Hacking
Hacking
Hacking is a Gathering Skill used to extract components from robotic Hacking Nodes 
.
The skill is automatically unlocked after obtaining the 
Old Hacking Tool from Dr. Fritz during the quest Hack to the Future in Arcadia.
🛠️ Hacking Tools
TIP: Higher-tier Hacking Tools can access lower-level nodes as well.
To hack successfully, equip your Hacking Tool in the Toolbag.
🔍 How to Hack
- Approach a Hacking Node
and click it to activate the hacking mini-game. - The window displays:
- Bar Timer (top) – shows time remaining
- Symbol Code (top) – symbols to match
- Symbol List (bottom) – available input options
- Use:
- A – cycle symbols left
- W – confirm match
- Each correct match slightly extends the timer.
✅ Successful Hack
- All symbols matched = hack success
- UI glows green with checkmarks
- Node opens and drops loot
❌ Failed Hack
- Mismatch or time expiry = hack failure
- UI turns red, node enters temporary lockout
Temporary Lockout: Node is disabled briefly with a red grid overlay. You can retry after a few seconds.
Permanent Lockdown: After 3 failed attempts on the same node, it becomes permanently disabled and displays a red light.
Tip: If locked out in the overworld, leave the area and return to trigger new node spawns. In dungeons, a permanently locked node must be abandoned.
📍 Hacking Locations & Respawn Timers
🌄 Overworld Dungeons
Hacking Nodes are limited.
Hint: Nodes share spawns. Exit and re-enter areas to cycle new node types.
- Nodes respawn every 3 hours (1 full in-game day)
Recommended Routes:
- Needlepoint Pass – Everdune zone
- Clifftop Pass – Farpoint zone
🏯 Beacon Dungeons
- Node locations randomize per floor
- Leaving a floor removes that floor’s nodes
- New nodes generate on each new dungeon run