders of Sophie, open the Tech Tree from the main lobby, follow the green Land branch, buy the Wide Turret Deck first, then keep progressing to the Framed Turret Deck and later armored variants.
If the default turret decks feel too narrow or stop you from building upward, the fix is not found during a raid. More turret deck variants come from permanent progression in the Land branch of the Tech Tree, after which you can swap them into your Trampler layout from the build or blueprint interface.
Where more turret decks come from
KEY!Turret deck variants are Tech Tree upgrades, not mid-raid pickups. Head back to the main lobby, open the Tech Tree, and work through the green Land path to start adding better deck options to your Trampler builds.
The first major upgrade is the Wide Turret Deck, followed later by the Framed Turret Deck. Once a deck is bought, it becomes something you can equip through your Trampler build page or blueprint setup instead of something you simply find and keep from a run.
How to unlock more turret deck variants in SAND: Raiders of Sophie
This path takes you from the default turret decks to wider, framed, and later armored options through the Land branch.
STEP 1/9
Return to the main lobby
Leave the raid setup or Trampler view and go back to the main lobby where the Tech Tree is available.
STEP 2/9
Open the Tech Tree
Bring up the Tech Tree interface to start buying permanent Trampler upgrades.
STEP 3/9
Select the green Land branch
Follow the Land upgrade path, which is where turret deck upgrades sit.
STEP 4/9
Buy the Wide Turret Deck
Purchase the Wide Turret Deck for 1,000 crowns to get a broader firing platform.
STEP 5/9
Continue to the Framed Turret Deck
Move farther along the same Land branch until you reach the Framed Turret Deck.
STEP 6/9
Purchase the Framed Turret Deck
Buy it for 1,750 crowns and 200 Scrap Ammo to unlock a turret deck with support frames.
STEP 7/9
Keep progressing for armored variants
Continue through the Tech Tree to reach later turret deck variants with more armor and protection.
STEP 8/9
Return to your Trampler build page
Open your Trampler build page and replace or add the newly unlocked turret decks.
STEP 9/9
Place decks for better firing coverage
Position turret decks around the Trampler so your weapons create stronger overlapping fields of fire.
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Wide, Framed, and armored turret decks
| Turret deck | Cost | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Default turret deck | Starting option | Basic weapon mounting when you do not need wide angles or upper support. |
| Wide Turret Deck | 1,000 crowns | Corner placement for broader firing angles around the Trampler. |
| Framed Turret Deck | 1,750 crowns and 200 Scrap Ammo | Supporting upper decks or compartments above a turret position. |
| Later armored variants | Higher crown and rarer material requirements | More durable combat builds that need extra protection. |
The default turret deck works early on, but its limits show once you want better firing angles or stacked construction. The Wide Turret Deck is the first upgrade to target because its wider shape gives weapons better angles, especially on the corners of a Trampler.
The Framed Turret Deck solves a different problem. Unlike the default version, it includes supporting frames, which lets you build extra decks or compartments above it. Later armored variants add more durability and protection, but exact names, costs, armor values, and material requirements beyond Wide and Framed may still vary as the game changes.
Put Wide Turret Decks on Trampler corners first, since that is where the broader shape does the most for firing coverage.
Equipping new turret decks on a Trampler
After buying a turret deck upgrade, go back to your Trampler build page or open your Trampler through the Blueprints menu. If your interface separates parts by category, use the Combat tab to find turret deck pieces and weapon-mounting parts.
Replace standard decks in the positions where you want guns to operate. Wide decks are strongest on corners because they help weapons see more of the battlefield, while Framed decks belong under areas where you want to build upward without losing a turret position.
Do not place turret decks where nearby compartments or structures block the firing line. A better Trampler layout uses multiple turret deck variants together, spreading weapons around the frame so their arcs overlap instead of leaving one side exposed.
Mistakes that waste turret deck upgrades
The most common mistake is expecting new turret decks to appear automatically. You still have to buy the upgrades from the Land branch before they become usable in your Trampler layout.
Resource planning matters too. The Wide Turret Deck needs 1,000 crowns, while the Framed Turret Deck needs 1,750 crowns and 200 Scrap Ammo. If you return to the lobby short on currency or materials, the upgrade path stalls even if you know exactly where to go.
Another easy mistake is leaving the old standard decks in place after buying the upgrade. You need to actually replace or add the new turret decks, then check that your guns have clean firing lines. The Framed Turret Deck is especially easy to undervalue if you treat it like a cosmetic variant; its real strength is letting you build above a turret position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do more turret decks unlock automatically?
No. More turret deck variants unlock when you buy their upgrades in the Land branch of the Tech Tree. After that, equip them from your Trampler build or blueprint interface.
Where is the Wide Turret Deck in the Tech Tree?
The Wide Turret Deck is the first turret deck upgrade on the green Land branch. It costs 1,000 crowns.
What does the Framed Turret Deck do?
The Framed Turret Deck adds supporting frames to the turret deck, allowing you to build additional decks or compartments above it. It costs 1,750 crowns and 200 Scrap Ammo.
Can you build above a default turret deck?
No. The default turret deck lacks the supporting frames needed for upper construction. Use the Framed Turret Deck when you want a turret position below another deck or compartment.
Are the later armored turret deck costs known?
The later armored turret deck variants require more crowns and rarer materials, but exact names, costs, armor values, and material requirements beyond Wide and Framed are not consistently listed.
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