Supplementary gadgets | Hints Thief Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
Apart from the basic elements of the equipment, Garrett can also use optional gadgets. A very important piece of information is that you need to care yourself for obtaining new elements of the equipment, by buying them from the local merchants. I recommend that you make each such purchase at the first opportunity that arises, especially that the prices on the new gadgets are not that high, even if you are playing at the highest difficulty level. Having them in your inventory will often allow you to walk around the more difficult areas or to obtain unique items that cannot be obtained in any other way.
The Wrench is the first supplementary gadget and you get the opportunity to buy it right after you have completed the first chapter of the game. There are two main functions to this item. First of all, the wrench can be used to unscrew the grates of the venting shafts, thanks to which it becomes possible to discover completely new areas and to walk around the enemy forces. Secondly, the wrench can be used to remove the plates that you find throughout the game world, which perform the role of collectibles.
The Razor appears in the merchants' stock after you complete the second chapter of the game. This gadget is useful mainly to cut out paintings that you find throughout the game world, which allows you to obtain collectibles that cannot be obtained in any other way.
The Wirecutter appears in the merchants' stock after you complete the second chapter of the game. It is a very useful gadget, because you can use it to disarm various traps and alarms, thanks to which you do not need to worry that your actions lead to Garrett's premature death, or alarm the enemy to your presence.