Nodes, data, firewalls, and hacking software Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Guide

Last update: 30 August 2016

Nodes, data, firewalls

Firewalls are invisible, and can be found on communication lines. When you encounter a firewall, you will hear a sound, the hacking will be slowed down immensely and an antivirus will be activated (if it had been activated earlier, then nothing will change). The firewalls always stay in the same places, so it's worth it to stop the hacking after finding one, and begin again by bypassing the place where you found the firewall. Use Datascan software to reveal all firewalls in a given computer. Using Stealth software allows to travel through a firewall without activating it.

Data stores contain various bonuses, which can be acquired when you access them. These include: additional credits / experience (from 50 to about 300), and also hacking software, which is often worth more than credits found. During a single minigame, there can be more than one data store, therefore it's worth it to access each one of them while the reward will be cumulated. Nevertheless, remember that using hacking software to access the data stores is not cost-effective. On the other hand, if you have developed your hacking abilities, the data stores can be a good way to earn / acquire experience in the initial stages of the game.

API are auxiliary structures. Taking them over will help you in your current minigame, depending on the type of the intercepted software:

• Spam - slows down the diagnostic procedure
• Transfer - transfers 2 security levels between the nodes
• Clearance - Lowers the level of every datastorage (making them easier to hack)

Hacking software

Various types of hacking software are available. You can find them in the game world or buy them (a dealer from northern Prague has a large supply, you can find him in a shop Tech Noir (M3,14))

• Reveal - Allows to reveal a network of paths and catalogs, when you are left with a "obscured map"
• Stop! Worm - It can be activated at any moment, but it's better to leave it for the end, to be sure that you will make it. For a moment (about 5 seconds) it stops the enemy antivirus.
• Datascan - Its use is twofold. It allows to reveal the contents of every datastore, even those on the foggy area, showing their location. It also reveals firewalls.
• Stealth - Allows to make another action without being discovered by the system. You can use it to take over another node, fortification, or even cross the firewall undetected.
• Overclock - This program is not very complicated - for a few seconds, it speeds up every action performed by you.
• Nuke -This is a unique attack, which has a 100% chance to be discovered by the system, so it's better to use it when the antivirus is already operational. Allows for instant taking over of a chosen structure, but only if it hasn't been visited by the system scanner.