How To Capture People In Rimworld

Capturing and converting people into prisoners is a fundamental mechanic in Rimworld that opens up new colony management opportunities. Whether you’re expanding your workforce or dealing with hostile raiders, knowing how to properly capture and arrest people is essential. This guide walks you through the step-by-step process of capturing enemies and converting them into prisoners.

Set Up A Prison First

Before you attempt to capture anyone, you must have a prison facility prepared. A prison is simply an enclosed room with a bed inside. The bed must be designated as a prisoner bed by setting it specifically for prisoners. This ensures that any captured person will have a place to stay while under your control.

Capturing Peaceful People

To capture a peaceful person or colonist in your base, follow these steps:

Step 1: Draft a Colonist

First, draft one of your own colonists who will perform the arrest. This gives you direct control over their actions.

Step 2: Select and Right-Click Your Target

With your colonist drafted, select them and right-click on the person you wish to arrest. This opens the interaction menu.

Step 3: Choose “Arrest”

From the menu, select the “Arrest” option. For peaceful targets, you’ll see that the arrest has a 100% success chance.

Once you complete this action, your colonist will take hold of the target and place them in restraints. They will then be escorted to your prison facility.

Capturing Hostile Enemies

Capturing hostile enemies like raiders requires a different approach. You cannot simply arrest someone who is actively attacking you—they must first be incapacitated.

Step 1: Down Your Target

Use your colonists to shoot the hostile enemy until they fall to the ground and are incapacitated. You need to damage them enough to down them, but be careful not to kill them if you want to capture them alive.

Step 2: Choose “Capture” Instead of “Arrest”

Once the enemy is on the floor and downed, the interaction option will change from “Arrest” to “Capture.” Select this option with a drafted colonist.

The capture mechanic works exactly the same way as arrest—your colonist will restrain the downed enemy and bring them to your prison.

Key Tips for Successful Captures

The critical difference between capturing and killing is precision in your attacks. You need to hurt your targets enough to incapacitate them but not so much that you kill them. This balance is especially important when dealing with hostile raiders or other dangerous enemies.

Summary

Capturing people in Rimworld is straightforward once you understand the two main scenarios: arresting peaceful people and capturing downed hostile enemies. Always ensure you have a prison facility ready before attempting any captures. For peaceful targets, simply draft a colonist and right-click to arrest them. For hostile enemies, damage them until they’re downed, then use the capture option. With these techniques, you’ll be able to expand your colony’s population and manage prisoners effectively.

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