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Plan your next Necromunda: Hired Gun session
Our independent guide dives deeper into the documented systems of Necromunda: Hired Gun, offering observations that help you align your play style with the game’s built‑in mechanics. By examining each core element, you can make informed choices without relying on undocumented shortcuts.
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Assessing Weapon Variety
Compare two weapons from the sprawling arsenal in a single mission. Note damage, range, and reload speed, then decide which fits your current augment setup best.
- Focus on mastering the weapon variety early to handle different enemy types.
- Observe enemy patterns to choose the most efficient weapon for each encounter.
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Testing Augment Combinations
Run a short traversal segment using wall‑run alone, then repeat with both wall‑run and the grappling hook. Observe how the combined mobility changes your route efficiency.
- Combine wall‑run augments with the grappling hook for rapid vertical navigation.
- Experiment with different augment combos to find a flow that matches your play style.
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Mastiff Utilisation
Allow the cyber‑mastiff to engage a group of enemies while you stay at a distance. Record how its attacks affect enemy numbers before you intervene.
- Let the mastiff scout ahead in tight corridors to spot hidden threats.
- Use the mastiff’s attacks to thin enemy numbers before engaging directly.
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Bounty Prioritisation
Select two available bounties with differing reward values. Complete each and compare the amount of upgrades unlocked, noting which bounty accelerated your level progression.
- Prioritize weapons that complement your chosen augments for smoother combat flow.
- Swap weapons between missions to adapt to differing enemy compositions.
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Progression Tracking
After each mission, log the upgrades applied and the new level reached. Over several runs, identify patterns in which upgrades yield the most noticeable performance gains.
- Focus on high‑value bounties first to accelerate leveling.
- Track which upgrades give the biggest performance boost for your play style.
