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Stealth and Takedowns

Updated 25 Oct 2026
Stealth and Takedowns

RELL Seas has a stealth mode you enter by crouching, plus a Takedown system for hitting targets that are not fighting back. The developers say the takedown and NPC fighting are inspired by Batman Arkham Knight. A Sea Flight takedown reaches farther than a ground takedown.

See the system breakdown

Not confirmed yet: Type, How to use, World reference.

System breakdown

Stealth mode

Press C to crouch and enter Stealth Mode. A cyan ring marks the target pirate. When you get close, the prompt changes to "Stealth Take-down" with an Attack button. A loading screen tip says that when you crouch you can stealth takedown enemies.

Execute

After the Stealth Take-down, press V to execute the downed pirate and then pick up the bag. An Achievement Earned banner and Gained Utility and Discovered Utility notifications appeared during this sequence. A developer tip says you cannot stealth execute while in combat.

Takedown system

The on-screen action prompt changes to "Takedown" when a target can be taken down. The left HUD hint list showed Drop Strike, Takedown and Attack. A takedown can also be done from the air with Sea Flight, which gives a longer range than a ground takedown.

Hiding

A player can hide in a bush to avoid a pursuing Marine. The Marine searched for the player and walked past the bush without finding them.

Lock picking

Lock Picking is a short mini-game shown in a cage. The panel lists A for Pin Left and D for Pin Right. Rotate the tool until you see a green glow. When it is aligned, the lock glows green, bursts open, and the cage door swings open.

Confirmed notes

  • Not confirmed yet: how enemies detect you, the detection range, and what happens when you are spotted.
  • Not confirmed yet: whether a takedown kills or only knocks out the target, and how long a target stays down.
  • Not confirmed yet: which key triggers a Takedown, and how it differs from the Stealth Take-down.
  • Not confirmed yet: whether takedowns work on players, bosses or only NPCs.
  • Not confirmed yet: what the curved red meter in the lock picking mini-game shows, and whether there is a time limit or failure state.
  • Not confirmed yet: what Gained Utility and Discovered Utility unlock.

Frequently asked questions

How do I enter stealth mode?

Press C to crouch. Crouching lets you stealth takedown enemies.

Can I execute an enemy during combat?

No. A developer tip says you cannot stealth execute while in combat.

What is the Sea Flight takedown?

It is a takedown done from the air with Sea Flight. It reaches farther than a ground takedown.

How do I pick a lock?

Use A and D to move the pin left and right. Rotate the tool until the lock glows green, and the cage opens.

Where did the takedown idea come from?

The developers said the takedown system and NPC fighting are inspired by Batman Arkham Knight.