Sleeping Dogs Face, Cop and Triad XP: how the three tracks differ
Choose activities that advance the upgrade track you need.
Edition covered
Original 2012 base campaign and original PC publisher screenshots. Definitive Edition, Nightmare in North Point, Year of the Snake and Zodiac Tournament additions are outside these base-game reference tables.
Triad XP rewards varied combat
Triad experience grows through effective combat, including counters and environmental finishers. Repeating the same simple attack is less useful than combining the tools Wei has unlocked while avoiding unnecessary damage.
| Track | Main earning actions | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Triad XP | Combat, counters and environmental finishers | Fighting moves and abilities |
| Cop XP | Cases, drug busts and low collateral damage | Shooting and utility perks |
| Face XP | Favors, events and races | Respect, shopping access and Face advantages |
| Melee training | Return jade statues to the dojo | Specific additional combat moves |
Cop XP depends on disciplined conduct
Police cases and drug busts develop Cop experience. During missions, harming civilians, police or property reduces the Cop result, so drive carefully even when the triad objective encourages a fast escape.
| Problem | Activity to prioritize | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Low Triad result | Replay combat with varied techniques | Repeating one basic strike |
| Low Cop result | Cleaner mission driving and cases | Civilian injuries and property damage |
| Locked vehicle purchase | Raise the required Face level | Assuming money alone is sufficient |
| Missing dojo move | Find and return a jade statue | Keeping the statue without training |
Face XP develops public standing
Favors, events and street races improve Face. Higher Face levels unlock merchant benefits, clothing and vehicle access as well as improvements to the temporary combat Face effect.
Replay for the score that needs improvement
The mission replay interface lets you revisit earlier missions to improve results. Identify the weak track first: a clean driving run helps Cop score, while more varied fighting helps Triad score.
The mission replay interface lets you revisit earlier missions to improve results.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Dogs publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Official original PC manual | store.steampowered.com |