Payday 2 essentials guide and walkthrough
Mastermind
The Mastermind skill tree is for players who want to have more crowd control. Skills here are tied to keeping the civilians under control and generally keeping a handle on the whole heist. Good skills to unlocked here include...
...Cable Guy. This allows you to zip-tie civilians quicker. The faster you move, the quicker you'll have hostages.
...Pistol Messiah. Unlock this, and killing an enemy when downed will revive you.
...Combat Doctor. This gives you a second Doctor Bag, essential for keeping your team alive.
...Inspire. This speeds up reviving team members, also important for keeping everyone alive.
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