Key Items

Discover all the essential Key Items in Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct! This guide details locations and uses for Alionka cards, Secateur parts, and more.

Alright, let's break down the important Key Items you'll be grabbing in Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct. These aren't just random pickups; some are crucial for achievements, others for upgrading your gear, and a few are tied to specific challenges. We'll go through them so you don't miss a thing!

Key Items Checklist:

• Alionka Cards: You'll find these scattered throughout the DLC. They're important for certain achievements, like using the Alionka neuropolymeric launch module to destroy 15 enemies. There are 5 Alionka cards in total within the DLC, and collecting at least 3 is enough to get the achievement for killing 15 enemies. Some players recommend using them on the final boss, especially on higher difficulties.
• John Silver's Crew: This is an achievement related to a specific in-game action.
• Kill 3 M4D-5 robots in a row while they're hopping on one foot: This is an achievement challenge that requires precise timing and target selection.
• Weird Science: This achievement is unlocked by gaining access to the ORB lab.
• Time in a Bottle: This achievement is for killing 3 enemies while using the Technostasis ability.
• Chirper: These are collectibles within the DLC. You'll need to find 10 Chirpers in total. If you missed collecting 70 in the main story, these are optional but provide valuable information.
• Klusha Handle: This is a component for the Klusha weapon. It's found in the swamp area before you reach the lab where you acquire the Secateur. You might find its blueprint even if you don't have the expanded storage blueprint.
• Klusha Blade: Another part for the Klusha weapon, this is a key item to locate.
• Divide et Impera: This achievement requires you to separate several combined BEA-Ds with a single shot from the Secateur.
• Secateur - Energy Supercharger: This is a crucial upgrade or component for the Secateur weapon. There are multiple instances of this item to find.
• Secateur Magazine: This is a component for the Secateur weapon, essential for its functionality.
• Red October: This achievement involves destroying 15 enemies using the Alionka neuropolymeric launch module.
• A Girl's Best Friend: This achievement tasks you with sending all BEA-Ds to NORA's brain.
• Maximum Strength: To unlock this, you'll need to upgrade both the Klusha and Secateur weapons to their maximum level.
• Lord of the Flies: This achievement is unlocked the first time you use a Strekoza.
• Return to Utopia: This is the final achievement for completing the Annihilation Instinct DLC.

Tips for Key Items:

• Alionka Cards: While 3 cards are enough for the