Melee weapons, armor, and more

[Linerax]

1. Can a character sneak up behind a person to perform some sort of silent kill? If so do I silently walk
with weapon equipped and click on the target?

2. How do I improve my chances of killing an attacker (with a melee weapon)?

3. This question is obvious but maybe the game has something for the situation: should I run if the attacker has a gun?

4. Helmets and bullet proof vests are useful in any situation or certain situations?

[gcavan]

1. Yes and yes. Or hide in a closet until he passes, and stab/club him when he turns his back. An effective strategy is to attract a guard by intentionally sprinting to a hiding place, and waiting for him to pass by in his search for you.

2. Remember, sneaking does not make you invisible, only silent. Backstabs can only be done from behind. The act itself will generate noise, so make sure the victim is alone. Otherwise his friends will come running. The shovel, crowbar and axe may be used but IMO the knife works best and is quietest.

3. If you are spotted run in the other direction, otherwise sneak/hide until you are out of range. Cover does not prevent them from hitting you, but may reduce your damage taken. Note that not all guys with guns will shoot at you on sight.

4. They reduce your damage taken from both melee and ranged. Also helps in defense of your shelter.

[Linerax]

To hide, what symbol should I look for?

[Fornax The Lazy]

Originally posted by Linerax:

To hide, what symbol should I look for?

A dude behind a wall.

[Fornax The Lazy]

Originally posted by gcavan:

2. Remember, sneaking does not make you invisible, only silent. Backstabs can only be done from behind. The act itself will generate noise, so make sure the victim is alone. Otherwise his friends will come running. The shovel, crowbar and axe may be used but IMO the knife works best and is quietest.

Axe is the melee weapon with the highest damage,though.

[RainingMetal]

1. Only Arica can perform a truly silent kill. However, you can sneak up to an enemy by walking; this doesn't generate noise. A typical melee kill generates noise one floor above and one floor below, so if nobody's in that diameter, you should be fine.

2. Attacking an enemy from an alcove is guaranteed kill. Otherwise backstabbing an enemy only deals major damage (Roman, Arica, and Boris can backstab an enemy in one hit). Lure an enemy to an ambush point with noise to lure it over and kill it safely. You shouldn't try to engage in direct melee combat; your enemy is prone to counterattacking, which is bad. The Hatchet deals the most damage.

3. Use the same tactics I mentioned before to deal with enemies with guns. If you kill an enemy instantly without being spotted, you'll get a fantastic prize!

4. Helmets and Vests reduce the amount of damage you take when equipped. Helmets and Vests stack on each other, but having multiple Vests/Helmets does nothing more.

[6 Helpless Kittens]

When in a shootout, abuse the way the game's systems work. you can freuqently wait at the top of a ladder and shoot them as they climb up one by one. If not, use your brain and use cover when you can.