Detective Mode

Learn how to use Batman's Detective Mode in Arkham Knight to spot enemies, environmental hazards, and interactive objects. Master your crime-fighting vision!

Alright, let's talk about Detective Mode in Batman: Arkham Knight. Think of it like Batman's super-vision – it's super useful for spotting things you'd normally miss, kind of like how Batman sees in those new Tomb Raider games or The Witcher. It's your go-to tool for scoping out a situation before you dive in.

Here's the lowdown on what you'll see when you activate it:

• Enemies: This is crucial! Detective Mode color-codes your foes so you know who you're dealing with.
• Blue: These guys are unarmed or just have melee weapons. Generally less of an immediate threat, but still don't underestimate them.
• Red: Watch out! These enemies are packing firearms. You'll want to approach these situations carefully, using stealth and the environment to your advantage.
• Green: These are your Riddler associates. If you can manage to interrogate them (usually by taking them down stealthily), they'll spill the beans on where to find those pesky Riddler collectibles. Super handy for completionists!
• Orange: This color pops up for mechanical threats like drones and sentry turrets. Keep an eye out for these, as they can lock you down pretty quickly.
• Environment: Detective Mode also highlights key environmental elements, especially useful during predator sections.
• Orange: You'll see interactive objects highlighted in orange. This includes things like gratings, floor hatches, wall vents, vantage points, and cables. These are your escape routes, takedown opportunities, and ways to manipulate the environment. Orange also points out control panels and cabling that might be linked to things like turrets – messing with these can turn the tables on your enemies.
• Light Blue: This color indicates destructible walls or windows. You'll need your Explosive Gel to blast through these, often revealing hidden paths or secrets.

Basically, Detective Mode is your best friend for planning your attacks, finding collectibles, and navigating the environment. Get used to flicking it on and off constantly – it's a core part of playing as the Bat!