Have you ever questioned why there is a fire extinguisher located next to the laser-triggered alarm?




It is there so you can pick it up:



And learn that fire extinguishing foam can temporarily disable lasers, allowing you to pass without triggering the alarm!

In a perfect world, you could bypass the laser-triggered alarm, sneak past guards and free Gunther stealth-style.

But this is not a perfect world.

You see, by the game's logic, a fire extinguisher is as loud as a GEP gun:

Fire extinguisher is not just as loud as a gun: it is also as dangerous. Fire extinguisher is able to stun multiple opponents for a long time, leaving them vulnerable to damage, both lethal and non lethal:

Fire extinguisher's stun and kill potential:


Fire extinguisher's stun duration:



Fire extinguisher is a perfect tool for taking down multiple opponents.


Fire extinguisher lethal take down:


Fire extinguisher non-lethal take down:

Make sure to punch in the head in order to deal maximum damage! If you are going for a non-lethal take down, better punch in the back.

You never know when a fire extinguisher will come in handy. It takes up just one inventory slot, but offers a multitude of opportunities. Don't ignore it!

Enjoy your game!