In the Roblox tycoon simulation Shoot For Eggs (developed by Eggs are the coolest thing ever!), unlocking bigger pads is achieved by upgrading the training target on your plot. According to the game's official How to Play sequence, players must upgrade their target to unlock bigger pads, which accelerates how quickly the DamageAuto pad increases your base Damage stat.
Growing this stat is essential for cracking tankier eggs before they despawn, especially when waiting out hatch timers back at your base.
How to Unlock Bigger Pads
Unlocking bigger pads in Shoot For Eggs directly ties into plot-based target progression. When you finish the introductory tutorial, an interactive prompt labeled "Unlock Target" or "Get Your Target" appears on your plot. Purchasing this upgrade places and upgrades the shooting target, which in turn unlocks larger DamageAuto pads.
While the game explicitly states that upgrading your target unlocks bigger pads, the exact training formulas and percentage increases per pad level are not published by the developers. In recorded gameplay, purchasing the target directly improves firepower progression, allowing players to build their stat into the thousands (such as pushing power from 3,000 toward 4,000) during downtime.
Two methods for interacting with the pad system have been documented in player sessions:
- Standing directly on the DamageAuto pad to passively accumulate damage.
- Standing on the pad while actively firing your equipped weapon at the unlocked target.
The Two Layers of Damage Progression
To progress efficiently, it is necessary to understand how pad training interacts with your weapons. Damage in Shoot For Eggs operates on two distinct layers:
- The Trained Damage Stat: This is your account's permanent base stat accumulated by training on the DamageAuto pad. Upgrading your target unlocks bigger pads that enhance your training speed, and this stat is later multiplied when you Rebirth.
- Equipped Gun Output: The weapon in your hand (ranging from the starting pistol to the $5,000,000 Mythic RPG) determines the immediate burst damage dealt to an egg's health bar. Buying a new gun changes how many shots an egg takes right away, but no source indicates that weapon purchases increase the trained Damage stat on your pad.
Treat the pad and target as your long-term stat multiplier, and gun purchases as immediate damage steps for the field.
Target Upgrades and Store Shortcuts
Players can advance pad training either through regular gameplay progression or via optional developer products listed in the game shop.
| Product | Type | Listed Price | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlock Target / Get Your Target | In-Game Cash | Varies by prompt | Standard plot upgrade to unlock targets and bigger pads |
| Target Level 2 | Developer Product | R$16 | Robux shortcut to advance target tier |
| 1.5x Training Damage | Developer Product | R$1 | Multiplies pad training damage rate |
| 2x Training Damage | Developer Product | R$3 | Multiplies pad training damage rate |
| 4x Training Damage | Developer Product | R$7 | Multiplies pad training damage rate |
| 8x Training Damage | Developer Product | R$14 | Multiplies pad training damage rate |
| 2x Damage | Game Pass | R$99 | Doubles overall bullet damage |
Note: Robux item effects are based on developer product store listings. Live in-game prices should always be verified in the store menu.
When to Train on Your DamageAuto Pad
The most efficient time to use your unlocked pads is during egg hatch countdowns. When you bring an egg back to your plot, it occupies a slot and begins a visible timer before producing an animal that earns cash per second:
- Cheap or Common eggs take roughly 3 to 40 seconds.
- Mid-tier eggs like Devil or Space take anywhere from 2 to 11 minutes across observed runs.
- Large Strawberry eggs can take up to 19 minutes.
Instead of idling while eggs hatch, stand on your DamageAuto pad and fire at your target. This turns waiting time into damage growth, preparing you for higher-tier eggs.
Why Upgrading Pads Matters for Egg Health
Egg health scales steeply as you explore the map. Documented health sightings include 20,000 HP (Magic Egg), 80,000 HP (Space Egg), 300,000 HP (Devil Egg), and eventually values scaling into millions, billions, and beyond.
If your damage output is too low, you risk losing eggs entirely. Once an egg is cracked, it drops as a pickup that must be carried back and placed on your plot before an unlisted despawn timer runs out. Slower cracking leaves you less margin for error, and players have lost high-tier drops—such as an 80,000 HP Space Egg—simply by taking too long on the field. Upgrading your target to get bigger pads ensures your base damage keeps pace with escalating egg HP.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do target upgrades do in Shoot For Eggs?
According to the official game description, upgrading your target unlocks bigger DamageAuto pads, which expands your training capacity and increases your damage stat faster.
Can you buy Target Level 2 with Robux?
Yes. The in-game store listings include a developer product named Target Level 2 priced at R$16, which acts as a paid shortcut.
Does buying a better gun make your DamageAuto pad train faster?
No. Guns determine how much damage each shot inflicts on wild eggs. Pad training specifically improves your character's Damage stat, which is governed by target upgrades and Rebirth multipliers rather than weapon purchases.
