Learn about the Blackjack weapon in Thief: The Dark Project. It has short reach and doesn't affect visibility, but can kill enemies.
The Blackjack has a short reach, requiring you to be close to your target for effective use. Hitting a creature anywhere but the head with the Blackjack tends to draw attention. Unlike most other weapons, having the Blackjack at the ready does not affect your visibility (the amount of light that makes you noticeable to enemies).
It is possible to kill an enemy with the Blackjack. If an enemy knows you are present and attacking you, several solid blows with the Blackjack can kill them. Additionally, some non-guards (such as Servants or Prisoners) are so weak that a single blow from the Blackjack will kill them, even if you intended only to knock them out. Do not attempt to knock out undead enemies with the Blackjack.
- Use the Blackjack only when you are very close to your target due to its short reach.
- Aim for the head to minimize drawing attention when attacking aware enemies.
- Be aware that non-guards can be killed with a single blow, even if you were aiming for a non-lethal takedown.
- Never use the Blackjack on undead enemies for knock-out attempts.
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