Understand Live Wire
Useful when…
- Shock nearby enemies during a hack.
Effect and trigger
Live Wire shocks enemies within 20m while hacking. The effect is tied to the hacking activity; the supplied description does not specify shock damage, duration, or other conditions.
Parazon fitting
It is a Common standard Parazon mod with universal polarity and zero base drain. It has maximum rank 0, so there are no fusion ranks to invest in; the listed rank track contains no upgrade steps.
Different hacking and execution effects
Firewall reduces damage while hacking, Master Key unlocks nearby lockers after hacking, and Malicious Code can make nearby enemies cower after a Mercy Kill. Those mods have separate triggers and outcomes. Live Wire's distinctive effect is shocking enemies during the hack itself.
Listed sources
The supplied reward list names Rotation A Spy mission rewards on Ceres, Europa, Jupiter, and Saturn. The list does not ensure a drop from a given mission.
Limitations and tradeoffs
- Only provides its listed shock effect while hacking.
- The supplied description does not quantify the shock's damage or duration.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming Live Wire shocks enemies continuously outside a hack.
- Confusing its hacking trigger with the Mercy Kill trigger on Malicious Code.