Outlast Trials Barricade Rig
A on the one list that ranks it
The Outlast Trials Barricade rig is one of six rigs, upgradable from level 1 to level 8 with vouchers. Its in-game device name is Block-Aid. The Barricade rig installs a barricade on a door or opening to block it and delay pursuers.
Barricade at a glance
| Rig | Barricade |
| In-game name | Block-Aid |
| Barricade charges | 2 |
| Installation time | 3.5 seconds |
| Cooldown | 90 seconds (3 seconds when interrupted) |
| Duration | Unlimited |
| Placed on | Doorways, doors, rolling gates and window frames |
| Levels | 1 to 8; every level costs 2 vouchers, from Cornelius Noakes |
Outlast Trials Barricade rig upgrades
Each level of the Barricade rig costs 2 vouchers at Cornelius Noakes in the Sleep Room, so a fully upgraded rig costs 16 vouchers. Levels follow the order below, from Fandom's Rigs page.
| Level | Upgrade | What it does | Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Activate | Buy the rig; you carry 2 barricades and removing one refunds it. | |
| 2 | Decreased Cooldown | Shorter wait between uses. | 90 s to 72 s |
| 3 | Increased Resistance | Barricades take more hits to break. | One extra bash for enemies |
| 4 | Quick Installation | Faster installation. | 3.5 s to 2.5 s |
| 5 | Incoming Warning | An enemy is pinged and damaged when it breaks a barricaded door. | |
| 6 | Breach & Rush | Breaking a barricade gives you an adrenaline boost. | Once every 60 seconds |
| 7 | Extra Barricade | Carry and place up to 3 barricades. | |
| 8 | Prepared | The rig is ready at the start of a trial, and again after a revive or respawn. |
Outlast Trials Barricade rig notes
- Placing a barricade disarms door traps and destroys door locks.
- A barricade is destroyed automatically when you place one beyond your limit.
Outlast Trials Barricade rig in a loadout
You equip one rig at a time, so Barricade competes with Stun, Blind, Heal, X-Ray and Jammer. Pair it with three amps in the loadout builder to see the voucher cost of the set, or check where it stands on the rig tier list. The enemies hub lists the Ex-Pop it has to deal with, and the best loadout guide has picks by playstyle.
Outlast Trials Barricade rig FAQ
- How many levels does the Barricade rig have?
- Eight. Level 1 is the purchase, and levels 2 to 8 are upgrades that cost 2 vouchers each.
- How many barricades can I carry?
- 2 at level 1, and 3 after the Extra Barricade upgrade (level 7).
- Does a barricade stop the Jaeger?
- Not for long: Fandom says her strength smashes locked doors and boarded entrances in a single hit.
Who should pick Barricade
Pick Barricade when you can shut doors behind you and want to slow chasers. GameRant ranks it A, though the Jaeger smashes boarded entrances in one hit.
See where every rig lands on the The Outlast Trials rig tier list, or browse all rigs.