BioShock 2

BioShock 2

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Master Hacker

Master Hacker

Hacked 30 machines at a distance with the Hack Tool.

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How to unlock the Master Hacker achievement in BioShock 2 - Definitive Guide

Another simple achievement. Like it says, all you need to do is use the remote hack tool and successfully hack 30 targets.

I wouldn't worry about going for this specifically, as there are more than enough targets to go around over the course of the single player campaign. Just keep buying remote darts, use the hacking tool, and you'll get this eventually.

*Edit* - Just for clarification, autohack darts do count towards this achievement, buy-out's however do not...
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11 Feb 2010 01:09

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Do autohacks count?
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By DL CyberSkull on 16 Feb 2010 07:18
Autohacks do count towards the achievement. :)
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By Primeius on 16 Feb 2010 13:22
Indeed it does :)
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By Primeius on 13 May 2010 04:27
Is this cumulative across playthroughs - or is it 30 in one playthrough only? Some other achievements in this game specify a single playthrough - but this one does not - so that's why I'm wondering. I didn't get 30 the first time through - so I'm thinking maybe I won't have to actually get 30 the next time through.
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By S1X DEMON BAG on 18 May 2010 06:01
I've had a little lookie online, and it seems no where gives a straight answer, or any answer as a matter of fact...

My guess would be that yes, it would have to be done in a single play through. I can't really see it being that difficult though, so next time just keep buying hack darts :)
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By Primeius on 20 May 2010 11:29
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There seems to be some confusion about this achievement. I just received the achievement using an Auto-Hack dart on a safe. So Auto-Hack darts do in fact count toward the achievement.
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06 Jan 2011 06:21

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shush
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By Solo P3T3R on 25 Apr 2011 06:38
Can also confirm the achievement popped when I used an auto-hack dart on a security camera...yes I know its 2022 ;-)
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By dazza61 on 30 Aug 2022 09:45
As the description says, you need to hack 30 machines at a distance with the Hack Tool. I'm pretty sure there isn't a specific distance, just that you need to use the Hack Tool to hack machines like cameras, health stations, vending machines, etc. Just use your remote hack darts to hack the machines and you will eventually get this in your playthrough. Sometimes when you hack a vending machine or ammo machine, it will dispense a hack dart or you can purchase one for $20 at those machines but usually they only have 1 for sale per machine.
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01 Sep 2020 00:00

The hack tool can be quite useful if you need to hack a turret or security camera without being detected. You can also use it to hack and lower prices on vending machines. You will find the hack tool early on so start hacking when you're able to.


Once you start hacking a meter will pop up on the screen with a needle which bobs back and forth, press on the green or blue areas to progress in the hacking. If you hit the blue lines you will be rewarded, green lines will progress and blank spaces will shock you.

There are eight machines which need to be hacked:

  • Circus of Value
  • Door Locks
  • El Ammo Bandito
  • First Aid stations
  • Safes
  • Security Bots
  • Security Cameras
  • Security Turrets
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To unlock this achievement you will need to hack 30 machines using the hack tool. You will be given this during the first mission and shown how to use it. You can use this to hack any hackable machine, such as vending machines, turrets/bots, etc. You are likely to get this through natural progression though you should be aware that yo can hack without using this tool by approaching something and pressing . So be sure to use your hack tool to hack at a distance as often as possible.

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The hack tool can be quite useful if you need to hack a turret or security camera without being detected. You can also use it to hack and lower prices on vending machines. You will find the hack tool early on so start hacking when you're able to.


Once you start hacking a meter will pop up on the screen with a needle which bobs back and forth, press on the green or blue areas to progress in the hacking. If you hit the blue lines you will be rewarded, green lines will progress and blank spaces will shock you.

There are eight machines which need to be hacked:

  • Circus of Value
  • Door Locks
  • El Ammo Bandito
  • First Aid stations
  • Safes
  • Security Bots
  • Security Cameras
  • Security Turrets
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The hack tool can be quite useful if you need to hack a turret or security camera without being detected. You can also use it to hack and lower prices on vending machines. You will find the hack tool early on so start hacking when you're able to.

Once you start hacking a meter will pop up on the screen with a needle which bobs back and forth, press  on the green or blue areas to progress in the hacking. If you hit the blue lines you will be rewarded, green lines will progress and blank spaces will shock you.

There are eight machines which need to be hacked:

  • Circus of Value
  • Door Locks
  • El Ammo Bandito
  • First Aid stations
  • Safes
  • Security Bots
  • Security Cameras
  • Security Turrets
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