Hacking is a critical aspect of Pragmata and is Diana’s primary contribution to gameplay progression, whether the target is an enemy or the environment itself. Yellow Hacking Nodes enhance this hacking process and are scattered throughout The Cradle, allowing you to collect and deploy them just like you would with weaponry.
This Pragmata guide is a listing of all eight of the yellow Hacking Nodes to be found in The Cradle and their locations by Sector and Block, as well as those that are unlocked from the various Cabin’s Stamp Club boards.
Decode
A hacking node that disrupts enemy internal systems, temporarily increasing damage dealt. Repeated use on the same enemy reduces its effectiveness. Passing through multiple nodes of the same type boosts damage further.
- Lv. 1 Can be equipped at the Tram Terminal
- Lv. 2 Damage ^
- Lv. 3 Damage ^ ^
Multihack
A hacking node that links enemies together, opening multiple targets. OPEN time is extended, while damage to affected targets is reduced. Passing through multiple nodes of the same type extends OPEN duration.
- Lv. 1 Can be equipped at the Tram Terminal
- Lv. 2 Max. Targets ^
- Lv. 3 Max. Targets ^ ^
Freeze
A hacking node that disrupts enemy actuators, temporarily stopping their movements. Repeated use on the same enemy reduces its effectiveness. Passing through multiple nodes of the same type extends its duration.
- Lv. 1 Can be equipped at the Tram Terminal
- Lv. 2 Enemy Stun Time ^
- Lv. 3 Enemy Stun Time ^ ^
Confuse
A hacking node that disrupts enemy visual sensors, causing friendly fire. Effects on bots varies. Repeated use on the same enemy reduces its effectiveness. Passing through multiple nodes of the same type increases friendly fire damage.
- Lv. 1 Can be equipped at the Tram Terminal
- Lv. 2 Friendly Fire Damage ^
- Lv. 3 Friendly Fire Damage ^ ^
Expose
A hacking node that exploits enemy weaknesses, making the next hack deal critical damage and more easily stagger the target. Passing through multiple nodes of the same type
- Lv. 1 Can be equipped at the Tram Terminal
- Lv. 2 Critical Damage ^
- Lv. 3 Critical Damage ^ ^
Heat
A hacking node that makes enemies overheat more easily. While active, weapons build heat gauge faster. Repeated use on the same enemy reduces its effectiveness. Passing through multiple nodes of the same type
- Lv. 1 Can be equipped at the Tram Terminal
- Lv. 2 Heat Gauge Buildup ^
- Lv. 3 Heat Gauge Buildup ^ ^
Drain
A hacking node that uses enemy processing power to boost Hugh’s suit efficiency, restoring a small amount of HP. Passing through multiple nodes of the same type increases recovery.
- Lv. 1 Can be equipped at the Tram Terminal
- Lv. 2 HP Recovery ^
- Lv. 3 HP Recovery ^ ^
Chain
A hacking node that manipulates enemy processes, chaining the hacking matrix. Adds bonus damage based on consecutive node uses. Passing through multiple nodes of the same type strengthens its effect.
- Lv. 1 Can be equipped at the Tram Terminal
- Lv. 2 Node Uses ^
- Lv. 3 Node Uses ^ ^
All 32 Hacking Node Locations
| HACKING NODE | SECTOR & BLOCK LOCATION | DIRECTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Decode | Sector 01 Solar Power Plant, Block 03 The Concourse | West of Main Control Lobby Escape Hatch |
| Multihack | Sector 02 Mass Production Array, Block 02 Shopping District | West of Shopping District – Entrance Escape Hatch |
| Multihack | Sector 02 Mass Production Array, Block 02 Shopping District | South-west of Shopping District – Entrance Escape Hatch |
| Multihack | Sector 02 Mass Production Array, Block 03 Side Alley | East of Interconnecting Passage Escape Hatch |
| Multihack | Sector 02 Mass Production Array, Block 03 Side Alley | North-east of Interconnecting Passage Escape Hatch |
| Multihack | Sector 02 Mass Production Array, Block 03 Side Alley | North-west of Interconnecting Passage Escape Hatch |
| Decode | Sector 02 Mass Production Array, Block 03 Side Alley | North-west of Interconnecting Passage Escape Hatch |
| Decode | Sector 02 Mass Production Array, Block 03 Side Alley | North-east of Office SpaceEscape Hatch in Block 04 Business District |
| Decode | Sector 02 Mass Production Array, Block 05 Lim Recycling Facility | North of Recycling Control Escape Hatch |
| Multihack | Sector 03 Terra Dome Block 02 Eco Modeling Lab | South-east of Meteorology Sim Lab Station Escape Hatch |
| Multihack | Sector 03 Terra Dome Block 03 Center Hall – Upper Floor | North-east of Central Lift – Upper Floor Station Escape Hatch, first floor |
| Confuse | Sector 03 Terra Dome Block 03 Center Hall – Upper Floor | North-east of Central Lift – Upper Floor Station Escape Hatch, first floor |
| Confuse | Sector 03 Terra Dome Block 03 Center Hall – Upper Floor | North-east of Central Lift – Upper Floor Station Escape Hatch |
| Confuse | Sector 03 Terra Dome Block 04 Soil Research | Right around GeoScience Lab Station Escape Hatch, underground |
| Multihack | Sector 03 Terra Dome Block 04 Soil Research | Right around GeoScience Lab Station Escape Hatch, underground |
| Multihack | Sector 04 Lunum Mines Block 01 Mine Entrance | North-west of Crane Control Room Station Escape Hatch |
| Multihack | Sector 04 Lunum Mines Block 03 Warehouse | East of Warehouse Entrance Station Escape Hatch, second floor |
| Heat | Sector 04 Lunum Mines Block 03 Warehouse | East of Warehouse Entrance Station Escape Hatch |
| Heat | Sector 04 Lunum Mines Block 03 Warehouse | North-east of Warehouse Entrance Station Escape Hatch, second floor |
| Heat | Sector 04 Lunum Mines Block 03 Warehouse | North of Warehouse Entrance Station Escape Hatch |
| Decode | Sector 04 Lunum Mines Block 04 Main Excavation Site | East of Logistics Management Station Escape Hatch |
| Decode | Sector 04 Lunum Mines Block 04 Main Excavation Site | South of Logistics Management Station Escape Hatch, in the Red Zone: Main Excavation Site |
| Decode | Sector 04 Lunum Mines Block 05 Nexus Tower | South of Tower Access Point Station Escape Hatch, in the Red Zone: Main Excavation Site |
| Heat | Sector 04 Lunum Mines Block 05 Nexus Tower | South of Tower Access Point Station Escape Hatch, in the Red Zone: Main Excavation Site |
| Confuse | Sector 06 Central Port Block 04 Lunafilament Lab | West of Connect Center Station Escape Hatch, in the Red Zone: Lunafilament Lab |
| Multihack | Sector 06 Central Port Block 04 Lunafilament Lab | West of Connect Center Station Escape Hatch, in the Red Zone: Lunafilament Lab |
| Multihack | Sector 06 Central Port Block 04 Lunafilament Lab | West of Connect Center Station Escape Hatch, in the Red Zone: Lunafilament Lab |
| Multihack | Sector 06 Central Port Block 05 Orbital Elevator | East of Laboratory – Main Entrance Station Escape Hatch |
| Freeze | Cabin System | Cabin’s Stamp Club 01 Trainee Board, Triple Bingo reward |
| Expose | Cabin System | Cabin’s Stamp Club 02 Associate Board, Bingo reward |
| Drain | Cabin System | Cabin’s Stamp Club 03 Specialist Board, Bingo reward |
| Chain | Cabin System | Cabin’s Stamp Club 04 Director Board, Bingo reward |
Those are all eight of the yellow Hacking Nodes and how to acquire them in Pragmata.
