
From the very start, the goal is clear: get a big loot spike without coin-flipping your game. Go for a semi-contested spawn, rich enough to leave geared up, but not overloaded with players. Vaults and secret rooms are your top priority to secure strong loot fast. Weapon-wise, aim for Iron Pump Shotgun + Deadeye AR as early as possible. That’s the S-tier core of Chapter 7. Complete it with a Holo Rush SMG to finish fights or an Arc-Lightning Gun to crack builds. If players hang around your spawn, take 2 or 3 clean eliminations, then rotate quickly to a boss to try for a mythic weapon and a medallion, giving you a long-term shield advantage.
In mid game, everything is about rotations and fight timing. Abuse balloons, launch pads, and ziplines to move without crossing open areas. Avoid pointless frontal fights and play smart with third-parties. Let two teams wear each other down, then push the winner when they’re low HP with a pump + AR combo. Keep an eye on your resources too: slurp, shields, and metal come first, and don’t hesitate to heal while moving. The Adrenaline Rush storm closes fast, so every second matters. In duos or trios, clearly call rotations and decide in advance whether you’re playing a boss or taking a fight.
Once you reach late game, positioning is everything. Top 10, your priority becomes height advantage. Go up, apply pressure with the Deadeye or a sniper, and force others to expose themselves. Circles chain extremely fast, so position yourself 10 to 15 seconds early, always with natural cover or solid builds. In the final moments, the meta is simple and brutal: Iron Pump for the close-range one-shot, followed by an SMG spray. If you’re under pressure, kite using available mobility to reset the fight and take control again.