Death Stranding 2: How To Use Dollman For Recon

Sam can use Dollman to survey the area and recon in Death Stranding 2. This comes in handy when you are approaching an enemy camp or want to check out the terrain ahead of you. While the Watchtower can survey much quicker and at depth, using Dollman has no requirement and can be done anywhere in DS2. Once you throw him high up, he can suspend himself midair to have a look around. 

How To Equip Dollman In Death Stranding 2

You can equip Dollmain in Death Stranding 2 by holding right on the D-pad to open the Weapon/Tools menu, select Drawbridge Support (down), and then press X. 

How To Use Dollman In DS2? Controls Explained

Hold L2 to aim and Press R2 to throw (hold R2 for long throw) Dollman into the air in Death Stranding 2. 

Once Dollman is suspended midair, you can use the right joystick to look around, R3 to zoom in, press square to place a marker, press left/right on the D-pad to jump to markers, and press circle to return to Sam. If you are still struggling with the inputs, we recommend that you check out the Death Stranding 2 controls guide to get a quick grasp of things.

Does Dollman Use Chiral Crystals To Survey The Area?

No, Dollman doesn’t use any chiral crystals to survey the area in Death Stranding 2. He also doesn’t need chiral network to do recon. He mentions to Sam that he can suspend himself midair through sheer will, wanting to help Sam in his mission to connect Australia. 

When To Use Dollman In DS2?

As mentioned before, Dollman can be used in Death Stranding 2 to figure out enemy locations or have an idea about the terrain ahead. Both use cases are very important to you as a porter. Marking enemies allows you to track them as you assail the camp. Learning about the terrain ahead lets you plan accordingly on which route you can take and what resources you should or shouldn’t use.

Unlike the Watchtower, Dollman’s special recon ability isn’t dependent on the chiral network and can be used anywhere. 

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