Bait

Bait
Simulates an aid request in the network's comms system, calling the target's nearest ally to the their position.
General
Type	Covert
Base Rarity	Tier 1
Stats
Duration	17.2 sec.
Upload Time	0.3 sec.
RAM Cost	3 → 4 → 3
Effect(s)	Untraceable. Lures an enemy to your current position without putting them in an Alerted state. Tier 3: Can be used during combat, forcing the affected enemy out of cover. Tier 4: When uploaded through a camera, the enemy will be lured to the camera instead of you. Tier 5: When uploaded a second time to the same enemy outside of combat, they will stop their approach and turn back. Iconic: Reduces RAM cost by 1.
Traceability	0%
Other
Source(s)	Netrunners
Technical
Base ID(s)	WhistleLvl1Program WhistleLvl2Program WhistleLvl3Program WhistleLvl4Program WhistleLvl4PlusPlusProgram

Bait is a Covert Quickhack in Cyberpunk 2077.

Overview

A untraceable Tier 2 covert quickhack that lures an enemy to your current position without putting them in an Alerted state. Has a RAM cost of 3.

The Tier 3 variant allows the quickhack to be used during combat, and will force the enemy out from cover.

The Tier 4 variant causes the enemy to move towards the camera, if Bait was uploaded through a camera to the enemy. Increases RAM cost from 3 to 4.

The Tier 5 variant causes the enemy to return back to their original position if Bait is uploaded to them again.

The Iconic variant reduces RAM cost from 4 to 3.

Acquisition

• Quickhack and Crafting Spec can be purchased from Netrunners.
• Iconic variant can be purchased from Sammy Taylor at EBM Petrochem Stadium, Dogtown.

Crafting

• T2
• T3
• T4
• T5
• Iconic

Materials:		Produces:
35 Tier 2 Quickhack Components		Bait

Materials:		Produces:
30 Tier 3 Quickhack Components		Bait

Materials:		Produces:
25 Tier 4 Quickhack Components		Bait

Materials:		Produces:
12 Tier 5 Quickhack Components		Bait

Materials:		Produces:
100 Tier 5 Quickhack Components		Bait