[Top 5] Watch Dogs: Legion - Best Operatives

Updated:

16 Nov 2023

Operatives in Watch Dogs are the ones who do the real work. They’re the everyday people who get their hands dirty for the sake of keeping the city safe from corruption. Today, we’ll explore the top five operatives that can help you defend London and the world.

(Bagley, if you happen to see this, no you didn’t. I love all my operatives equally.)

Let’s start with the heart of DedSec: hackers.

1. Hacker: Amy Yildirim

Say hello to my favorite hacker!

Fun Fact: Amy is a member of the spelunking community (cave exploring) and takes part in multiple tattoo forums.

Hackers are one of the most essential operatives you could have. DedSec and the Watch Dogs series revolve around hacking, so it would only make sense to have one on your team.

Abilities:

Viral Hacking - Viral hacking can be used by opening the weapon wheel and selecting it from the menu. This ability allows players to hack and disrupt multiple targets that are near each other.
Shock Hack - Hackers can use this to shock targets rather than just disrupting them, making enemies temporarily helpless. It can also remove up to half their health.
Key Steal - This is a passive trait that grants the ability to download access keys from any distance (as long as you have eyes on the code through a hacked camera). This is helpful if your playing style leans more towards stealth.

Location:

Hackers are pretty common in the game and can be found walking down the street or sitting on the ground with their laptops. They are either acquired from turning the borough of Camden defiant or by simply finding them in London. I recruited Amy Yildirim in an online session, but hackers are easily found in the campaign as well.

Here are some specific places you can find them:

GBB House

Borough: Camden

Location: North of Oxford Circus fast travel point

Near the GBB House building, there will be a display of mannequins and a sign that reads “people over machines.” Go past this into the courtyard and up to the doors of the building. A hacker will be in the far right corner sitting on the ground.

Camden Albion Station

Borough: Camden

Location: Southeast of Mornington Crescent fast travel point. There is a hacker on top of the roof of this Albion station. The easiest way to reach them is with a cargo drone!

Next, let’s talk about a teammate who keeps DedSec’s spirit alive (literally):

2. Paramedic: Mindy Wheatley

Gloves and a banjo - not the most harmonious pairing.

Fun Fact: Mindy is a member of a jazz band and can play her banjo for people passing by. And trust me, she gets into it!

The main perk of paramedics is that they have the ability to heal injured operatives faster. That means getting back into the game with your favorite members even sooner. Plus, some paramedics even have unique instrument emotes like Mindy!

Abilities:

Uniformed Access - Paramedics have access to medical facilities with their uniform. While wearing it, they can remain undetected (if you don’t sprint and keep a reasonable distance from enemies).
Ambulance - Paramedics have a personal ambulance that can be spawned at any time, complete with all bells and whistles. They aren’t necessarily fast but can take a large amount of damage.
Triage - This will give the possibility for an injured teammate to automatically be released from the hospital. This is especially helpful if you have a low number of teammates.

Location:

Paramedics can be found riding in their ambulances or taking breaks outside of hospital areas. I personally found Mindy Wheatley outside of St. Thomas’ Hospital in Lambeth.

Here are some more possible spawn locations for paramedics:

Cruciform Hospital

Borough: Camden

Location: South of Warren Street fast travel point (next to Blume Tower)

Guy’s Hospital

Borough: Southwark

Location: North of Old Kent Road fast travel point

Royal London Hospital

Borough: Tower Hamlets

Location: North of the Shadwell fast travel point

Now that you’ve met the bringer of life, let’s introduce you to the reaper of death.

3. Professional Hitman - Iulian Zamfir

My hitman operative, about to throw a fist of fury!

Fun Fact: Iulian Zamfir was born in Romania and has a voice actor to reflect that!

Professional hitmen are extremely useful because of their line of work. They have access to even more weapons and passive abilities than other operatives.

Abilities:

Desert Eagle + G36 - Professional hitmen have two unique weapons: the Desert Eagle (a semi-automatic pistol) and the G36 (a fully automatic assault rifle). Many players prefer the G36 over any other weapon due to its high fire rate and stability.
Gunkata - With this passive trait, hitmen can perform takedowns even while enemies are on alert. This is especially helpful if you have a more aggressive playing style.
Combat Roll - Operatives with this ability can perform combat rolls to evade gunfire and further damage. This action can be performed by double-tapping X on Playstation, A on Xbox, or space on a keyboard.
Albion Vendetta - Iulian Zamfir luckily failed his Albion training, leaving him with a vendetta against the corrupt force. This trait allows him to deal extra damage to Albion compared to any other faction.

Location:

Recruiting a professional hitman can be done multiple ways. The first method is by liberating the area of Nine Elms, located at the southwest edge of the map. If you do not care for the specific operative you recruited with this method, they also spawn in this spot at night:

Nine Elms Dock

Borough: Nine Elms

Location: North of Nine Elms fast travel point. Go towards the stairs leading down to the dock and there will be a hitman behind an Albion barricade.

4. Construction Worker - Iris Green

This scenery on a cloudy evening calls for a selfie!

Fun Fact: Iris uses they/them pronouns and frequently searches for “first date meals.”

Although they are not flashy or extravagant, construction workers are a worthy addition to anyone’s team. They have a personal drone and carry two unique weapons.

Abilities:

Uniformed Access - Construction workers have access to construction sites and also some Clan Kelley areas with their uniform. Just like paramedics, they can stay undetected if they walk and remain a fair distance from hostiles.
Cargo Drone - Construction workers have access to a personal cargo drone which can be summoned at any time. Operatives can ride on one and reach ETO and tech points that are in high places. It can also be used to get a bird’s eye view of enemy areas.
Wrench - This heavy melee weapon can hit enemies through their blocks.
Nail Gun - This weapon holds loads of ammo and also has decent range.

Location:

Recruiting a construction worker is actually a main mission in the beginning of the campaign mode. If you would like to add more than one to the team, they can also be found inside the following location:

ETO Construction Site

Borough: Camden

Location: Southeast of Euston Station

Last but certainly not least, the life of the party has arrived!

5. DJ - Nathalie Hollenbeck

Nathalie is just as flashy as her motorcycle!

Fun Fact: Nathalie took tap dance classes and currently attends tabletop game tournaments!

DJs actually were not included in the game’s initial release, but were later added along with first responders in an update on May 4, 2021. These operatives are entertaining and also have some awesome music-related abilities!

Abilities:

Killer Beat - This ability increases damage dealt while also creating shorter cooldown times.
Feedback Loop -.With this power, DJs can stun all nearby enemies. This makes hostiles susceptible to takedowns, giving the player an opportunity to fight or flee.
Dancer - DJs can perform dance moves for people passing by.
Kurahawa Zentura - Natahlie has a personal motorcycle (pictured above) that can be customized with enough ETO.

Location:

Where can you find a DJ you may ask?

Where the bodies hit the floor!

DJs will spawn in multiple areas of London, primarily in front of nightclubs and pubs. I found Nathalie in Legion’s online mode, but DJs with the same or similar abilities are also included in the campaign.

Below are some specific locations where you can find a DJ: