Psychotronics

Prey guide · Investigating the Typhon research

In Psychotronics, Morgan Yu investigates the station's dark research into the Typhon and acquires the Psychoscope. You must calibrate the device, scan various specimens to unlock Neuromods and Typhon powers, and clear a path to the G.U.T.S.

Achievements here

Gift to the World MissableComplete the "The Golden Gun" side quest to locate and obtain the golden Artemis Pistols from Jada Marks' safe in the Arboretum.

FacsimileUse the Typhon ability Mimic Matter to scan and duplicate an object.

Know Thine EnemyScan Typhon organisms using the Psychoscope to research and then unlock any Typhon ability with Neuromods.

Mimic MassacreGroup at least five Mimics together, such as those released from containment in Psychotronics, and kill them within five seconds using a Typhon power or a Recycler Charge.

A Different Side of YuUnlock the Phantom Shift neuromod, activate it to leave behind a decoy duplicate, and immediately scan it with your Psychoscope.

It's Alive!Unlock the Phantom Genesis neuromod ability and use it on any human corpse to raise a friendly Phantom.

Tee One UpUse the Lift Field Typhon ability to suspend an enemy in mid-air, then kill them before they reach the ground.

MimesisAcquire the Mimic Matter neuromod, target any nearby Mimic Typhon, and use the ability to duplicate its form.

ShapeshifterUnlock the Mimic Matter neuromod and use it to transform into 20 distinct, unique objects over the course of the game.

Escape VelocityTransform into a small physics object like a mug using Mimic Matter, place yourself atop a Kinetic Blast or explosive charge in normal gravity, and blast yourself at least 20 meters.

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Items

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Psychoscope: At the bottom of the Psychotronics central elevator shaft on the corpse of Janos JozsefGeneral Access Keycard: On the corpse of Janos Jozsef next to the PsychoscopeWeapon Upgrade Kit: Inside the safe in Dr. Kelstrup's office

Secrets

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The Armory safe code can be obtained by choosing to spare Aaron Ingram in the Material Extraction chamber; he will provide the code in exchange for his release.

Enemies

Mimic

Weak to Kinetic Damage, Wrench, ShotgunSteal / drop Typhon Organs, Mimic Tumors

Hides as ordinary objects and ambushes when you get close.

Greater Mimic

Weak to Kinetic Damage, ShotgunSteal / drop Typhon Organs

Tougher and more aggressive version of the standard Mimic that can deal heavy damage.

Phantom

Weak to Kinetic Damage, Shotgun, Q-BeamSteal / drop Typhon Organs, Neuromods

Patrols research hallways and can unleash kinetic blasts.

Thermal Phantom

Weak to Nullwave Transmitter, Cryo/Cold attacksSteal / drop Typhon Organs, Plasma

Emits a damaging heat aura and casts fire hazards on the floor.

Poltergeist

Weak to Psychoshock, Kinetic DamageSteal / drop Typhon Organs

Turns invisible and levitates loose physics objects to throw at you.

Tips

Equip the Psychoscope immediately to begin scanning living Typhon organisms, as scanning is required to research and unlock Typhon-based Neuromod abilities.
You can scan the captured Volumetric Mimics behind the glass in the examination labs early on to safely earn your first research scans.
Be cautious when freeing Aaron Ingram or opening test containment pods, as releasing live specimens will force you into immediate combat.

Not listed for this area: shops and people.

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