Core Combat & Survival.
Master these fundamentals to survive Hard mode and maximize your team's damage output.
1
Line of Sight (LOS)
"If enemies can't see you, they can't kill you."
- •Use corners, pillars, and elevation constantly
- •Step out → deal damage → step back into cover
- •Break LOS to reload, recover shields, or reset aggro
2
Funneling & Choke Points
"Force enemies to approach on your terms."
- •Fight in doorways, ramps, corridors, and stairwells
- •Reduce how many enemies can shoot you at once
- •Greatly improves AoE, traps, and control skills
3
Movement Discipline
"Movement mitigates damage — aimless movement does not."
- •Strafe and reposition instead of sprinting randomly
- •Use verticality to break aim tracking
- •Always move between cover, not across open ground
4
Ammo Management
"Empty weapons kill DPS faster than bad builds."
- •Reload during downtime, not panic moments
- •Break LOS before reloading in heavy fights
- •Weapon swapping is often safer than forcing reloads
5
HP & Shields
"Backing up early preserves uptime."
- •Disengage before shields fully break
- •Chip damage adds up quickly in Hard mode
- •Use terrain to recover instead of face-tanking
6
MP & Skill Economy
"Uptime beats dumping everything at once."
- •Stagger skill usage instead of draining MP instantly
- •Always keep enough MP to escape or reapply buffs
- •If you're constantly empty, rotation or build is wrong
7
Target Priority
"Kill threats, not whatever is closest."
- •Eliminate suppressors and ranged enemies first
- •Remove buffs and shields early
- •Less incoming damage = higher team DPS
Pro Tip: These fundamentals apply across all Descendants. Master them first, then optimize your build and playstyle around your character's unique strengths.