Sly 3

The Cooper cane can be used as an effective weapon against enemies out in the field. In addition to whacking opponents, you can execute a variety of powerful moves.

The cane can also be charged up to unleash a powerful Charge Combo attack. A variety of Charge Combos can be purchased via Thiefnet.

The cane can be used to grab onto certain objects surrounded by blue sparkles, including pipes, rings and wall hooks. While attached, use the left analog stick to move back and forth and press the button to drop back down.

Using wall hooks to launch yourself up to higher elevations takes a Cooper's skill and precision. To execute this maneuver, grab onto the wall hook then pull down on the left analog stick or directional button to power up your jump before pressing the button to leap off.

The cane can also be used to pilfer coins and loot from unsuspecting thugs. To pickpocket an enemy, sneak up behind him and press the button.

The thief icon located in the top left corner of the screen will radiate orange rings to let you know when you are being stealthy. If your cover is blown, the thief icon will flash red, indicating that you've been spotted and the enemy is on to you.

Sneaking is an essential part of a thief's repertoire, allowing you to move slowly and deliberately to avoid detection. When approaching an enemy from behind, you'll enter into a crouch position from which you can attack or pickpocket an enemy without being seen.

When you see glowing sparkles under a table or passageway, Sly can approach the object and crawl underneath by pressing the button. When you enter crawl mode, your view will change to first-person, and you can use the right analog stick to look around.

To sneak along a wall or ledge, look for the glowing blue sparkles and press and hold the button. While holding the button, you can stealthily move by pressing the left analog stick or directional buttons in the direction of the ledge to sneak across it.