Do wolfhounds count as detection?

Answered by Randy McIntyre

When it comes to the game mechanics of wolfhounds in relation to detection, there are a few important points to consider. Firstly, it’s worth noting that wolfhound kills do not count towards Chaos, which is a measure of how violently you have approached the game. So, if you eliminate a wolfhound, it won’t impact your Chaos level.

However, just because wolfhound kills don’t affect Chaos doesn’t mean they don’t have any consequences. Wolfhounds have the ability to detect your character, meaning they can sense your presence even if you’re hidden or sneaking. This can be a significant challenge, as it adds an extra layer of difficulty to navigating certain areas. So, while wolfhound kills won’t increase your Chaos, they can still make your stealthy progress more challenging.

Additionally, if a wolfhound discovers a body, it will count towards the “bodies found” statistic. This means that if you’ve taken care to hide bodies and remain undetected, but a wolfhound stumbles upon a corpse, it will impact your overall stealth rating. This emphasizes the need to be cautious and thorough in your approach to eliminating enemies and hiding bodies.

In my personal experience with the game, I’ve found that wolfhounds can be particularly challenging to deal with. Their heightened senses and ability to detect your character can make stealthily progressing through certain areas quite difficult. It often requires careful planning, quick reflexes, and efficient use of tools and abilities to avoid detection. The tension and excitement that arises from these encounters can be both thrilling and nerve-wracking.

To summarize, while wolfhound kills do not count towards Chaos, they can still detect your character and make your stealthy progress more challenging. Their ability to discover bodies also means that their corpses will count towards the “bodies found” statistic. So, it’s important to remain cautious and strategic when dealing with these formidable foes.