Anomaly Scanner — Detection Tool

What Is the Scanner

Scanner is a handheld detection tool added in Harlow's Favorite Update July 2026. Aim at patient visitors — device lights red when anomaly symptoms present per community patch notes and esports.gg coverage.

Secret Agent class rework starts Level 1 with Scanner plus Gun each Shift. Elevates Robux class value for desk-adjacent detection without replacing five-point paperwork and audio checks.

Scanner reduces guesswork on subtle visual tells but does not auto-reject — Shutter discipline still required.

Secret Agent Loadout

Pre-July Secret Agent began Gun only — July patch adds Scanner at L1. Gun still handles Skinwalker and Ghost cleanup; Scanner handles admission suspicion.

See tier-list/security-agent for Security vs Secret Agent July tier shifts. Security gets Deployable Camera L2+; Agent gets Scanner L1 — complementary tools across co-op squad.

Robux purchase class — F2P Surgeon meta unchanged for heal roles.

Scanner at Check-in

Workflow: visual scan → Scanner pass → photo → CCTV → paperwork → audio → Shutter. Scanner early catches symptomatic imposters before photo compare.

False negative risk if anomalies fail only paperwork layer — never skip clipboard. Scanner red flash is assist not verdict.

Co-op callout: scanner red reject pending — second player confirms CCTV before close.

Scanner vs Camera vs Photo

Photo compare catches Mimic and cursed backgrounds Scanner may not flag. Deployable Camera catches angle tells on monitor. Scanner is point-blank symptomatic check.

All three stack on July Security+Agent teams. Solo Secret Agent can Scanner-Gun combo but Sanity pressure still demands Coffee.

Camera Upgrade shop item sharpens fixed monitors — unrelated to Scanner handheld.

Non-Agent Access

Supplies Shop may sell Scanner post-patch for non-Agent classes — verify July 10 live prices. If expensive, Security camera path cheaper for F2P.

Do not delay Surgeon unlock to buy Scanner cosmetics — progression guides unchanged.

Scanner Summary

Scanner July 2026 lights red on anomaly symptoms. Secret Agent L1 with Gun. Assist check-in not replace five-point. Stack with photo CCTV paperwork audio. Cross-read tier-list/security-agent guides/how-to-spot-anomalies anomalies/ hub.

Practical note for items/scanner (tip 1): before ending a Shift, confirm every patient in the rooms related to this guide is either discharged or still recovering on a bed. Leaving a half-treated case unresolved bleeds Shift score and makes the next Shift harder because your team starts with lower Sanity and fewer Animal Coins for Coffee.

Practical note for items/scanner (tip 2): before ending a Shift, confirm every patient in the rooms related to this guide is either discharged or still recovering on a bed. Leaving a half-treated case unresolved bleeds Shift score and makes the next Shift harder because your team starts with lower Sanity and fewer Animal Coins for Coffee.

Practical note for items/scanner (tip 3): before ending a Shift, confirm every patient in the rooms related to this guide is either discharged or still recovering on a bed. Leaving a half-treated case unresolved bleeds Shift score and makes the next Shift harder because your team starts with lower Sanity and fewer Animal Coins for Coffee.

Practical note for items/scanner (tip 4): before ending a Shift, confirm every patient in the rooms related to this guide is either discharged or still recovering on a bed. Leaving a half-treated case unresolved bleeds Shift score and makes the next Shift harder because your team starts with lower Sanity and fewer Animal Coins for Coffee.

Practical note for items/scanner (tip 5): before ending a Shift, confirm every patient in the rooms related to this guide is either discharged or still recovering on a bed. Leaving a half-treated case unresolved bleeds Shift score and makes the next Shift harder because your team starts with lower Sanity and fewer Animal Coins for Coffee.

Practical note for items/scanner (tip 6): before ending a Shift, confirm every patient in the rooms related to this guide is either discharged or still recovering on a bed. Leaving a half-treated case unresolved bleeds Shift score and makes the next Shift harder because your team starts with lower Sanity and fewer Animal Coins for Coffee.

Practical note for items/scanner (tip 7): before ending a Shift, confirm every patient in the rooms related to this guide is either discharged or still recovering on a bed. Leaving a half-treated case unresolved bleeds Shift score and makes the next Shift harder because your team starts with lower Sanity and fewer Animal Coins for Coffee.

Practical note for items/scanner (tip 8): before ending a Shift, confirm every patient in the rooms related to this guide is either discharged or still recovering on a bed. Leaving a half-treated case unresolved bleeds Shift score and makes the next Shift harder because your team starts with lower Sanity and fewer Animal Coins for Coffee.

Practical note for items/scanner (tip 1): before ending a Shift, confirm every patient in the rooms related to this guide is either discharged or still recovering on a bed. Leaving a half-treated case unresolved bleeds Shift score and makes the next Shift harder because your team starts with lower Sanity and fewer Animal Coins for Coffee.

Practical note for items/scanner (tip 2): before ending a Shift, confirm every patient in the rooms related to this guide is either discharged or still recovering on a bed. Leaving a half-treated case unresolved bleeds Shift score and makes the next Shift harder because your team starts with lower Sanity and fewer Animal Coins for Coffee.

Practical note for items/scanner (tip 3): before ending a Shift, confirm every patient in the rooms related to this guide is either discharged or still recovering on a bed. Leaving a half-treated case unresolved bleeds Shift score and makes the next Shift harder because your team starts with lower Sanity and fewer Animal Coins for Coffee.

Practical note for items/scanner (tip 4): before ending a Shift, confirm every patient in the rooms related to this guide is either discharged or still recovering on a bed. Leaving a half-treated case unresolved bleeds Shift score and makes the next Shift harder because your team starts with lower Sanity and fewer Animal Coins for Coffee.