Takedown

The takedown ability allows Aiden Pearce to instantly incapacitate any enemy when in close range. Takedowns can kill/knockout anyone depending whether Aiden is armed. If a takedown is performed while Aiden is unarmed, then non-lethal force will be used without killing the person. If Aiden is armed, he will use the currently equipped weapon to kill the person.

Trivia

 * When performing non-lethal takedowns, Aiden mostly uses his baton rapidly to knock the person down to ground. This maneuver (which is referred as "Police Brutality") is also commonly used by police if excessive force is needed to bring down suspects. Performing takedown on enforcers is also another reference to police brutality.