In this guide, we'll tell you how to get more Alters in The Alters: Last Variable, along with how each Alter contributes to your mission — and which Alters you should pick first.

As with the base game, new Alters are chosen in the Quantum Computer and awakened in The Womb.

If you're wondering how to get more Alters in The Alters: Last Variable, worry not — it's much easier than in the base game. There is a total of 4 potential Alters on the roster, and all four of them are available right at the start of the game; you don't need to do anything special to unlock them.

As with the base game, all you need to do is collect 20 Rapidium, go to the Quantum Computer, and select an Alter to generate. 12 hours later, your new Alter will be ready to be awakened in The Womb.

That said, you are limited to two Alters total at the start of the game. Unlocking the slots for the third and fourth Alters requires increasing your Qubit level, which is done in a different way than in the base game; check out The Alters: Last Variable Research Guide to learn how to increase your Qubit level.

Alter Abilities in The Alters: Last Variable

Here are the abilities for each of the four Alters available in The Alters: Last Variable.

Jan Biologist

Jan Biologist is a dispassionate, ornery Alter. However, his abilities are critical to the survival of your crew in the early game.

Jan Biologist Abilities

• +100% efficiency when growing crops in the Greenhouse
• Heals Alters 8x faster at the Infirmary

Jan Chemist

Jan Chemist is a loner who dislikes working with others; at one point, he even refuses to work altogether. However, his refinding bonus can be especially helpful to resource generation in the mid to late game.

Jan Chemist Abilities

• +50% efficiency when refining Enriched Metals into Metals and Organics
• Cooks food faster

Jan Geologist

Jan Geologist is a maverick of sorts who goes all-in on new ideas and is quick to abandon what doesn't work. His experiments are sure to cause chaos in the base, but his mining bonuses make him worth the trouble.

Jan Geologist Abilities

• +50% efficiency when mining Metals
• Accompanies Alters in the Contemplation Room

Jan Physicist

Jan Physicist more or less abandoned science in favor of celebrity, and his ego reflects that change. That said, he is undeniably a brilliant scientist — and his bonuses are critical to keeping your crew supplied and helping the base run smoothly.

Jan Physicist Abilities

• +50% efficiency when doing base maintenance
• +50% efficiency when crafting items in the Workshop

Once an Alter is sent to a Field Lab, he will never return. He will, however, enjoy his retirement — and you can always generate a new copy. Which Alters to Pick First in The Alters: Last Variable

While there are differing strategies for picking Alters in The Alters: Last Variable, I recommend that you pick your Alters in this order:

1. Jan Geologist
2. Jan Biologist
3. Jan Physicist
4. Jan Chemist

Jan Geologist should be the first pick, as his ability to mine Metals more efficiently will greatly help with early-game resource generation. You're going to need a lot of materials to get your mission started, and some crafted items can cost hundreds of Metal.

Jan Biologist is second, as he will help establish and maintain your food supply. Next is Jan Physicist; he will help you craft items and repair the base faster. Jan Chemist should be your final choice, as his bonuses aren't very useful until the mid-game at the earliest.

Which Alters to Send to the Field Lab in The Alters: Last Variable

As far as we can tell, there is no meaningful difference in choosing which Alter to send to a Field Lab in The Alters: Last Variable. Do note, however, that you cannot send an Alter that you've sent to another Field Lab, and you cannot send an Alter who has a Task in progress.

Regardless of which Alter you choose, you will be able to immediately start generating a new copy of that Alter once you've sent the original to a Field Lab. Remember, an Alter will never return once it's sent to a Field Lab — make sure you have the 20 Rapidium on hand to generate a new copy!

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That's the end of our guide on how to get more Alters in The Alters: Last Variable. Check out our other guides for the base game and its DLC below!