Main Equipment
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Binoculars (SCOPE) A set of binoculars with adjustable magnification. Allow Snake to scout from a distance. Press |
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Camera (CAMERA) A camera for taking photos. Press |
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Thermal Goggles (THERM G) A passive infrared vision device. Allows Snake to see through terrain and view the locations of items, enemies, small animals, and traps. Uses up battery power when equipped. |
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N.V.G. (NVG) A night-vision device that amplifies light. Makes even dark places seem bright. Exercise caution when equipping this item. Viewing a bright object with the night vision goggles burns an afterimage into the screen for a certain period of time. Uses up battery power while equipped. |
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AP Sensor (AP SENSOR) A sensor that detects organic reactions in human beings. When equipped, warns of approaching enemies by vibrating. In First Person View, works only in the direction Snake is facing. Uses up battery power while equipped. |
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Motion Detector (MOTION D) A sensor that detects moving objects. When equipped, displays the positions of moving humans and animals on the radar in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Stationary objects are not displayed. Uses up battery power while equipped. |
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Active Sonar (SONAR) A sensor that uses sound waves to detect the positions of nearby humans and animals. When equipped, press |
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Mine Detector (MINE D) Detects Claymore mines. Makes a warning sound when a Claymore is nearby. Uses up battery power while equipped. |
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Key (KEY) A key to open a locked door. There are several different varieties. |
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Cigar (CIGAR) Snake’s cigar. Lights up and produces smoke when equipped. Equipping the cigar causes Snake’s LIFE Gauge to go down. Smoking can be hazardous to Snake’s health. |
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Fake Death Pill (F.DEATH.P) A drug that produces a temporary state of fake death. |
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Revival Pill (REVIVAL.P) The remedy for the fake death pill. Can only be used after taking the fake death pill. Can be used an unlimited number of times. Because the pill is located inside Snake’s back tooth, it does not appear in the backpack. |
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Pentazemin (PENTAZEMIN) A drug that reduces hand trembling when using guns for a set period of time. |
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LIFE Medicine (LF MED) A medicine that restores LIFE. When equipped, it is automatically used when LIFE reaches "0". |
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Bug Juice (BUG JUICE) A press-and-spray insect repellent. Open the Item Window and press |
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Cardboard Box (C BOX) Equip to hide under a cardboard box and fool the enemy (this will not work sometimes based on the location). Snake can move around while equipped with the cardboard box. There are several varieties. |
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Crocodile Cap (CROC CAP) A cap resembling a crocodile. When Snake equips this and hides below the surface of the water, the enemy will not notice him. |
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Stealth(STEALTH) This bleeding-edge tech makes your body invisible, allowing you to almost completely blend in with your surroundings. |
- Some items use battery power. All of these items use the same battery; it recharges over time when not being used. The higher the Stamina Gauge, the faster the battery will recharge.