Weapon discussion: Hacknet combat category
We tried to make the hackers’ life within Hacknet easier in this category – therefore there are a few changes that will be tested and fine-tuned by us. One thing to note right away: During the balancing project, we won’t be able to implement any additional changes that would improve the variety in Hacknet.
First, the general Hacknet changes:
The calculation for the health, stamina and hacking (replaces PSI energy) values have been changed – the influence of the main skill Intelligence and the subskill Hacking have been increased, which results in higher values.
Furthermore, the hacker has received a special resistance calculation for energy and x-ray (the only damage types in Hacknet) – these calculations are also based on Intelligence and Hacking. We have decided on this solution because a Hacker’s possibilities to skill in the pure subskills are very limited.
These changes only apply inside the Hacknet – in normal sectors, the Hacker is treated like all other runners.
The existing weapons have been checked and restructured – however they are still based (from a technical point of view) on PSI modules. An overview of the weapons:
-HEW Attack Software (Hacknet Combat)
-Cryton Regeneration Software (Hacknet Support)
-Cryton Multilink Regeneration Software (Hacknet Group Support)
-Cryton Defense Software (Hacknet Support)
-Cryton Multilink Defense Software (Hacknet Group Support)
All Hacknet modules exist in at least 3 variations (respectively strengths) – in addition there’s a rare version for each. All Hacknet modules are balanced with a HighTech status, the classification of their properties is based on the values for APU and PPU modules.
For comparison or as a reminder, here’s the general weapon concept again:
Damage:
-APU Weapons (HCK) 100 %
-Cannons 90 %
-Rifles 80 %
-Pistols 75 %
-Melee Weapons 65 %
Bonus-System:
-HighTech Weapons + 5 % (additive)
-Rare Weapons + 7.5 % (exclusive)
-Epic Weapons + 9.5 % (exclusive)
-WoC Weapons + 10 % (exclusive)
Note: Hacknet modules are always treated as HighTech weapons.
Aim speed (1.50 – 4.50 Seconds, Min | Max):
-Melee Weapons deactivated
-PPU Weapons deactivated
-APU Weapons (HCK) 0.75 1.50
-Pistols 0.75 2.25
-Rifles 1.00 3.00
-Cannons 2.00 4.50
Note: Smaller is better – the aim speed only applies to aggressive Hacknet modules.
Aim precision (Reticule, Min | Max):
-APU Weapons (HCK) 1.50 3.00
-Rifles 1.50 3.50
-Pistols 1.50 4.00
-Cannons 1.50 5.00
Note: Smaller is better – the aim precision only applies to aggressive Hacknet modules.
Firing frequency (45 – 120 shots/minute, Min | Max):
-Rifles 45 120
-Pistols 30 120
-Melee Weapons 40 60
-APU Weapons (HCK) 30 60
-Cannons 15 45
Range (50 – 600 Meters, Min | Max):
-Cannons 300 600
-Rifles 200 600
-APU Weapons (HCK) 100 300
-Pistols 50 150
-Melee Weapons Striking distance (+ tolerance factor)
Clip Size
Hacknet modules will continue to use hacking energy and are therefore not subject to clip sizes.
Examples: Hacknet Modules:
Example #1: HEW Attack Software v 1.182
Category: Hacknet Combat, HighTech
TechLevel: 56
Modus: Single shot
Aim speed: 1.32 Seconds (88 %)
Aim precision: 2.50 Reticule start size (83 %)
Cast frequency: 60 / Minute
Range: 212.50 Meter
HCK-Energy-Use: 9.93
Damage per shot: 118.5188 (Energy, X-Ray)
Damage per minute: ca. 7111
Rare-Variation: HEW Kuang Mark-7 v 3.1.1
TechLevel: 96
Aim speed: 1.08 (72 %)
Aim precision: 1.85 (62 %)
Cast frequency: 60 / Minute
Range: 275.00 Meter
HCK-Energy-Use: 18.68
Damage per shot: 293.6250 (Energy, X-Ray)
Damage per minute: ca. 17617
Example #2: Cryton Regeneration Software v 1.428
Category: Hacknet Support, HighTech
TechLevel: 64
Cast frequency: 25 / Minute
Range: 225.00 Meter
HCK-Energy-Use: 46.11
Healthpoints per tick: 10.0267
Selfcast (Factor 1.5): 15.0401
Duration: 120 Seconds (60 Ticks)
Healthpoints (Total): ca. 601 (902)
Rare-Variation: Cryton Recompiler v 1.5
TechLevel: 100
Cast frequency: 30 / Minute
Range: 281.25 Meter
HCK-Energy-Use: 71.48
Healthpoints per tick: 16.0667
Selfcast (Factor 1.5): 24.1000
Duration: 120 Seconds (60 Ticks)
Healthpoints (Total): ca. 964 (1446)
Example #3: Cryton Defense Software v 1.021
Category: Hacknet Support, HighTech
TechLevel: 40
Cast frequency: 21.43 / Minute
Range: 187.50 Meter
HCK-Energy-Use: 29.32
Protection factor: 0.79 (ca. 21 % Resistance)
Selfcast: 0.75 (ca. 25 % Resistance)
Duration: 120 Seconds
Note: The „Cryton Defense Software“ modules provide protection against the damage types energy and x-ray.
Rare-Variation: Cryton Survivor v 1.2
TechLevel: 96
Cast frequency: 25 / Minute
Range: 275.00 Meter
HCK-Energy-Use: 57.04
Protection factor: 0.57 (ca. 43 % Resistance)
Selfcast: 0.52 (ca. 48 % Resistance)
Duration: 120 Seconds
Example #4: Cryton Multilink Defense Software v 1.481
Category: Hacknet Group Support, HighTech
TechLevel: 72
Cast frequency: 18.75 / Minute
Range: 237.50 Meter
HCK-Energy-Use: 44.50
Protection factor: 0.73 (ca. 27 % Resistance)
Selfcast: 0.68 (ca. 32 % Resistance)
Duration: 120 Seconds
Rare-Variation: Cryton Multilink Guardian v 1.6
TechLevel: 88
Cast frequency: 21.43 / Minute
Range: 262.50 Meter
HCK-Energy-Use: 53.93
Protection factor: 0.67 (ca. 33 % Resistance)
Selfcast: 0.60 (ca. 40 % Resistance)
Duration: 120 Seconds
The usage of heals and shields has changed – however we will only provide the details in the PPU discussion. The power of heals and usage of Hacknet energy are still being thoroughly tested, so there can still be adjustments in the future.
