Some safes can't be opened by hand, so you'll need to use something stronger to get them open. That won't stop them from taking pot shots at you from a distance, though. Their presence will keep the police and SWAT team members from moving in on your position, giving you more time to complete the job. However, you do want to keep them around, so 'cable tie' them once you come across them. Killing hostages in Payday 2 is a no-no, because it costs you about two to three thousand dollars for 'cleanup' duties if you take one out. With him, you can increase stamina, earn Special Inside Man assets to increase his break-in skills, get better at reviving crew members and cable tie hostages, so they don't make a clean getaway. Being the leader of the group, he enables the decisions of what to do next, and can also change a plan on the fly if too much resistance pops up, taking a different approach.

His skill tree can go a number of ways, particularly with his tools – like a reduction in deployment time for a trip mine – and his crafting skills.įinally, there's the Mastermind. The Technician plays an important role over the course of the heist, as he brings in technical equipment, like drills and explosives, which can crack into safes quicker. Boosting his skills, you can make him get more valuable loot, pick up movement and crouch speed, and take less damage. For those of you who prefer a stealthy style of play, he's your man, as he completes tasks without tripping alarms, which in turn brings in a larger police presence. Using his skill tree, you can become better at using your assault rifle and handgun, and you also possess more strength when it comes to running and throwing things, such as tossing a heavy bag of jewelry into a waiting van. He acts as the brute of the group, taking down enemies, like SWAT team members and officers, while the others work on the core of the mission. Once you unlock your profession, you can begin leveling up. You simply need an experience point, which is given to you upon entering your first safe house, along with a little cash.

Payday 2 comes with four pre-set professions, or classes, that you can choose right off the bat.

Payday 2 operates a little bit differently than most shooters, since the focus is more on meeting certain goals rather than getting from point A to point B.ĭon't worry, we're here to help with some valuable tips. There are a few things you'll want to keep in mind before you sign up for the job.

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