The Rules of the Challenge

Basic Rules

Hoxton Breakout Rule Heists

Nostalgia Conditions

Heist Specific Nostalgia Conditions

The Captain Winters Rule

This guide is to outline a set of standards for attempting heists with the style and skills of PAYDAY: The Heist.The crew must contain Dallas, Hoxton, Chains, and Wolf as the four members to do the heist, except where the Hoxton Breakout Rule applies.- Since Hoxton was not apart of the crew when PAYDAY 2 was released, any heists involved with the Hoxton Breakout storyline must be done as Houston instead.The BIg BankElection DayFirestarterHotline MiamiHoxton BreakoutRatsWatchdogsEach character will be equipped with a specific skill build and Perk Deck that will attempt to replicate the character's particular skills in the original game, where possible and with reasonable accomodation to PAYDAY 2's core mechanics. Perk Decks for each player must be equipped and fully completed.The skill builds provided are designed for use with a minimum of Infamy 5 (all skill point reductions) and Level 80. The classic challenge can be attempted on OVERKILL and Death Wish difficulties only and certain heists may have "Nostalgia Conditions" that must also be fulfilled.For the present moment, deviation from the skill builds provided is not allowed and attempts with deviations will be disqualified. Builds will be updated on a monthly basis, based on feedback provided by the community.The skill builds provided will also have a basic weapon build for every crew member's weapon. Weapon builds can be modified as desired, so long as they abide by Nostalgia Conditions.Custom ammunition of any kind is forbidden (Shotgun ammo, incendiary rounds, etc.)Domination of law enforcement and hostage trading are not allowed during an assault waveThe Ace of Spades is the only throwable weapon allowedThe Weapon Butt is the only melee weapon allowedAssets cannot be purchased for any heist, but assets found within the heist are allowedPreplanning options of any kind are not allowed, except on heists listed belowStealth cannot be attempted on any heist, with the exception of Shadow Raid- The Beast + C4 Tunneling Escape or Thermite - Security Area + Default Escape; no additional options allowedCaptain Winters must be defeated and unlock the assault wave before you can escapeEscaping during a Captain Winters locked assault wave is a disqualificationEscaping prior to Captain Winters locking the assault wave is allowedFailure to defeat Captain Winters within two minutes of a locked assault with no spawns is a disqualification.