Clone strategies?

[Mebber]

I'm halfway through the game. My playstyle is collect everything+eliminate everyone+no alerts. I'm not struggling, but i somehow can't get the hang of Styx iconic "clone" skill, which is weird because i constantly feel like i just "don't get it". But i can't see this skills usefulness or how i should use it effectively. Sure, sometimes i use a clone to pull a lever, and a few times the skill has been handy to kill armored knights with clone chest traps. But apart from these rare instances i don't know what to do with this skill. What am i missing? What are good gameplay strategies for clones?

[Bassilth]

I use my clones to get rid of a pair of guards that patrol together. Position clone near the spot where they stop and stay close yourself. Then have the clone grab one and immediately stealth kill the other guard before it gets alerted. Should finish faster than how long the clone lasts, so two easy kills for you.

I also use them to distract guards if they are about to find me. Just spawn one before they can find you and either take control and run away to draw away the enemy or leave it behind for the guards to kill.

Dont forget you can also blind guards by blowing up your clone into smoke.

You can also send your clone forward to scout out the area, since them being spotted does not compromise your insignia.

[ed]

Clones + the "make noise" button is extremely powerful.