Hackers

Hackers are not subtle. They are designed to take limbs, and against armoured enemies that is exactly the point.

What It Does

The Hackers skill governs heavy cleaving blades with high cutting damage and a strong tendency to sever limbs.

Hidden Effects

Hackers have notably high limb-damage, so they cripple enemies fast — but a dismembered foe can no longer be sold to slavers or healed for recruitment.

How XP Works

Trains through combat with a hacker equipped.

Best Training Methods

Use them against tougher, armoured enemies where their cutting power matters most.

Common Mistakes

Using hackers when you want prisoners. They maim too readily — switch to blunt or a gentler blade if you are taking enemies alive.