Does the Covert Operative Perk Work While Hidden or Cautious?

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Hey everyone! I’m curious about the Covert Operative perk in terms of sneak attack damage. At rank 3, it supposedly grants a 50% boost to sneak attack damage. My question is: does this bonus apply while I’m in the Hidden state, or does it also work if I’m cautious? Additionally, is that 50% increase legit, or is it more like a minor enhancement? I’m trying to figure out whether I should stick with this perk or switch to the new one that offers a 12% bonus to weak spot damage, or if there’s something else that’s even better.

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2 Answers

StealthMaster88 -

Yes, the Covert Operative perk works while you’re in both Hidden and Caution states. Just remember that you need to be crouched for it to activate. It’s a solid bonus!

CuriousPlayer99 -

Awesome, thanks for clarifying! Now I just need to confirm if the 50% damage boost is really as good as it sounds.

SniperXtreme -

Correct! It activates in Hidden and Caution, but keep in mind that if other players detect you, it won’t trigger. So, it’s a bit situational depending on your surroundings.

StealthMaster88 -

I know, right? I didn’t see that part mentioned anywhere either, which makes it tricky.

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