Hackers
Hackers exist to take pieces off people. Bring one when you want enemies crippled — and leave it home when you want them whole.
Class Overview
Hackers are heavy cleaving blades built for high cutting damage and a strong tendency to dismember. They cut through armour better than katanas.
Damage & Penetration
Hackers have notably high limb damage and decent armour penetration, crippling enemies quickly.
Speed, Weight & Indoors
Slow to moderate speed and fairly heavy, with a manageable indoor penalty. They suit strong, deliberate fighters.
Best & Worst Situations
Best against armoured enemies and when you want them disabled. Worst when you want prisoners or recruits — they maim too readily.
Quality Tiers
Hackers scale to Meitou. The Fragment Axe is the iconic hacker-class weapon; a quality hacker dismantles armoured foes fast.
“Running away is not losing. It is the most reliable survival tool you have.”
- Kenshi Wiki (community, Fandom) — Cross-referenced for faction, region, item and creature details.
- Kenshi Steam Community Guides — Reference for build strategies and training methods.
Note: Kenshi mechanics, balance and mod behaviour vary by version and load order. Treat exact numbers and requirements as patch-dependent.
- Type
- Melee
- Damage
- Cutting
- Limb damage
- Very high
- Speed
- Slow–moderate
- Indoors
- Moderate