The early game of Prey throws tough enemies at you before you’re fully equipped to handle them. But with the right approach and a few smart strategies, you can gain the upper hand fast. These seven tips will help you survive, explore, and dominate aboard Talos I.

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1. Leverage Level 1 – The Most Underrated Early Neuromod

• Why it’s essential: Leverage I lets you move heavy objects, opening up shortcuts and hidden areas.
• Pro Tip: Use physics creatively—throw Level 1 objects at Level 2 or 3 barriers to push them aside.
• Examples:
  • In the Lobby, use a bench to unblock the Human Resources office.
  • Skip higher-level Leverage gates with smart object placement and brute force.

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2. Upgrade Your Arsenal Early

Arm yourself quickly to stay alive:

• GLOO Cannon: Found in the opening area—doubles as a mobility tool and enemy immobilizer.
• Disruptor Stun Gun:
  • Use GLOO to reach the second floor.
  • Found on a guard’s corpse. Great for disabling enemies without killing.
• Shotgun:
  • In the Security Room. Climb the pipes to bypass the locked door.
  • Bonus: Use code 0526 on the nearby safe to unlock a shotgun shell fabrication plan.

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3. Grab the Huntress Boltcaster

• Location: From Morgan’s office, jump onto the railing, then access the Sales Division.
• Why it matters:
  • Shoots foam darts to distract enemies or activate hard-to-reach buttons.
  • Use it to open the Psychotronics door by hitting the panel through a window.
  • Not a combat tool—but essential for solving puzzles creatively.

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4. Grab Neuromods Before the Story Kicks In

You can collect 22 Neuromods before triggering the main story in Morgan’s office:

• Lobby Exhibit Room: One in the display case.
• Hidden Safe (Exhibit Room): Hit the nearby bell three times to reveal it.
• Security Office: Four Neuromods in a suitcase.
• Morgan’s Office: Use code 0451 to unlock the door—find three Neuromods on the desk.
• Sales Division: Four more inside a desk across from Kelly’s.
• Trauma Center:
  • One on an operating table.
  • One in the safe (use test answers: A, C, B, A, C).

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5. Recycle Like a Pro

Recyclers are your best friend for turning trash into treasure:

• Use Recycler Charges on piles of props or furniture for high yields.
• Drop food and drinks into the recycler—they’re not worth carrying compared to medkits.
• Unlock Suit Modification to expand your inventory and carry more scrap for recycling.

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6. Embrace Stealth for Easy Wins

• Stay hidden: Crouching reduces noise and detection. Great for avoiding phantoms and setting up ambushes.
• Bonus Damage: Attacking from stealth gives a 150% damage bonus—one-shot mimics and devastate unaware enemies.
• Best combos:
  • Silenced pistol for taking out mimics in disguise.
  • Shotgun + stealth for explosive surprise kills.

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7. Use Talos I to Fight Back

Don’t just rely on weapons—let the station work for you:

• Explosives: Shoot gas pipes or throw canisters to create fiery death traps.
• Turrets:
  • Set them up in chokepoints to shred incoming threats.
  • Immobilize enemies with the GLOO Cannon for max turret damage.
• Hack Operators:
  • In Hardware Labs, corrupted Operators can be hacked at Hacking Level 3.
  • Disable them first with the stun gun or GLOO, then reprogram them to fight for you.

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Final Thoughts

Prey rewards experimentation, smart thinking, and bold exploration. Whether you rely on stealth, raw firepower, or clever use of the environment, these tips will give you the edge you need to survive Talos I.

Have your own strategies or hidden tricks? Share them in the comments—we’d love to hear them.