Lethal Company: How to get and use the Radar Booster

A little boost can go a long way.

A Lethal Company player using a gadget in an outdoors area.
Image via Zeekerss

The Radar Booster is a really useful item in Lethal Company that can help you stay safe as you journey around. It can be used in different ways, all of which are helpful. The best parts are it’s easy to get and simple to use.

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What does the Radar Booster do in Lethal Company?

The Radar Booster is an item that can be placed inside or outside that acts as a secondary point on the monitor. It shows what is happening in an area, just as if you were watching a friend from the monitor. It can be used to keep an eye on things or even make sounds.

In indoor areas, it works like a spy camera to see if there are any monsters lurking around. You can also use it to make noises that distract the monsters in outdoor areas, giving yourself and your teammates a chance to scurry through.

Tip:

The Radar Booster should be placed near the exit or the Fire Exit of a building to show if there are any monsters nearby when friends are doing their exploring. Additionally, the Radar Boosters can be pinged to let your teammates know where an exit is. It’s easy to get lost in the buildings, and a Radar Booster ping can help lead the way to safety.

How to get the Radar Booster in Lethal Company

To get the Radar Booster, you can buy it from the Store Page in the Terminal. Alternatively, you can also type “Radar Booster” and then press Confirm. It costs 50 credits.

A clipboard and some suits in Lethal Company.
You can buy and use the Radar Booster via the Terminal. Image via Zeekerss

How to use the Radar Booster in Lethal Company

Using the Radar Booster is simple. Start by clicking the left button on your mouse to switch it on. Next, hit the G key to place it where you want. Once it’s set, you can check it on the Monitor.

A Radar Booster in Lethal Company
Radar Booster. Screenshot by Dot Esports

You can either watch the room or area through its camera or make it say “Hello” by typing ‘Ping’ + the name of your Radar Booster in the Terminal. Remember, you need to be watching a player for the ping to work.

How to ping the Radar Booster in Lethal Company

To ping the Radar Booster and make it say ‘Hello’, head to the terminal and type in ‘Ping’ + the name of your Radar Booster. In the photo above, the name of our Radar Booster was ‘Seth’. So, we typed, “ping Seth.” This made Seth say ‘Hello’.

Tip:

If you place 1-2 radar boosters near your ship, away from the ladders, you can ping them so your friends can find their way back to the ship. Keep in mind, however, that these pings will also attract the attention of hostile creatures like the Forest Giant or Eyeless Dogs.

The monitor screen displaying green letters in Lethal Company.
We typed ‘ping seth’ to make our Radar Booster say “Hello”. Screenshot by Dot Esports

How to use the Radar Booster to spy in Lethal Company

To use the Radar Booster to spy or survey an area, place it down in the spot you are trying to keep an eye on. To do this, equip the Radar Booster in your main hand and place it down with ‘G’. This will put the Radar Booster on the ground.

Run back to the ship and you will see your Radar Booster’s point on the monitor, marked with a special name. Our Radar Booster’s name was Seth, so it showed Seth on the map as a blue dot. It stays in its place and displays everything around it, including monsters, items, and other players.

Is the Radar Booster worth buying in Lethal Company?

Yes, the Radar Booster is most definitely worth buying. It only costs 50 credits and does many things to help you survive and defend yourself. To use it best, remember to place it in clever spots inside or outside of the buildings. Otherwise, it won’t be as useful.

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Alex Tsiaoussidis
Staff Writer for Dot Esports. I am a passionate gamer with years of experience covering all things gaming, esports, and streaming. I have extra love for Dota 2, Pokémon, and Apex Legends.