Mutations, Value, and Item Grading
Mutations and item grading are the main reasons a normal auction find can become a serious payout. Use them carefully: mutation bonuses add together, while grading can either reduce or increase final value.
Quick Tip: Check mutation tags before selling. Dirty lowers value, while Secret, Void, Hologram, Chrome, Timeless, Gem, and Diamond are high-priority holds.
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Mutation Basics
Current public mutation data says multipliers are additive, not multiplicative. If one item has Silver and Gold, add those bonuses together instead of multiplying them.
| Band | Mutations | How to treat them |
|---|---|---|
| Top value | Secret, Void, Rainbow | Hold and inspect before selling |
| High value | Hologram, Chrome, Timeless, Gem, Diamond | Strong sell candidates and tracker priorities |
| Mid value | Corrupted, Wet, Shocked, Ancient, Firefly, Gold | Good profit boosts during normal auction loops |
| Low or risk | Dirty, Cobwebbed, Pure, Moonlit, Silver, Huge, Tiny, Antique | Useful only when attached to a strong base item; Dirty lowers value |
How to Improve Mutation Chances
- Place Gavel Trophies before auctions when you are intentionally hunting better mutations.
- Pay attention to weather because some mutations are tied to conditions.
- Increase luck through drinks, accessories, net worth, collections, gamepasses, friends, and gavel boosts.
- Use the Time Capsule after reaching the reported $100,000 net worth unlock.
Item Grading
| Grade | Reported value effect | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Replica | 55% of original value | Bad outcome; avoid gambling weak items |
| 1 Star | 85% of original value | Small loss |
| 2 Star | 135% of original value | Good upgrade |
| 3 Star | 200% of original value | High-value result worth celebrating |
Grading is not free value. It can lower the sale price, so use it most carefully on items where the upside is worth the wait or gem skip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Storage Hunters mutation multipliers multiply each other?
Current public guide data says no. Mutation bonuses add together rather than multiplying each other.
What is the best mutation in Storage Hunters?
Secret and Void are the strongest currently listed numeric multipliers, while Rainbow is marked TBA and should be treated as a watchlist mutation until more exact data is stable.