Hack module

Hack modules were consumable multiplayer perks in Doom (2016) which functioned as a part of a player's loadout, with up to four hack modules being selectable at one time. Hack modules were unlocked randomly through multiplayer game play and came in three tiers—bronze, silver, and gold—reflecting the strength of their effects. Hack modules were so-named due to the conceit which serves as the explanation for the multiplayer mode's existence (that is, that the deathmatches take place inside a UAC virtual reality battle simulator).

Hack modules were divided into three categories: awareness, for modules which increase a player's alertness or reaction to nearby threats and benefits; boost, for modules which increase the player's health, armor, statistics, or abilities; and wallhack, for modules which allow awareness of normally hidden information such as the locations and activities of allies or opponents, regardless of their physical locations.

The hack module mechanic was retired in update 6.66 and has been replaced with a new, non-consumable version of the single-player campaign's rune system, which have effects similar to those previously possessed by select hack modules.

Hack module details

Module name	Category	Effect	Bronze	Silver	Gold	Equivalent rune
Alarm	Awareness	Alerts player of nearby enemies	60s	90s	120s	None
Evasion	Awareness	Run faster when damage is taken	60s	90s	120s	Evasion
Magnet	Awareness	Increase pickup radius for 120 seconds	2x radius	3x radius	4x radius	Magnet
Speed Demon	Awareness	Move faster near a demon for 120 seconds	50m radius	75m radius	100m radius	Demon Tracker
Supply Timer	Awareness	Displays respawn timers on pickups	60s	90s	120s	Magnet
Vital Signs	Awareness	Displays enemies' health	60s	90s	120s	Vital Signs
Armor Plating	Boost	Spawn with increased armor with each respawn	+5 armor	+8 armor	+10 armor	Armor Plating
Blast Shield	Boost	Reduces self-damage for 120 seconds	50% reduction	75% reduction	100% reduction	Armor Plating
Bounty	Boost	Gain additional experience for each kill	+50 XP	+75 XP	+100 XP	Bounty
Infinite Ammo	Boost	Unlimited ammo for loadout weapons	60s	90s	120s	None
Osmosis	Boost	Gain bonus experience for teammates' kills	+20 XP	+30 XP	+40 XP	None
Reinforce	Boost	Spawn with armor following a life without any kills	+50 armor	+75 armor	+100 armor	None
Stockpile	Boost	Reduce equipment cooldown timer	25% reduction	40% reduction	50% reduction	Scout
Wingman	Boost	Gain bonus experience when collaborating on a kill	+50 XP	+75 XP	+100 XP	Bounty
Blood Trail	Wallhack	Track wounded enemies	2s	3s	4s	Blood Trail
Counter-Intel	Wallhack	Reveal any enemies tracking your position	60s	90s	120s	None
Demon Tracker	Wallhack	Reveal demons	In-view	Anywhere on map	Remaining HP is displayed	Demon Tracker
Manhunt	Wallhack	Track the top enemy	100 XP	200 XP	300 XP	None
Power Seeker	Wallhack	Track the nearest power-up or power weapon	60s	90s	120s	Power Seeker
Retribution	Wallhack	Reveal the location of your killer	Location	Health	Highlight when attacking	Retribution
Scout	Wallhack	Briefly reveal all enemies when player spawns	60s	90s	120s	Scout
Synchronization	Wallhack	Show location and health of allies	Location	Health	Highlight when attacking	Vital Signs