The Hostiles Kill Count is a meter on your HUD that tracks how many AI enemies you have killed in the current deployment.
What happens when it fills
The enemy sends a Hunt Squad after you, and you become Marked for Death. The Hunt Squad tracks you down, so you cannot just wait it out in a building.
How it differs from threat level
- Threat level belongs to the area you are in. It rises while you fight and drops once you break contact.
- The kill count belongs to you and only goes up during the deployment.
Tips
- Solo players and lightly geared squads should leave before the meter fills.
- Avoid killing AI you do not need to. Sneaking past saves the meter.
- If you are Marked for Death, head to an exfil you can defend.
The exact number of kills needed has not been published. See threat levels.