Payday 3 is a fast-paced cooperative first-person shooter game developed by Starbreeze Studios. The third title in the Payday series begins after the events of Payday 2 and features the reunion of the Payday Gang as they set out to complete new heists in New York City.

In the thrilling world of Payday 3, these criminal masterminds must sneak past all the security guards to get their hands on valuable loot. If players get on a guard’s nerves, they will come over and instantly handcuff them. One key skill that separates amateur players from seasoned criminals is the ability to escape from handcuffs. This guide can help players learn how to get out of cuffs.

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How to Get Out of Cuffs in Payday 3

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If a player is spotted by a guard, the guard will approach the player and immediately cuff them. In this scenario, there are two ways for players to free themselves from the handcuffs in Payday 3.

Getting Revived by a Teammate

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If a player has been cuffed in multiplayer, a teammate can uncuff their partner and free them. In order to do this, the teammate needs to be masked and be in proximity to the cuffed teammate. The masked teammate will need to initiate the interaction.

The interaction will trigger the process of uncuffing the fellow heister and freeing them. This method is quite simple and doesn’t require any special skills.

Using the Slippery Skill

The Slippery Skill is the best bet for times when players are playing a solo heist. In the unfortunate case of not having teammates, the Slippery Skill becomes a must-have skill for players because they can use it to free themselves from the restraints of the law. It is a mastery skill found at the end of the Grifter Branch, meaning players will have to unlock everything else too.

Once it’s unlocked, players can follow the instructions below to use the Slippery Skill.

  • Access the Skill tab
  • Navigate to the Grifter Branch
  • Select the Slippery Skill and hold down the assigned button to activate it

After the Slippery Skill is activated, the heister will initiate the process of unlocking the cuff and enjoy their freedom.

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Released
September 21, 2023
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Developer(s)
Overkill Software
Publisher(s)
Starbreeze Studios, Prime Matter
Genre(s)
FPS