Tips for Stage 35, Written as I'm Almost There

With about 36 hours left until Stage 35 Hidden, and having cleared up to Stage 34, I'll likely clear this one too. When starting at the Camp Laboratory, you must prioritize upgrade research first, then proceed with research based on your available resources. Sniper rifles are good, but their drawbacks become apparent as you progress: 1. The wide spread of EXP shards due to the ghost's auto-aim. If you move around to collect them, they spread out even further, leading to EXP loss and slower leveling. 2. Low rate of fire. Although the bullet count is high and it has built-in penetration, it becomes less effective against flying enemies as terrain cover becomes irrelevant, resulting in lower field clear speed, especially in the early stages. While skill tree luck might compensate for these issues, I don't think it's worth relying on luck to overcome them. That's why I switched to the S-tier weapon, the Wind Rifle, and have been using it since. Its advantages include a higher rate of fire than sniper rifles due to it being a rifle, reduced EXP loss, and decent early-game field clear capability with its whirlwind. The disadvantages are, of course, lower single-target damage due to reduced bullet count and lower penetration.