Compare the next routes
| Route | Choose it when | Prepare for |
|---|---|---|
| Venus | You want the Xiomara route and can absorb a harder systems lesson | Pierce or beam coverage, Quasimorphosis, story-specific objectives |
| Mercury | Your reliable kit favors blunt damage and you want a contained first Quasimorph test | Beam protection, distance, enough ammunition for escalation |
| Moon | You understand cut damage and can survive a Baron plan | Duggur resistance checks and a deliberate meter decision |
| Asteroid or nearby contract | Permanent upgrades and replacement supplies are still the bottleneck | Travel time, contract floors, faction Technology, reward value |
OFFICIAL GAMEPLAYMake the decision in five checks
- 01
Protect replacement capacity
Keep enough common weapons, ammunition, medicine, and armor to launch again after one failed expedition.
- 02
Read the current contract
Compare objective, floors, opposing faction, Power Concentration, Technology, travel time, and whether Quasimorphosis can occur.
- 03
Match one primary damage type
Use a weapon the expected Quasimorphs do not heavily resist, then carry a compact answer for human or robotic opposition.
- 04
Set the meter plan
Choose suppression or a deliberate Baron attempt before landing; do not drift into Rapture by accident.
- 05
Leave after the lesson
The first trip only needs to prove the kit and extract useful progress. It does not need to clear every room.
Venus is a progression route, not a universal second zone
Recent version 1.0 players often recommend Venus because the Xiomara storyline can unlock strategically important progression. That recommendation assumes the PMC is ready to engage Quasimorphosis and can answer the local damage profile.
Go for the story when that is the actual goal. If the available contract is long, high-Technology, or poorly matched to the current armor, waiting for a clearer Venus opportunity is progress management rather than cowardice.
Use Mercury or the Moon as a matchup lesson
Community routes commonly frame Mercury around blunt damage and the Moon around cut damage. Treat those as starting hypotheses, then inspect current enemies and resistances because faction ownership and balance can change what the mission contains.
A destination is beginner-friendly only when the whole contract is manageable. Floors, ammunition, enemy Technology, travel time, and extraction pressure can turn an apparently easy planet into a bad first expedition.
Stay near Mars a little longer when
- One death would consume the last complete loadout.
- The ship still lacks the upgrade or supply loop that fixes the current bottleneck.
- Available contracts do not match the damage types and protection already in storage.
- You cannot explain what will raise the Quasimorphosis meter or how you will extract.
- Travel would let factions advance without producing a meaningful objective or permanent gain.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Venus always the best destination after Mars?
No. Venus is attractive for story progression, but the best current contract depends on replacement gear, damage matchups, travel time, floors, and campaign state.
Is Mercury easier than the Moon?
Not universally. Mercury is often recommended for blunt-damage access, while the Moon rewards a different matchup. Compare the live contract and your sustainable weapons.
Should I fully upgrade the ship before leaving Mars?
No. Remove the bottleneck that currently ends runs, keep a replacement kit, then take a controlled expedition. Waiting for every upgrade can waste campaign time.
Is this post-Mars progression guide current for Quasimorph 1.0?
The page uses 1.0 as its baseline and labels older or uncertain details. Check the update line and linked sources before relying on exact numbers.
Does this site copy the official wiki?
No. It summarizes and organizes verified facts for specific search questions, then links the original sources so readers can audit details.
Research trail
Sources and further reading
Current version 1.0 player questions and competing Venus, Mercury, Moon, and belt routes.
02 · CommunityWhere to go after Mars — Steam discussionIndependent evidence that post-Mars destination and damage-matchup questions recur across versions.
03 · OfficialQuasimorph 1.0 and 1.0.1 NotesOfficial mission progression, difficulty, economy, UI, class, mercenary, implant, and balance changes.
04 · WikiQuasimorphosis - Official Quasimorph WikiCurrent meter phases, Eccolapse, Rapture, Baron, escalation, and control mechanics.