Jumper and Quadcopter - how to unlock, when to use Watch Dogs 2 guide, walkthrough
Last update: 18 November 2016
The jumper and quadcopter are two entirely new gadgets in Watch Dogs 2. In this chapter, you will learn how to unlock them (the game allows that pretty early on), what are their uses, and what are the most useful upgrades.
- The Jumper - unlocking
- Jumper - application and upgrades
- Quadcopter - unlocking
- Quadcopter - application and upgrades
The Jumper - unlocking
You can't miss the moment when the jumper is unlocked, because it happens during your first visit in the DeadSec Hackerspace (after finishing the main operation Walk in the Park, which is unlocked after finishing the prologue). One of the stages of that mission involves testing a 3D printer - use it to make a jumper (it will be free).
From that moment on, you can use the left button on the controller's d-pad (or a corresponding button on your keyboard) in order to take control over the jumper. Marcus will have only one jumper, but if it gets destroyed, it will respawn shortly.
Jumper - application and upgrades
The main application of the jumper is reaching places that Marcus is unable to reach himself, or that would be very cumbersome to reach otherwise. The jumper can for example enter vent shafts or small holes in walls. It also can (as the name indicates) jump onto high ledges and platforms, but this ability becomes more important after you purchase one of the jumpers' upgrades.
Using the jumper is often mandatory if you want to obtain a well-hidden secret, or if you have to get to a seemingly inaccessible closed-circuit terminal (the jumper can hack those as well). It can also be used for reconnaissance (to a limited degree), but the chances of being exposed are much higher than in case of the quadcopter.
The jumper can be upgraded by purchasing skills related to it. The Enhanced Spring skill is definitely the most useful one, as it allows the jumper to bounce pretty high, making it possible to reach previously inaccessible ledges and roofs. You should also purchase the Taunt skill rather soon, as it allows you to distract enemies with the jumper. You can lure them to a place where you'll be able to quietly deal with enemies, or just clear the path to your objective. When you're character will be sufficiently experienced, you should also try the Remote Gadgets skill. It provides some "offensive abilities" for the jumper - it will be able to carry explosives and stun charges, which will allow you to kill or stun chosen enemies.
Quadcopter - unlocking
The quadcopter can also be unlocked at the game's beginning, however it doesn't happen automatically as in case of the jumper. The first opportunity to obtain the quadcopter appears when you visit the DeadSec Hackerspace during the Walk in the Park operation. You have to enter the hideout and interact with the 3D printer. Producing a quadcopter will cost 67,500 dollars - if you don't have enough dough, try to collect it ASAP - for example by gathering nearby Money Bags, or by winning a couple of races. Don't delay this purchase - the quadcopter is very useful and some missions will become really hard without it.
If you own a quadcopter, press the right button on your controller's d-pad (or a corresponding button on your keyboard) to seize control over the quadcopter. Marcus will have only one quadcopter, but if it gets destroyed, it will respawn shortly.
Quadcopter - application and upgrades
The main application of the quadcopter is reconnaissance. Use this ability every time you close in on a hostile area or an open location, in which an operation will play out - it will allow you to plan your actions, see where the enemies are, and locate objects that can be hacked. You're not limited to observation itself though, because you can hack stuff from the quadcopter just as when you control Marcus. Regardless of the approach you decide to take, don't get too close to enemies or the drone will be exposed and shot down.
In some locations the quadcopter can also be used to find access keys that Marcus cannot reach himself, or to solve Network Bypass-based mini games. The drone can't lift any items, unfortunately, so you'll have to reach them on foot or with the jumper.
The quadcopter can be upgraded by purchasing skills related to it. The first upgrade will be the Proximity Scanner, which facilitates tagging characters during reconnaissance. An interesting, albeit expensive upgrade is the Remote Gadgets upgrade. It allows to mount explosives and stun charges onto the quadcopter, providing some offensive abilities to the quadcopter. If you own that skill, you can drop "surprises" while not risking direct confrontation. If you use the quadcopter often, you can also buy the Speed Boost skill, which will make it move faster.