Ready or Notplunges you into the heart of intense, realistic scenarios as SWAT officers tasked with diffusing high-stakes situations. To gain a critical edge in navigating these challenges, mastering the Optiwand, or Mirror Gun, is essential. This tactical tool provides invaluable intel on enemy positions, enhancing your situational awareness and overall effectiveness on the field.

This guide is your key to unlocking the full potential of the Optiwand, ensuring that you not only survive but thrive. Strap in for a crash course on wielding this game-changing gadget as we discuss how to equip, peek, and conquer. Tactical brilliance awaits at the press of a key. Ready or not, here we come!

Loadout screen in Ready or Not showing the Mirrorgun highlighted

How To Equip The Optiwand

Head to thearmorylocated at theback rightof theLos Suenos Police Departmentgame lobby before you start a mission. Within the armory, find the Optiwand, labeled as “Mirrorgun”, in the “Long Tacticals” section.

Now, in the heat of the game, don’t forget the secret handshake to bring out your newfound friend. Press the number key ‘5’ toequip the Optiwand. This places the Optiwand in your hands, ready for use when the need arises.

Peeking under the door with a mirror gun in Ready or Not

How To Check Under Doors

Want to be that SWAT officer who seems to have X-ray vision? Well, now you can, sort of. The primary function of the Optiwand is to allow you topeer under closed doors, gaining crucial information about potential threats on the other side.

Position your cursor at thevery bottom of the door, and a prompt to press ‘F’ will appear. You will then be able to gain intel about what’s on the other side.

Peeking around a corner with the mirrorgun in Ready or Not

Approach the doors quietlybecause if enemies on the other side hear you, they may attempt toshoot you through the doororopen it.

Utilize this feature cautiously to assess the situation before making a move. Knowledge is power, but so is not getting shot.

Mirror gun pointed at the bottom of the door in Ready or Not

A few doorsdo not have gapsat the bottom, so you won’t be able to use the Optiwand on them.

How To Peek Around Corners

Now that you’ve mastered door espionage, let’s talk corners. Click theleft mouse buttonto activate the Optiwand freely, allowing you topeer around cornersusing yourmousewithout exposing yourself to unnecessary risks.

Thereisn’t a specific promptthat pops up on the screen for this, like the one for peering under doors. you may peer around corners at your discretion.

Tips For Using The Optiwand

Congratulations, you’re now an Optiwand aficionado! But before you start planning your tactical takeover, here are some pro tips to keep in mind:

Check, Check, And Check Again

Checkmultiple points of interestto gather comprehensive informationbefore committingto a course of action. Slow and steady sure does win the race.

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

Share the gathered intel with yourteammatesto formulate effective strategies and ensure asynchronized approachto the mission. A well-informed team is a winning team.

Don’t Be A One Trick Pony

The Optiwand is a powerful tool, but don’t let it replace your overall situational awareness. Stay alert tochanging circumstancesandadapt your tacticsaccordingly.