Shop Upgrades, Perks & Town Progression
Every gold coin funnels back into Tresna. Here is what each shop upgrade costs, what the Merchant skill tree unlocks, and how to free Masa for anti-theft perks.
Upgrade Costs
| Upgrade | Cost | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Shop Level 2 | 10,000g | More display slots, faster customer flow. |
| Shop Level 3 | 25,000g | Larger floor, unlock premium customer types. |
| Tresna Shop Level 4 | 50,000g | Maximum display space and endgame shop perks. |
| Blacksmith upgrades | Varies | Unlock new weapons, armor and crafting recipes. |
| Merchant skill tree | Perk points | Better prices, thief detection and customer insight. |
Perks & The Thief
Free Masa from the thief trophy to unlock anti-theft shop perks, and reinvest gold early — the Merchant skill tree pays for itself through higher Perfect Stamp margins and faster customer turnover. Prioritize shop levels 2–3 first to scale your income, then pour gold into the blacksmith once your pricing loop is steady.
Turn that gold into QualityFAQ
How much do shop upgrades cost in Moonlighter 2?+
Shop Level 2 is 10,000g, Level 3 is 25,000g and the Tresna Shop Level 4 is 50,000g. Blacksmith upgrades and the Merchant skill tree use varied costs and perk points instead of a flat gold fee.
How do I get shop perks?+
Spend Perk points in the Merchant skill tree (earned from Perfect Stamp sales) for better prices, thief detection and customer insight. Higher shop levels also unlock endgame perks.
How do I free Masa / stop thieves?+
Progress the thief trophy questline and buy the anti-theft shop perks in the Merchant skill tree. Freeing Masa unlocks extra town rewards and protects your best relics.
Should I upgrade the shop or the blacksmith first?+
Early game, push shop level 2–3 for more display space and faster customers — that scales your gold income. Reinvest in the blacksmith once you have a steady Perfect-price flow.