Agents of Mayhem: Hardtack Class Guide, Abilities, Core Upgrades And More

Some tips and tricks for playing as Hardtack in Agents of Mayhem.

Posted By | On 25th, Aug. 2017

Hardtack is your typical military marine hero in Agents of Mayhem, a new game in the Saints Row franchise that represents Volition’s unique take on open world action. The world becomes a sandbox, and you need to play as and develop multiple characters, treating each as weapons in a loadout, if you are to prevail.

But even said weapons in a loadout have their own unique perks and disadvantages, with their own special abilities, unique upgrades, gadgets, and more. Trying to keep track of all of that for each character, and knowing when best to use one, can be daunting and overwhelming- so we do it for you.

Check out the video below, as well as out enumeration of Hardtack’s abilities, to get an idea of how the character plays.

ABILITIES

  • Heavy Drum Shotgun: A berserker move, Hardtack charges in and dishes lethal damage
  • Depth Charge: Deploy mines on the battlefield and detonate them remotely
  • Teleharpoon: Throw a harpoon at your target to stun them

CORE UPGRADES:

  • Earthmover: Gains Fortify when you Dashes.
  • Megamine: During your Mayhem ability, you can deploy more mines
  • Rank-Cranker: You can inflict more damage to Legion commanders.

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