This article is about Hackclaw. Tactical Gear, gadgets, passives, strengths and positioning are posted.
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Hackclaw - Rating
 | Class | Recon |
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| Weapon type | AR, SMG, SG, MR, SR | |
| Unlock at | Obtained through G.T.I. Resupply |
Rating by Game Mode
| Operations | Operations (Solo) | Warfare |
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Evaluation Summary
| Operations | - You can get information on enemy armor during reconnaissance - You can take down NPCs without using weapons - Your footsteps are quiet, making it harder for enemies to notice you |
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| Warfare | - Footsteps are quieter when crouching or walking - The flash is powerful during firefights - Can scout without revealing your position |
Hackclaw - Skills and Gadgets
Skills
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Activates the decoder to periodically scan up to 6 enemy signals within 60m ahead, displaying their movement in your contact lenses. The closest signal is highlighted in red, and the enemy’s alert level increases as Hackclaw approaches. |
| Deploys a drone forward, producing a blinding flash of light against enemies within range. When you aim at the decoder’s trajectory, the trajectory will turn yellow, and the drone will fly along the selected yellow trajectory. |
| Throws the Data Knife to hack into nearby electronic devices within 10m on impact and briefly disable them. Direct hits on enemies will deal significant damage. |
| Increases movement speed while in stealth or crouching, with reduced noise. |
Gadgets
| Gadget | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Respawn Beacon | 【Recommendation】★★★★★ It allows allies to respawn at the deployed location. Placing it behind enemy lines or in hidden spots is recommended. |
| Claymore Mine | 【Recommendation】★★★★・ It's a directional mine for use against infantry, detonating in response to movement in its forward area. |
| Laser Designator | 【Recommendation】★★・・・ It's a device for marking targets, reducing lock-on time and extending lock-on range for allied missiles. It can also unlock the lock-on mode for certain missiles, making it a gadget designed for team coordination. |
Tactics in Operations
Footsteps are quiet while walking or sneaking
Hackclaw has quieter footsteps compared to other characters, making it harder for enemies to detect your location. The crouching movement speed is also faster, making it suitable for stealth actions, whether in solo play or when flanking away from teammates.
Take down NPCs with a throwing knife
Hackclaw's data knife can usually take down NPCs in one hit. While nearby enemies may hear the impact sound, it's quieter than gunfire, making it useful when you want to avoid alerting other players.
Disable enemy skills with a throwing knife
If there are enemy players near the impact point of the knife, certain skills can be disabled for a period of time. The effect works even behind walls within the range, allowing you to gain the upper hand in a firefight if you hit them beforehand.
Get detailed information about nearby enemy players
By using a tactical device, you can check the locations of nearby enemy players, their character types, and armor levels. Lines extend from your feet toward the enemies' locations, changing color based on the distance, allowing you to pinpoint their positions even indoors.
| Notes! | Enemy proximity: Red indicates closest, yellow is moderate, and white is the farthest from you! |
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Tactics in Warfare
Use quiet footsteps for effective flanking
Footsteps become quieter when walking or crouching, making it harder for enemies to notice your approach compared to other characters. Use this advantage to flank and ambush your opponents.
Hack the surroundings to locate enemies
The skill "Signal Decoder" can detect up to six nearby enemies. It not only identifies enemy types but also extends a line from your position to the enemies, allowing you to find their exact locations nearby.
Weapons suited for close-range are recommended
The Hackclaw excels in infiltration and approaching enemies, leading to frequent close-range combat. Since long-range weapons don't suit this playstyle, it's recommended to equip submachine guns or assault rifles.
Disrupt the enemy's line of sight to close the gap
The skill "Flash Drone" hovers for a set period and emits a powerful light when enemies approach. Enemies caught by it will be blinded, allowing you to close the gap and launch an all-out attack.
| Notes! | The drone releases a hit marker when it emits light, making it useful for reconnaissance as well! |
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