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Hackers

Hackers — Kenshi Weapons reference image

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.

Wanderer's Note

“A bite from a slaver patrol is not the end — captivity trains Strength and Toughness.”

Hackers
Type
Melee
Damage
Cutting
Limb damage
Very high
Speed
Slow–moderate
Indoors
Moderate