In this guide, I explain how skills in Crime Simulator work, how to find the Skill Leaflets, and which skills you should prioritize based on your playstyle.
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Complete Guide to Skills in Crime Simulator
As a professional in the world of virtual heists, I know that raw instinct will only get you so far. In Crime Simulator, your real power comes from your skills they shape how you break in, sneak out, and make every move in between. Whether it’s picking locks, hacking electronics, or carrying more loot, unlocking the right abilities is what transforms you from a petty thief into a master criminal.
Once you reach New game +1, you will unlock ability vouchers, as well as the voucher machine, which must be purchased at your computer.
Currently you receive ability vouchers for completing quotas. There are 4 abilities in total, each one provides a different kind of a bonus – for example, you can call off a policeman if things get too heated, but only once per game.
How Skills Work in Crime Simulator
Every skill you unlock opens a new layer of gameplay. From breaking into secure facilities to making stealthy escapes, these upgrades define your effectiveness. You can view your current skills anytime by checking the Computer in your Truck.
Level Up to Earn Skill Points
To unlock new abilities, you first need Skill Points, which you earn by completing jobs and assignments. Each time you level up, you receive one Skill Point.
But here’s the twist: leveling up isn’t enough on its own.
Skill Leaflets Are the Key
To actually activate a new skill, you must find and use a Skill Leaflet. These collectible items are hidden all over the game world—inside homes, buildings, and hard-to-reach locations during your heists. Occasionally, you’ll find them in special loot boxes or be able to purchase them from the Truck Store.
So even if you have a Skill Point, you won’t be able to use it unless you’ve also collected the right leaflet.
Unlocking Skills: What You Need
Gain XP from successful heists to level up. Each level unlocks a skill point, which can be used to activate a Skill Leaflet!
To unlock skills, you must find Skill Leaflets – collectible upgrade items hidden throughout the world. Search carefully during heists, inside houses, safes, containers, and other sneaky places. Occasionally, you can also purchase leaflets from the Truck Store.
To unlock any skill, you’ll need:
- 1 Skill Point (earned by leveling up)
- The matching Skill Leaflet (found during missions or bought from the Truck Store)
Interrogator Leaflet:
- Interrogate Tied up People
- Find out Codes for Safes and Keypads
- Locate door and Car keys
Some skills are multi-tiered—you must unlock the lower level before advancing to the next. For example, Agility Level 2 requires that Agility Level 1 be unlocked first.
Pro Tip: Choose your upgrades wisely. Each point is rare and precious. The right combination of skills can turn a messy job into a clean getaway.
List of Skills in Crime Simulator
Here’s a full breakdown of every skill available, including what they do and how they evolve over time.
Lockpicking Skills
- Basic Lockpicking
Unlock simple mechanical locks using a Lockpick Set. - Advanced Lockpicking
Open tougher locks with a Bobby Pin. - Master Lockpicking
Access the most complex mechanical locks in the game.
Electronics Hacking Skills
- Basic Electronics
- Break into basic security panels and keypads. Also unlocks hacking tools.
- Advanced Electronics
- Hack advanced security systems and electronic locks.
- 50% chance to pick locked electronics
- Install upgrade modules
- Disable electronic window shutters manually
- Break into advanced keypads
Agility Skills
- Agility Level 1
- Move faster
- Crouched movement speed increased
- Climb vines on fences
- Agility Level 2
- Sprint faster
- More stamina
- Faster quiet openings
- Agility Level 3
- Jump over high fences
- Further crouched speed boost
- Quiet openings even faster
- More stamina
Inventory and Carrying Capacity
Backpacker
- Grants one additional inventory slot.
Strongman Level 1
- Extra item slot
- Carry heavier objects
- Increased throw power
- Enhanced melee damage
Strongman Level 2
- Another item slot
- Further throw force increase
- More attack power
Perception Skills
- Perception Level 1
- Detect NPCs within 3 meters further
- NPC highlight lasts 10 seconds longer
- View NPC movement patterns
- Perception Level 2
- Additional 3-meter NPC detection range
- Perception Level 3
- Extend NPC highlight by another 10 seconds
- Auto-detect nearby cameras
- Reveal alarms on windows and doors
- Instantly see the value of loot
- Extend detection range again by 3 meters
Utility Skills
- Reader
Keep Skill Leaflets after use and gain 10% more XP from all actions. - Stacking Level 1
Stack 2 of the same item type in one inventory slot. - Stacking Level 2
Increase max stack size to 3. - Stacking Level 3
Stack up to 4 items and unlock stacking for more item types.
Stealth Skills
- Stealth Level 1
Your movements become significantly quieter. - Stealth Level 2
You become harder for enemies to detect.
Specialty Skills
- Weed Keeper
- Enables you to grow and sell weed for profit.
Interrogator?