Do Wall of Light Kills Count in Dishonored 2?
In Dishonored 2, kills are crucial in determining a player’s performance and effectiveness. Whether it’s about completing levels efficiently or competing with other players, a player’s kill count matters. Kills include any enemy or NPC you eliminate directly, whether with your crossbow, knife, or any other ability. Wall of Lights, also known as Rewired Wall of Light, is an interesting example in this regard.
In Dishonored 2, Wall of Lights is a type of trap that can be rigged to blast enemies away with a wall of light energy. Does killing enemies this way count towards your overall kill count? The short answer is yes, it does.
As mentioned in various FAQs, wall of light kills count just like any other kill in the game. Whenever you set a Wall of Light and kill an enemy, it adds to your kill count, contributing to your overall number of enemies defeated. The same logic applies to harming or destroying clockwork soldiers, dogs, and bloodflies using the Wall of Light trap.
Non-Lethal Options Still Available
In Dishonored 2, a player is often encouraged to try non-lethal methods whenever possible, which can often lead to alternative solutions rather than instant killing. Rats, Hagfish, and River Krust cannot be detected if killed and do not count towards a player’s kill count, providing another way to take care of enemies without getting a death on your tally.
Table: Discreet vs. In-Game Count
| Counting Method | Includes |
|---|---|
| Kill Count | ALL enemies or NPCs eliminated (including those killed by wall of lights) |
| Non-Lethal Count | SOME enemies (like rats and Hagfish) eliminated; others don’t count |
| Detective Count | Specific enemies only (like rat, dogs, and bloodflies) for tracking purposes only |
When to Use Non-Lethal Methods?