Bastion Bastion buildings: Forge, Distillery, Shrine and upgrades
Match each hub building to its purpose and plan what to do between expeditions.
Edition covered
The 2011 Bastion campaign, using Supergiant’s PC Steam promotional pictures. Later ports share the main campaign; Score Attack and No-Sweat availability follows the updated release.
Return with a specific job
The Bastion is the upgrade hub. After bringing back a Core or Shard, check newly available building options before immediately launching the next expedition.
| Building | Main purpose | Visit when |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | Change weapons and Secret Skills | A new weapon or challenge changes your needs |
| Forge | Upgrade weapons | You have the correct material and fragments |
| Distillery | Equip Spirits | Level gains or a new Spirit change the loadout |
| Shrine | Activate difficulty idols | You want a harder run with extra rewards |
| Lost-and-Found | Buy supplies and missed discoveries | A useful item is still missing |
| Memorial | Track Vigils | You may have completed a feat |
Separate currency from materials
Fragments pay for purchases and upgrades, while weapon materials unlock the relevant Forge tiers. A large fragment balance alone does not replace a missing material.
| Resource | Used for | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Initial Bastion restoration | Return it after the expedition |
| Shard | Later restoration and building improvements | Check the hub after delivery |
| Fragments | Purchases and upgrades | Spend on equipment you use |
| Weapon material | A weapon’s Forge progression | Match its description to the weapon |
Use spirits as a loadout
The Distillery equips Spirits up to the Kid’s available capacity. Read each effect and replace a narrow bonus when the next stage makes it less useful.
Add idols only when ready
The Shrine changes enemy difficulty through idols and increases rewards. Start with manageable effects, then remove an idol if it makes a challenge’s objective impractical.
Check the Forge and Distillery before activating more Shrine idols.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Bastion publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Supergiant Bastion page | www.supergiantgames.com |