Explore the essential moves and techniques for Sam Fisher in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. Master mantling, ledge hanging, split jumps, and more to succeed.
This is a list of some basic moves Fisher can do that will help along the way.
- Mantling
- Climb onto ledges or objects by pushing towards them and pressing triangle.
- Close Attack
- When in close to an enemy, use L1 for a non-lethal attack or R1 for a more lethal solution.
- Ledge Hanging
- To hang from a ledge, carefully drop off the ledge. From there Fisher can shimmy left and right, climb back up or drop down by pushing O.
- Hanging Throw
- While on a ledge below an opponent, push X to grab him and throw him off the ledge. If he falls a sufficient distance, he will die.
- Bar Hanging
- Under a horizontal bar, jump up to grab onto the bar. Push X to tuck in Fisher's feet. Push O to drop down/untuck. Can draw a weapon while hanging tucked or untucked.
- Inverted Neck Snap
- While bar hanging from a tucked position over an enemy, push L1 to choke the victim unconscious or R1 to snap his neck.
- Water Kill
- When in water close to an enemy, use the interaction menu to kill the enemy by drowning him.
- Zip Line
- Under a sloped wire, jump to grab hold and slide down. X tucks in Fisher's feet and O drops off the line.
- Rolling
- While standing and running, hold O to engage in a roll.
- Split Jump
- In a narrow corridor, face the wall and push triangle. While split jumped, Fisher can draw a weapon or drop down on unsuspecting foes.
- Rappelling
- While near a hook point, use the interaction menu to start rappelling down the wall. Press triangle to kick off the wall or down to climb down slowly. Fisher can draw a weapon while rappelling.
- Switch Shoulder
- When aiming a weapon, use L3 to switch shoulders for better coverage around corners.
- Grabbing
- Get behind an opponent and use the interaction menu. Some enemies can be interrogated by pressing X. Fisher can draw a weapon while grabbing to use the enemy as a human shield. Push L1 for a silent knockout or R1 for a lethal takedown. Using R1 near ledges will throw the body off the ledge.
- Force Cooperation
- While grabbing, move an enemy near a retinal scanner to make them open the door.
- Move Body
- Near a downed body, push X to pick up the body. Pressing O while carrying a body will cause Fisher to stand up but remain silent. Press X to silently put someone down or triangle to drop them in a hurry.
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