A.I.D. Hound | The Surge 2 Wiki

A.I.D. Hounds are hostile Enemies in The Surge 2 that the player can confront to obtain Tech Scrap, Consumables, Weapons and Implants..

A.I.D. Hound Combat Information

• They have a short patrol route until the player is spotted nearby
• At a distance they can launch a grenade projectile that causes damage even if blocked..
• At a distance, they can also launch a powerful pounce attack that causes damage even if blocked (it can be effectively evaded).
• At close range, it makes swipe attacks with either front leg or it's tail.

A.I.D. Hound Location

• Can be first encountered behind the second security gate by Gideon Plaza guarding the route to Gateway Bravo.

A.I.D Hound Gear, Weapon and Implants

• Front legs can be damaged & cut off to find the A.I.D. 'Warhound' heavy duty weapon.
• The tail can be damaged & cut off to find the Ancillary Core +12 implant.
  
  • After the 1st recovery, additional drops will be salvaged for Tire IV Implant circuitry (NG).
• A.I.D. Hounds have a chance to drop Grenade Drone consumable items.

A.I.D. Hound Notes & Tips

• The first Hound encountered by the Gideon Plaza security gate & medbay can be quickly farmed for tier 4 implant materials to upgrade preferred implants.