Hardspace: Shipbreaker - How To Use Demo Charges

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In Hardspace: Shipbreaker, you have access to a wide variety of tools and methods for taking ships apart. Demo charges are an important tool for any Shipbreaker looking to get the job done quickly and easily. While demo charges are great for quickly dismantling parts of a ship, they can also be dangerous if used incorrectly.

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After unlocking demo charges at Rank 11, you will be able to bring this device with you on your shifts. Let's take a look at how to set and disarm demo charges, what they're good for, and some tips for using them correctly.

When you first unlock demo charges, they will explode over a wide area, which can be difficult and dangerous to use in close-quarters situations, especially if used near volatile equipment like fuel tanks or power generators. However, you can upgrade your demo charges to reduce the blast radius, allowing you to use them for controlled explosions.

When a demo charge detonates, the impact of the explosion can knock away smaller loose objects, and even has the force to push larger parts of the ship apart. Because of this, it's best to use your demo charges when the ship is still entirely intact. Plan out where you'll need to do a controlled explosion, and set your charges early to reduce the chance of parts of the ship blasting away.

To use the demo charges, approach the surface you want to blow up. When you get close, an indicator will appear, showing you roughly how large the resulting explosion will be, and how the charge will cut the surface. Demo charges create an explosion over a lateral area, the direction of which can be changed by right-clicking before setting the charge.

You can place as many demo charges as you want at