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 | Honor Among Thieves In the Diamond job, complete the heist while you and your four man crew are wearing one different "Diamond heist" mask each on OVERKILL difficulty or above. |
Achievable without owning DLC
 | Devil of a Job Complete the Diamond job on the Death Wish difficulty or above. |
 | Cat Burglar In the Diamond job, complete the heist without triggering the alarm. Unlocks "The Cursed One" mask, "Sand" material and "Hieroglyphs" pattern. |
 | Culture Vultures In the Diamond job, secure 10 bags of additional loot. Unlocks the "Medusa" mask, "Rusting Metal" material and "Runes" pattern. |
 | Smoke and Mirrors In the Diamond job, steal the Diamond and escape in under 10 minutes. Unlocks the "Pazuzu" mask, "Diamond" material and "Horus" pattern. |
 | Diamonds in the Rough In the Diamond job, complete the heist, diamond puzzle and steal the Diamond after the alarm has been triggered on OVERKILL difficulty or above. Unlocks the "Anubis" mask, "Mummy Bandages" material and "Hawk Helm" pattern. |
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 | Affliction |
| Curse |
| Bane |
| Plague |
| Blight |
| Corruption |
| Ouch |
| Smoke and Mirrors In the Diamond job, steal the Diamond in under 10 minutes. Unlocks the "Pazuzu" mask, "Diamond" material and "Horus" pattern. |
This achievement is especially difficult as, even on a perfect speed run on Normal, the crew will be pressed for time; as such, it is highly recommended that everyone holds sprinting perks and/or picking bonuses. Additionally, both playing alone or with friends carry their own disadvantages: coordinating means the hacks and loud escape can be summoned immediately, but playing offline allows players to pause and memorize the maze path.
Regardless of approach, security must be disabled quickly, meaning either: sprinting to security whilst breaking alarmed cases to promptly trigger the 200 second hack objective; or swiftly navigating between white doors and floors to find four boxes in stealth. Once the lasers are off or the shutters raised, the crew will be down a few minutes, meaning the time-locks must be started promptly and watched vigilantly; since the locks take a minimum of 120 seconds and have a long interact time, any additional delays can make or break the attempt.
Once inside the Diamond room, players will have just a few minutes to bypass the tile puzzle and, once the Diamond is grabbed, secure it and escape; since alarms do not impact the achievement, players should strongly consider sprinting straight out the door rather than carefully crossing back. Players attempting stealth should consider using the Bag Man asset with the aced ECM Specialist to hurry through the final objectives, and those choosing loud must trigger the chopper immediately lest the 120 second chopper response time ruin the run.
To summarize, the restrictions on timers means that, between spawn and escape, stealth players need only give account for the time locks. However, loud attempts require 200 seconds to hack security, 120/150 seconds for time locks, and then 120 seconds for the chopper, meaning players only have 2 minutes 40 seconds (or 2 minutes 10 seconds on Overkill or Deathwish) to complete all other objectives and the tile puzzle.
| Diamonds in the Rough In the Diamond job, complete the heist, diamond puzzle and steal the Diamond after the alarm has been triggered on OVERKILL difficulty or above. Unlocks the "Anubis" mask, "Mummy Bandages" material and "Hawk Helm" pattern. |
Despite the unclear description, the achievement is pretty straightforward: try and get as close to the diamond's vault door as you can, dealing with both timelocks if possible. If you make it that far without triggering the alarm, you won't have to hack the security PC to access the remainder of the objectives. At this point, get yourself detected (i.e. by throwing a grenade) and let security sound the alarm. Then complete the tile puzzle before the cops can arrive and signal the chopper to secure the diamond. It should be noted, however, that while easy enough given the time to work, players should be cautious of all enemy characters, who can set off the gas should they step on a tile; whilst friendly AI characters will not set off the trap, allies gained through the Joker skill will activate tiles, so take care if playing as a Mastermind.
Greetings, enthusiasts of the Payday 2 gaming universe. I come to you as a seasoned veteran in the realm of virtual heists, with an extensive track record of successfully executing high-stakes jobs and unlocking elusive achievements. My mastery of the game mechanics and strategic prowess has earned me a reputation among the gaming community, and today, I delve into the intricacies of the Diamond job, specifically focusing on achievements that demand both finesse and skill.
Let's first dissect the achievements associated with the Diamond job:
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Honor Among Thieves:
- Objective: Complete the heist with your four-man crew wearing different "Diamond heist" masks on OVERKILL difficulty or above.
- Insight: Coordination is key here. Ensure each member wears a unique mask, and strategic planning is vital to execute the heist smoothly.
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Devil of a Job:
- Objective: Complete the Diamond job on Death Wish difficulty or above.
- Insight: This achievement ramps up the difficulty, requiring a high level of skill and coordination to overcome the increased challenges.
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Cat Burglar:
- Objective: Complete the heist without triggering the alarm and unlock "The Cursed One" mask, "Sand" material, and "Hieroglyphs" pattern.
- Insight: Stealth is paramount here. A meticulous approach is necessary to avoid alarms and claim the unique mask, material, and pattern.
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Culture Vultures:
- Objective: Secure 10 bags of additional loot and unlock the "Medusa" mask, "Rusting Metal" material, and "Runes" pattern.
- Insight: Maximize loot acquisition while maintaining efficiency. The reward is a distinctive mask, material, and pattern.
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Smoke and Mirrors:
- Objective: Steal the Diamond and escape in under 10 minutes for the "Pazuzu" mask, "Diamond" material, and "Horus" pattern.
- Insight: Time is of the essence. Sprinting perks and quick decision-making are crucial for this achievement.
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Diamonds in the Rough:
- Objective: Complete the heist, solve the diamond puzzle, and steal the Diamond after triggering the alarm on OVERKILL difficulty or above.
- Insight: A challenging task, involving bypassing time-locks and handling the diamond puzzle post-alarm. Strategic timing and skillful execution are paramount.
Now, let's delve into the additional concepts and information provided in the article:
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Affliction, Curse, Bane, Plague, Blight, Corruption, Ouch:
- These terms seem unrelated to the game context and may be placeholders or unrelated content. The significance is unclear without additional context.
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Achievement Difficulty Insights (Smoke and Mirrors):
- The article emphasizes the difficulty of the "Smoke and Mirrors" achievement. It provides insights into the challenges faced, including time constraints and the importance of specific perks.
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Diamond Puzzle and Tile Puzzle (Diamonds in the Rough):
- The article offers a strategic approach to the diamond puzzle, urging players to get as close to the vault door as possible. It also provides guidance on triggering the alarm strategically and completing the tile puzzle amidst the chaos.
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Loud and Stealth Approaches:
- Distinctions between playing loud and stealth are highlighted. Each approach has its advantages and disadvantages, with recommendations for each, such as utilizing sprinting perks or picking bonuses for stealth, and triggering the chopper immediately for loud heists.
In conclusion, mastering the Diamond job achievements in Payday 2 demands not only a deep understanding of the game mechanics but also strategic finesse, teamwork, and adaptability to different difficulty levels. Whether you prefer the silent art of stealth or the bold chaos of a loud approach, success hinges on meticulous planning and flawless execution. May your heists be prosperous and your masks legendary!
