Are you interested in a unique stealth tool that makes all nearby electronic devices work slower? Let’s see how to equip and use the ECM Jammer in Payday 3.
This tool can be equipped from your loadout and can be a useful asset in stealth heists.
In this guide, I will explain how to unlock and equip the ECM Jammer in Payday 3, as well as how to use it and increase its effectiveness.
For an in-depth guide to stealth, check out our best stealth build for Payday 3.
How to Unlock and Equip ECM Jammer in Payday 3
To unlock ECM Jammers in Payday 3, reach Infamy level 20. This can be achieved quickly after completing the first two or three heists as long as you follow our Payday 3 level-up guide.
To equip the ECM Jammer, select ‘Loudout’ from the top menu and then select ‘Tool’ on the bottom right of your loadout options. You’ll have four available options:
- MicroCam
- Infrasonic Mine
- ECM Jammer
- Motion Sensor
Select the ECM Jammer from there and that’s all you need to do. Now that you’ve unlocked and equipped it, let’s see how to use it.
How to Use ECM Jammer in Payday 3
To use the ECM Jammer in Payday 3, press the tool slot (default hotkey: E) and you’ll be able to select where to place the ECM Jammer.
Unfortunately, ECM Jammers are extremely weak in Payday 3. They will not disable electronics but only make them work slower. Thus, cameras will take more time to detect you and guard radios will give you more time to respond.
On the bright side, you can stack ECM Jammers for increased effects. However, due to how weak they are, I highly recommend avoiding ECM Jammers overall.
The best tool to use is the Microcam, especially if you’re playing on Overkill and there’s a lead guard. With the microcam, you’ll be able to track the guard consistently.
Wrapping up
To sum up, you can unlock ECM Jammers in Payday 3 once you reach infamy level 20 and then equip them from the main menu. Afterward, you can use them by pressing ‘E’ while in a heist to slow down electronic devices such as cameras and guard radios.
However, ECM Jammers are significantly weaker compared to Payday 2 and I recommend avoiding them. There are better tools for stealth play, such as the Microcam.
What do you think about ECM Jammers? How would you buff them to make them more usable? Feel free to share your feedback and suggestions in the comments below.
Before leaving, if you’re looking to put your stealth skills to the test, check out our Touch the Sky stealth guide in Payday 3.
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