Sneaking
| Sneaking | |
|---|---|
| Type | Stat |
| Property ID | Sneak |
| Default Value | 10 |
| Min Value | 10 |
| Max Value | 300 |
Sneaking
Sneaking is a mechanic that reduces your visibility to other players, making it harder for them to detect you.
Details
Sneaking reduces enemy vision based on a percentage of your Sneak value. The higher your Sneak, the harder it is for others to see you.
Your carry weight directly affects your effectiveness:
- Every 0.5 kg reduces your Sneak value by 1
While sneaking:
- You cannot run unless you have Trait Ninja
- You enter a 3-second cooldown after toggling Sneak
- A small eye icon appears above your character
- Your character becomes semi-transparent
Gameplay Notes
Sneaking is most effective when:
- Your carry weight is low
- Your Look Distance is high
- You move carefully and keep enough distance to other players
Because Sneak works as a percentage reduction, it becomes especially effective against enemies with high Look Distance in terms of absolute hex distances.
Using Stealth Boy it gets consumed and grants +20 sneak for 15 minutes.
Gear & Optimization
For effective sneaking:
- Use lightweight equipment whenever possible
- Apply weight-reduction mods (up to ~75%)
- Lower weight reduces Sneak penalties and improves performance
Sneak Gameplay
In Sneak vs Sneak situations, the key advantage is spotting the enemy first. In teamplay, a sneaking player acts as a scout:
- Provides vision and information
- Tracks enemy movement
- Helps teammates prepare for engagements
For more advanced strategies, see Sneaker Guide.
Value Adjusted
| Sneaking | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Perk Ghost | 0 | 40 |
| Stealth Boy | 0 | 20 |