Accessories in Storage Hunters: Open World range from basic starter items to legendary collectibles that take dozens of hours to obtain. This Accessories Tier List ranks every cosmetic from S-Tier down to C-Tier based on visual impact, rarity, and the effort required to earn them. Whether you are deciding which accessory to chase next or just want to see how your collection stacks up, this tier list has you covered.
How This Tier List Works
Every accessory is evaluated on three criteria:
- Visual Impact - How impressive the accessory looks on your character. Dynamic effects and detailed designs score higher.
- Rarity - How difficult the accessory is to obtain. Harder-to-get accessories rank higher.
- Flex Factor - How much the accessory signals achievement to other players. The most recognizable prestige items score highest.
The tiers follow the standard S > A > B > C system used throughout Storage Hunters: Open World.
S-Tier Accessories (The Ultimate Flex)
These are the most impressive accessories in the game. Obtaining any S-Tier accessory immediately elevates your character above the vast majority of players.
Aura Effect
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visual Impact | S |
| Rarity | S |
| Flex Factor | S |
The Aura Effect is the final accessory that unlocks only after collecting all 15 other accessories. It creates a pulsing colored aura around your entire character, making you impossible to miss. The sheer dedication required to obtain this accessory makes it the single most impressive cosmetic in Storage Hunters: Open World. When someone sees the Aura Effect, they know you are a completionist who has experienced everything the game has to offer.
Golden Crown
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visual Impact | S |
| Rarity | S |
| Flex Factor | S |
The Golden Crown is a legendary headwear piece with shimmering gold and jewel details. Found only in Diamond Safe containers, the crown combines visual excellence with extreme rarity. See our Golden Crown Accessory Guide for full acquisition details.
Diamond Necklace
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visual Impact | S |
| Rarity | S |
| Flex Factor | A |
The Diamond Necklace requires trading a Secret mutation item (50x multiplier) to a special NPC. Sacrificing such a valuable item for a cosmetic is a bold statement, which makes this necklace uniquely prestigious. Check our Secret Mutation Guide for more on Secret items.
A-Tier Accessories (Endgame Prestige)
These accessories require significant progression or challenging quest completion. They are impressive and show that you have reached the late game.
Neon Glasses
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visual Impact | A |
| Rarity | A |
| Flex Factor | A |
The animated neon glow effect makes these the most visually dynamic eyewear in the game. Earning them requires completing the Shipyard quest chain, which means reaching the endgame area first. See our Neon Glasses Accessory Guide for the full walkthrough.
Cape
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visual Impact | A |
| Rarity | A |
| Flex Factor | A |
A flowing cape that unlocks at the Shipyard progression milestone. The animation quality and the area requirement make this a strong A-Tier pick. It pairs excellently with the Neon Glasses for a superhero aesthetic.
B-Tier Accessories (Solid Mid-Game Items)
These accessories are earned through mid-game progression and quests. They are visually appealing but more common than A or S-Tier items.
Top Hat
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visual Impact | B |
| Rarity | B |
| Flex Factor | B |
A classic formal hat unlocked at Farmyard net worth. Clean and classy but not particularly rare once you reach the Farmyard.
Monocle
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visual Impact | B |
| Rarity | B |
| Flex Factor | B |
An elegant single-lens accessory from Ted's Farmyard quests. Distinctive and pairs well with the Top Hat for a formal look. See our Quest NPCs Guide for the quest walkthrough.
Watch
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visual Impact | B |
| Rarity | B |
| Flex Factor | C |
A luxury wristwatch from the Back Alley shop. Looks good but is simply a cash purchase, so it lacks the prestige of quest-earned accessories.
Cowboy Hat
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visual Impact | B |
| Rarity | B |
| Flex Factor | B |
A western-style hat from Sal's Back Alley quest chain. Fun and thematic, but fairly common among mid-game players.
Badge
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visual Impact | C |
| Rarity | B |
| Flex Factor | B |
A small metallic badge earned after completing 10 NPC quests. Subtle but meaningful to experienced players who recognize what it represents.
C-Tier Accessories (Common and Starter Items)
These accessories are available to everyone or require minimal effort. They are fine for new players but carry no prestige.
Sunglasses
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visual Impact | C |
| Rarity | C |
| Flex Factor | C |
Classic dark shades available for 500 cash at the Junk Yard shop. Affordable and decent-looking but extremely common.
Backpack Upgrade
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visual Impact | C |
| Rarity | C |
| Flex Factor | C |
An expanded backpack visual from the Car Weight gamepass or quest. Functional appearance but no special visual flair.
Goggles
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visual Impact | C |
| Rarity | C |
| Flex Factor | C |
Industrial safety goggles from Billy's Junk Yard quests. Thematic but plain.
Keychain
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visual Impact | D |
| Rarity | C |
| Flex Factor | C |
A tiny keychain from your first quest. Barely visible but sentimental as your first reward.
Hard Hat
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visual Impact | C |
| Rarity | D |
| Flex Factor | D |
Default starter helmet. Everyone has one, so it carries no uniqueness.
Tool Belt
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visual Impact | C |
| Rarity | D |
| Flex Factor | D |
Default starter belt. Like the Hard Hat, it is universal and therefore carries no prestige value.
Complete Accessories Tier List Summary
| Tier | Accessory | Type | Rarity | Source | Visual Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Aura Effect | Special | Legendary | Collect all 15 accessories | Pulsing full-body aura |
| S | Golden Crown | Headwear | Legendary | Diamond Safe loot | Gold crown with jewel glow |
| S | Diamond Necklace | Special | Legendary | Secret mutation trade-in | Diamond chain with sparkle |
| A | Neon Glasses | Eyewear | Epic | Shipyard quest chain | Animated neon color cycling |
| A | Cape | Body | Epic | Shipyard milestone | Flowing animated cape |
| B | Top Hat | Headwear | Rare | Farmyard milestone | Tall formal hat |
| B | Monocle | Eyewear | Rare | Farmyard NPC quest | Single lens on gold chain |
| B | Watch | Special | Rare | Back Alley shop (2000 cash) | Golden wristwatch |
| B | Cowboy Hat | Headwear | Uncommon | Back Alley NPC quest | Western-style hat |
| B | Badge | Special | Uncommon | Complete 10 NPC quests | Metallic achievement badge |
| C | Sunglasses | Eyewear | Uncommon | Junk Yard shop (500 cash) | Dark aviator shades |
| C | Backpack Upgrade | Body | Uncommon | Gamepass / quest | Expanded backpack model |
| C | Goggles | Eyewear | Common | Junk Yard NPC quest | Industrial safety goggles |
| C | Keychain | Special | Common | First quest reward | Tiny dangling keychain |
| C | Hard Hat | Headwear | Common | Default starter | Yellow construction helmet |
| C | Tool Belt | Body | Common | Default starter | Brown utility belt |
Recommended Collection Priority
If you are working through the accessory collection, here is the optimal priority order:
- Complete all Junk Yard quests - Get Goggles and Keychain immediately
- Buy Sunglasses - Spend 500 cash at the shop
- Progress to Back Alley - Complete Sal's quests for Cowboy Hat, buy Watch
- Progress to Farmyard - Get Top Hat from milestone, complete Ted's quests for Monocle
- Complete 10 NPC quests - Earn the Badge
- Progress to Shipyard - Get Cape from milestone, complete Shipyard quests for Neon Glasses
- Farm Diamond Safes - Pursue the Golden Crown
- Trade a Secret mutation item - Get the Diamond Necklace
- Unlock the Aura Effect - Final completion reward
For a detailed walkthrough of this collection path, see our All Accessories Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accessories are in the game? There are 16 total accessories: 15 base accessories plus the Aura Effect that unlocks after collecting all others.
What is the hardest accessory to get? The Aura Effect is the hardest because it requires collecting all 15 other accessories first. Among individual accessories, the Golden Crown is the hardest due to its reliance on rare Diamond Safe drops.
Can I equip accessories from the same slot simultaneously? No, you can only equip one accessory per slot category (headwear, eyewear, body, special). However, you can equip one from each category at the same time.
Are there any gameplay benefits to accessories? No, all accessories in Storage Hunters: Open World are purely cosmetic. They do not provide stat bonuses or gameplay advantages.
Related Guides
- All Accessories Guide - Complete accessory reference
- Best Accessories Ranked - Detailed ranked list
- Golden Crown Accessory Guide - Deep dive on the Golden Crown
- Neon Glasses Accessory Guide - Deep dive on Neon Glasses
- Container Tier List - Container rankings for farming