Upgrades drop in Alappaa and in the Dustbrigade Outpost from the boss.
The first step is to unfreeze the Frozen Shoulderpads and make the Icy Wastes pads.
You'll get the Permafrost Melting Tool during Penumbra quest by combining some rewards.
Shoulderpads of the Icy Wastes
Frozen Shoulderpads + Permafrost Melting Tool = Shoulderpads of the Icy Wastes
Then there are 3 kinds of pads.
Superior Icy Shoulderpads of Explosive Power
Combat Program + Permafrost Armor Component = Combat Attuned Permafrost Armor Component
Shoulderpads of the Icy Wastes + Combat Attuned Permafrost Armor Component = Icy Shoulderpads of Explosive Power
Icy Shoulderpads of Explosive Power + Master Combat Program = Superior Icy Shoulderpads of Explosive Power
Superior Icy Shoulderpads of the Powerful Mind
Nano Technology Program + Permafrost Armor Component = Nano Attuned Permafrost Armor Component
Shoulderpads of the Icy Wastes + Nano Attuned Permafrost Armor Component = Icy Shoulderpads of the Powerful Mind
Icy Shoulderpads of the Powerful Mind + Master Nano Technology Program = Superior Icy Shoulderpads of the Powerful Mind
Superior Icy Shoulderpads of Brawn
Melee Program + Permafrost Armor Component = Melee Attuned Permafrost Armor Component
Shoulderpads of the Icy Wastes + Melee Attuned Permafrost Armor Component = Icy Shoulderpads of Brawn
Icy Shoulderpads of Brawn + Master Melee Program = Superior Icy Shoulderpads of Brawn
ITEMS & RESULTS
They are all nodrop and unique and must be equipped on right shoulder.
Brawn is aimed at melee users
Powerful mind at nano users
Explosive power at range users
But they are not profession locked.
They are quite easily equippable for Titles 7, but with some big twinking only for level 190ish if the abilities required are not your green ones..
Shoulderpads of the Icy Wastes (Basic pads)
These shoulderpads are made from ancient technology that has been frozen in Penumbra for centuries. They have been thawed out to allow you to utilise more of their original power.
ToWear
Level 184
Stamina 700
ProjectileAC 200
MeleeAC 200
ChemicalAC 200
RadiationAC 200
ColdAC 200
PoisonAC 200
FireAC 200
XPModifier 1
MaxHealth 350
MaxNanoEnergy 350
Icy Shoulderpads of Explosive Power
These shoulderpads are made from ancient technology that has been frozen in Penumbra for centuries. They have been thawed out to allow you to utilise more of their original power.
ToWear
Level 189
Stamina 850
ProjectileAC 200
MeleeAC 200
ChemicalAC 200
RadiationAC 200
ColdAC 200
PoisonAC 200
FireAC 200
AddAllOff 5
XPModifier 1
CriticalIncrease 1
ProjectileDamageModifier 5
MeleeDamageModifier 5
EnergyDamageModifier 5
ChemicalDamageModifier 5
RadiationDamageModifier 5
ColdDamageModifier 5
FireDamageModifier 5
PoisonDamageModifier 5
MaxHealth 350
MaxNanoEnergy 350
Icy Shoulderpads of Brawn
These shoulderpads are made from ancient technology that has been frozen in Penumbra for centuries. They have been thawed out to allow you to utilise more of their original power.
ToWear
Level 189
Strength 850
ProjectileAC 200
MeleeAC 200
ChemicalAC 200
RadiationAC 200
ColdAC 200
PoisonAC 200
FireAC 200
AddAllOff 5
XPModifier 1
MartialArts 5
Brawl 5
Parry 5
SneakAttack 5
FastAttack 5
CriticalIncrease 2
MaxHealth 350
MaxNanoEnergy 350
Icy Shoulderpads of the Powerful Mind
These shoulderpads are made from ancient technology that has been frozen in Penumbra for centuries. They have been thawed out to allow you to utilise more of their original power.
ToWear
Level 189
Intelligence 850
ProjectileAC 200
MeleeAC 200
ChemicalAC 200
RadiationAC 200
ColdAC 200
PoisonAC 200
FireAC 200
AddAllOff 10
XPModifier 1
NanoDamageMultiplier 1
MaxHealth 350
MaxNanoEnergy 350
SensoryImprovement 5
MaterialMetamorphosis 5
BiologicalMetamorphosis 5
PsychologicalModification 5
MaterialCreation 5
SpaceTime 5
Superior Icy Shoulderpads of Explosive Power
These shoulderpads are made from ancient technology that has been frozen in Penumbra for centuries. They have been thawed out to allow you to utilise more of their original power.
ToWear
Level 194
Stamina 900
ProjectileAC 400
MeleeAC 400
ChemicalAC 400
RadiationAC 400
ColdAC 400
PoisonAC 400
FireAC 400
AddAllOff 10
AddAllDef 15
XPModifier 1
CriticalIncrease 2
ProjectileDamageModifier 10
MeleeDamageModifier 10
EnergyDamageModifier 10
ChemicalDamageModifier 10
RadiationDamageModifier 10
ColdDamageModifier 10
FireDamageModifier 10
PoisonDamageModifier 10
MaxHealth 400
MaxNanoEnergy 400
Superior Icy Shoulderpads of Brawn
These shoulderpads are made from ancient technology that has been frozen in Penumbra for centuries. They have been thawed out to allow you to utilise more of their original power.
ToWear
Level 194
Strength 900
ProjectileAC 400
MeleeAC 400
ChemicalAC 400
RadiationAC 400
ColdAC 400
PoisonAC 400
FireAC 400
AddAllOff 10
AddAllDef 15
XPModifier 1
MartialArts 10
Brawl 10
Parry 10
SneakAttack 10
FastAttack 10
CriticalIncrease 3
MaxHealth 400
MaxNanoEnergy 400
Superior Icy Shoulderpads of the Powerful Mind
These shoulderpads are made from ancient technology that has been frozen in Penumbra for centuries. They have been thawed out to allow you to utilise more of their original power.
ToWear
Level 194
Intelligence 900
ProjectileAC 400
MeleeAC 400
ChemicalAC 400
RadiationAC 400
ColdAC 400
PoisonAC 400
FireAC 400
AddAllOff 5
AddAllDef 15
XPModifier 1
HealMultiplier 2
NanoDamageMultiplier 2
MaxHealth 400
MaxNanoEnergy 400
SensoryImprovement 10
MaterialMetamorphosis 10
BiologicalMetamorphosis 10
PsychologicalModification 10
MaterialCreation 10
SpaceTime 10
Note: "HealMultiplier 2 " means 2% (same for nano damage and XP)