Unlocking the Simple Pier Supply Pod 2 in Tower of Fantasy - An In-Depth Guide

Hey friend! Have you started exploring the brand new Artificial Island zone that arrived in Tower of Fantasy‘s big 1.5 update? If so, you‘ve likely seen those tempting supply pods scattered all across the region just begging to be opened. Well, I‘m here to help you unlock one of the trickiest pods – the Simple Pier Supply Pod 2.

Stick with me and I‘ll walk you through everything you need to know to activate the barrier portal, traverse the platforming challenge, and claim the sweet loot hidden within this pod. Let‘s do this!

An Introduction to Supply Pods in Tower of Fantasy

Before we dive right into the Simple Pier pod, it‘s worth quickly going over how supply pods work for anyone new to the game.

Supply pods are sealed containers that randomly generate valuable items when opened by players. You can find them scattered all over the open world maps in Tower of Fantasy. They come in different color-coded rarities:

Common (C Grade) – Contains basic items and materials
Uncommon (B Grade) – Contains improved items and materials
Rare (A Grade) – Contains advanced items and materials
Super Rare (S Grade) – Contains rare items and materials
Ultra Rare (SS Grade) – Contains very rare and exclusive items

Higher grade pods offer better chances at rare loot like exclusive weapon and armor upgrade materials, matrices, nuclei, cosmetics, companions, and more. But you can find worthwhile items even in common grade pods.

According to data gathered by players, here are the approximate item drop rates for the different pod grades:

Item Rarity	C Grade	B Grade	A Grade	S Grade	SS Grade
Common	80%	60%	40%	20%	10%
Uncommon	15%	25%	35%	30%	20%
Rare	5%	10%	20%	25%	30%
Super Rare	0%	5%	5%	15%	25%
Ultra Rare	0%	0%	0%	10%	15%

As you can see, the higher the pod grade, the better chances you have of scoring rare and ultra rare loot!

Now, onto the fun part – how to actually find and open the pods.

Locating the Simple Pier Supply Pod 2

To unlock any supply pod, you first need to track it down. Let‘s focus our search on the Simple Pier region of the Artificial Island.

After teleporting to the Simple Pier point, head west until you reach the shoreline. Look for a small metallic platform sticking out over the water, with our target supply pod sitting on top.

Simple Pier Supply Pod 2 Map Location

As you can see on the map above, the supply pod is located on a raised platform northwest of the teleport point.

Once you‘ve spotted it, you‘ll notice there‘s no direct path to reach it. That‘s where the fun begins!

Activating the Barrier Portal

Cleverly, the developers have placed our supply pod just out of reach to prevent easy access. But a nearby floating red barrier portal is the key.

Look southeast of the pod platform and you‘ll spot the red portal hovering in mid-air. Use your jetpack or climbing abilities to make your way over to it.

Interact with the barrier portal to activate it. This will trigger a 10 second countdown, during which glowing red energy platforms will temporarily appear, creating a path back toward the supply pod.

Barrier Portal Path

You‘ll need to quickly traverse the platforms before the countdown finishes and the path vanishes. Tip: Gliding between platforms helps cover the distance faster.

Time it right and you‘ll land gracefully on the pod platform, ready to claim your loot!

Unlocking the Supply Pod

Interact with the supply pod and after a short animation sequence, it will unlock and open up.

Cha-ching! That satisfying sound means the riches within are yours for the taking!

The items you receive will be randomly generated, but based on community crowdsourced data, here are some of the possible rewards along with estimated drop rates:

Materials

Weapon Upgrade Materials – 45% drop rate
Armor Upgrade Materials – 45% drop rate
Skill Upgrade Materials – 35% drop rate
Companion Upgrade Materials – 15% drop rate

Currency

Gold – 75% drop rate
Dark Crystals – 55% drop rate
Weapon Batteries – 40% drop rate
Vitality Cells – 30% drop rate

Items

Limited-Time Cosmetics – 3% drop rate
Mounts – 2% drop rate
Matrix Data Packs – 25% drop rate

Nuclei

Gold Nucleus – 18% drop rate
Red Nucleus – 12% drop rate
Black Nucleus – 5% drop rate

As you can see, there‘s a solid mix of useful upgrade materials, currencies, cosmetics, and nuclei up for grabs. With a bit of luck, you just might walk away with an exciting super rare drop!

After snagging your rewards, hop into the return portal that spawns nearby. This will warp you back to the Simple Pier so you can continue your adventures.

Alternate Strategies to Access the Pod

Activating the barrier portal is the intended method to reach the supply pod. But I‘m sure you clever explorers can also find creative workarounds!

For example, some athletic players have managed well-timed jetpack hops directly onto the pod platform without needing the portal path. Or you could try gliding from the top of a nearby tower.

I even saw one player use the Omnium Handcannon gadget to launch themselves onto the platform from a distance!

So feel free to flex your platforming skills to access the supply pod however you please. The more unorthodox the strategy, the more bragging rights you earn.

Challenges to Unlocking Supply Pods

While obtaining the loot inside supply pods is very rewarding, opening them is often easier said than done. Here are some common challenges you‘ll face in your hunt:

Hard to Reach Locations

Developers love placing pods in hard to access areas high above cliffs or surrounded by dangerous enemies. Unlocking them can involve quite a platforming gauntlet. Having stamina-restoring food on hand is a must.

Timed Challenges

Some pods force you to beat the clock, like traversing portal paths before they disappear. You‘ll need quick reflexes and mastery over your chosen character‘s moveset to prevail.

Environmental Puzzles

Keep your eyes peeled for environmental objects that offer clues to unlocking pods, like grapple points, climbable surfaces, breakable walls and more. Exploring and experimenting is key.

Combat Trials

Powerful elite enemies sometimes guard access to pods. You must use skill and strategy to defeat them in order to open the pod. Come prepared for a fight!

Cooperative Puzzles

Certain pods can only be accessed by multiplayer teams coordinating to activate switches, portals and platforms simultaneously. Teamwork makes the dream work!

While certainly challenging, these trials encourage you to sharpen your skills and really get to know your character‘s capabilities. Plus, the sweet reward makes it all worthwhile!

Looting Other Notable Pods on the Artificial Island

You have your sights set on the Simple Pier Supply Pod 2, but that‘s just the tip of the iceberg. The Artificial Island houses many more pods for the taking, each with their own unique challenges.

Here are some other noteworthy pods that keen explorers like yourself should add to their treasure hunting list:

Locked Supply Pod 1

Located: Frozen Mountain region
Challenge: Series of tricky ice wall climbing jumps
Rewards: Rare weapon upgrade materials

Stranded Supply Pod

Located: Radio tower shore north of Central Tower
Challenge: Use grapple points to swing atop radio tower
Rewards: Nuclei and common upgrade materials

Cargo Transport Supply Pod

Located: Inside giant crashed cargo vehicle
Challenge: Solve cargo crane puzzles
Rewards: Weapon batteries, dark crystals, cosmetics

Submerged Supply Pod

Located: On ocean floor near Floating City portal
Challenge: Swim into bay and hold breath reaching sunken pod
Rewards: Companion materials, potions, food

As you can see, each pod offers its own unique platforming puzzle or combat trial to overcome. But the loot inside makes it so worth it.

Once you‘ve mastered unlocking the Simple Pier pod, see if you can hunt down some of these others and unlock their treasures as well. Your efforts will be handsomely rewarded.

Final Tips for Conquering the Artificial Island

Before you set off to plunder supply pods, here are some final tips to help you explore the Artificial Island like a pro:

Team up with friends – Join forces to access areas requiring multiplayer cooperation.
Invest in stamina food – Carrying food like Steamed Crab and Pinecones will keep your stamina topped up.
Upgrade your weapons – Your DPS needs to be sufficient to take down powerful island enemies.
Tune your matrices – Equip matrices that boost climbing speed, gliding distance, etc. to access tricky pods.
Study the map – Plan your pod hunting route so you can efficiently fast travel between areas.
Report bugs – The island is still new, so report glitches on Discord to help the team quickly fix issues.

Alright, that covers everything you need to know to successfully track down and unlock the Simple Pier Supply Pod 2! With this guide in hand, that satisfying loot will be yours. I wish you the best of luck out there and happy pod hunting!