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Wiretap

Summary

While repairing, can install a Wiretap on a generator to reveal the Killer's aura when they enter its area, then it is removed if kicked or after a duration.

In-game description

You know that the best way to stay one step ahead is to keep tabs on the competition.

Effect

After repairing a Generator for the equivalent of 40 % of Progression, Wiretap activates.

While active, press the Active Ability button while standing next to a Generator to install a listening device to it with a countdown of 100/110/120 seconds:

  • Reveals the Aura of the Killer coming within 14 metres of the Bugged Generator to all Survivors.

The listening device is deactivated after its countdown has elapsed or the Bugged Generator is damaged.

The Auras of Bugged Generators are revealed to all Survivors in yellow.

Wiretap Mini Guide

Wiretap mini guide: info-driven usage with explicit activation, pairing, and correction rules.

What This Perk Is For

  • After repairing a Generator for the equivalent of 40 % of Progression, Wiretap activates.
  • Practical effect: After repairing a Generator for the equivalent of 40 % of Progression, Wiretap activates.
  • Tier values shown: 40 / 100 / 110 / 120
  • Convert each reveal into an immediate route change; delayed info is usually lost info.

How To Pilot It In Match

  • First phase: force one clean trigger before committing to risky tempo lines.
  • Mid-match phase: convert triggers into objective or survival stability.
  • If two activations are missed: fallback to your safest baseline pattern and re-enter later.
  • Role: Survivor (167 perks in role pool)

Common Throw + Fix

  • Common throw: Reading aura info but not changing macro decisions.
  • Fix line: From each reveal, choose one action immediately: rotate, commit, or disengage.
  • Character: Ada Wong
  • Chapter source: 25: Resident Evil: PROJECT W
  • Tag profile: Aura, Generator, Repair, Solo, Team, Anti 3 Gen
  • Bloodpoint categories: Objective

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