Build Archetypes: Tech-Savvy Hacker

Guide for the Tech-Savvy Hacker build in GUNTOUCHABLES: attributes, skills, cyberware, and playstyle for controlling combat with technology and quickhacks.

The Tech-Savvy Hacker build leverages technology to control the battlefield, manipulate enemies, and deal damage through advanced weaponry and quickhacks. This build thrives on indirect combat and strategic planning.

Key Attributes:

• Intelligence: Max out for powerful quickhacks, tech weapon damage, and faster hacking.
• Willpower: High priority for reduced ability cooldowns and Glitch Resistance.
• Constitution: Moderate investment for survivability, as you'll often be in the backline.

Essential Skill Trees:

• Netrunner: Max out 'Quickhack Damage', 'Spread Contagion', and 'System Overload'.
• Engineer: Invest in 'Drone Control' and 'Automated Turret Deployment'.
• Heavy Ordnance: Focus on 'Tech Weapon Penetration' and 'Charge Shot Efficiency'.

Recommended Cyberware:

• Ocular: 'Neural Interface Mk.IV' (increased quickhack range, faster upload).
• Arm: 'Projectile Launch System' (grenade launcher arm implant for area denial).
• Core: 'Biomonitor' (automatic healing when health is low, allowing focus on hacking).
• Brain: 'Memory Boost' (increased RAM capacity for more quickhacks).

Playstyle: Start encounters by hacking enemy systems, disabling turrets, or spreading debilitating quickhacks like 'Contagion' or 'Short Circuit'. Deploy drones or turrets to provide cover fire. Use tech weapons to shoot through cover and deal high damage. Maintain distance and use the environment to your advantage, letting your tech do the heavy lifting.