About Crisis Kit Tools, Improvised Devices and the Patch Next Week
FBC: Firebreak · published
We are currently hard at work on the next patch for FBC: Firebreak, which will be released early next week. It includes audio & sound fixes, improvements and more quality-of-life updates. Full patch notes will be coming next week.
While we are waiting for that, let’s talk briefly about Crisis Kits.
By now, you’ve hopefully picked a favorite Crisis Kit or at least tested a few. If you haven’t, check out our previous blog for a full breakdown of each one:
This time, we’re going hands-on: how the Tools and Improvised Devices of each Kit actually work in the field and why upgrading them early on makes a big difference.
Let’s break it down kit by kit.
Jump Kit: Electro-Kinetic Charge Impactor
Your Impactor isn’t just for charging generators. It’s one of the most versatile tools in the game.
Charge it up and strike machines like shower heaters to warm the water, or Ammo Station generators to collect ammo faster from the station.
In combat, use the Impactor to stun and electrify enemies - especially effective if they’re wet from the Splash Kit or standing under a sprinkler.
At Level II and III, you can jump with it. Charge it up by holding down Right-Mouse Button (RMB) / Left Trigger (LT) / L2, aim at the ground, and release to launch yourself into air. Perfect for dodging danger or reaching high ground.
Fun fact: You can use this new push functionality to push enemies away as well. Try pushing and electrifying enemies at the same time.
Improvised Device: BOOMbox
Place it in a chokepoint, charge it up, and enjoy the music. Enemies will be drawn to it and, when it takes enough damage, it explodes.
Great for softening up enemy waves or setting up traps. Bonus points if you combo it with a grenade.
Fix Kit: Wrench
If something’s broken, hit it with the Wrench. It really is that simple.
Use it to fix showers, fuse boxes, Job objectives, and even broken elevator levers. If you’re unsure, try hitting it with the Wrench.
Fun fact: The Wrench stores elemental effects - hit a Wet or Shocked enemy, and your next swing applies that effect, letting you douse fires or power up devices.
In combat, the Wrench does melee damage and knocks enemies back. Level II and III upgrades make it more lethal.
Level II also unlocks a rush attack which allows you to rush forward in a straight line and knock down any enemies caught in your path. It has a short cooldown, so time it carefully. Rush by holding down Right-Mouse Button (RMB) / Left Trigger (LT) / L2.
Improvised Device: Swivel Cannon
Deploy it, then assemble it by hitting it with the Wrench. It’ll target enemies and shoot at them on its own.
Deals splash damage, so don’t stand next to it when it fires - especially in close quarters.
Excellent for locking down corridors or drawing aggro while you repair or revive.
Splash Kit: Crank-Operated Fluidic Ejector (COFE)
The Ejector is your utility MVP, especially once you upgrade it.
Puts out fires, cleanses harmful effects, and soaks enemies in water for electric combos. Putting out fires is important because it lights you and your teammates on fire, which is bad, and because fire buffs Hiss making them faster and more dangerous.
Level I fires globules of water: tap for small shots, hold for bigger blobs.
Level II unlocks full-auto spray. Crank up the Ejector by holding down Right-Mouse Button (RMB) / Left Trigger (LT) / L2 and shoot with Left-Mouse Button (LMB) / Right Trigger (RT) / R2. You can still fire single shots if you want with using just LMB/RT/R2.
Shooting at your feet cleanses yourself, which is vital if you’re burning, irradiated, or affected by some other harmful effect.
Improvised Device: Humidifier
Deploy it and fill it up with the COFE. Once filled, it sprays a healing mist that also cleanses and soaks.
Use it between fights to top off health - or during combat if you’ve got cover.
If you’re using the Teapot Augment (which super heats water to set things on fire), shooting the Humidifier with it results in an awesome flaming sprinkler instead. Just be careful not to do it when you or any of your teammates are standing nearby.
Quick Tips for All Kits
Upgrade your Tool first by upgrading your Crisis Kit in the Essentials Requisition. You’ll feel the difference immediately in both utility and combat.
Unlock your Improvised Device early. These are powerful tools that can shift a battle or save a failing objective. You can unlock in the Essentials Requisition.
Don’t forget to unlock your Altered Augment in the Essentials Requisition. The Augment provides additional firepower against hordes of enemies when you need it.
Crisis Kits Are Built to Synergize
No single kit is good at everything, but together, they cover all bases.
Splash can cleanse and prime enemies for Jump’s electric effects.
Fix can make quick repairs, keep the team moving, and hold down a position.
Jump can close gaps, quickly charge generators and is very effective destroying wet sticky notes.
Whether you're zapping, wrenching, or hosing things down, learn your kit, upgrade it smartly, and support your team. You’ll notice the difference.
The FBC: Firebreak Team