The “Assassin Boots” are, as the name suggests, a piece of medium armor footwear suited to players who favor an assassin playstyle. For anyone who wants to build their approach around stealth, they’re an extremely well-matched piece of gear.
Features and Uses
The biggest selling point of these boots is that you no longer make extra footstep noise even when dashing while crouched. Normally, sprinting from a crouched position generates sound that makes it easy for enemies to notice you, but with this gear you can move both “quickly” and “quietly.” They shine when exploring buildings crawling with zombies, or when closing in on an enemy to set up a surprise attack.
How to Obtain and Craft
Medium armor gear can be purchased from traders or found as loot while exploring, and is also intended to be crafted at a workbench. The basic approach will be to collect it alongside other stealth-oriented pieces.
When to Use Them
- When you want to explore a facility without making a sound
- A playstyle aiming for sneak attacks (one-hit strikes) from stealth
- Situations in the early to mid game where you want to avoid head-on combat
What’s more, completing the full set is said to grant a bonus that lets you “hide from enemies more quickly.” If you want to push a stealth build to its limits, keep set usage in mind rather than relying on a single piece. Sneak up and take them down—these boots are a fitting partner for that kind of playstyle.