1. Familiarize Yourself with the Arsenal
You’ll find all manner of unique weapons on X-Isle. Many of them are the traditional bang-bang rifles, pistols, and shotguns, but there are also plenty of laser guns and other wild spins on the weapons you know and love. When you pick up a weapon and don’t know how it works, you won’t use it to its fullest potential. This is especially true when it comes to controlling recoil and spread. Without understanding what each weapon excels at and how to fire it accurately, you may as well be shooting finger guns and shouting “pew-pew”.
Do yourself a favor and visit the Shooting Range on the Riftwake. It has all the weapons in GRAIL’s arsenal which you can pick up and fire to your heart’s content (but don’t even think about stashing any of it when you leave).
Get familiar with every weapon and their unique firing patterns, recoil, and spread so that you know all of them like the back of your hoverboard.
2. Use the Environment
It’s important to remember that Renegades are not the only violent lot out there. The island is full of bloodthirsty lizard monsters and very, very angry VEKTR agents just yearning to fight, well, anything. If you’ve engaged an enemy that’s particularly close to a group of Disciples or VEKTR cronies, try to aggro them to fight your enemy. Even a single shot will do. Rival Renegades will be distracted with Disciples or VEKTR agents while you close in to deliver the finishing blow. Besides enemy mobs, there are also tons of deadly traps you can set off, like spinning blades, spikes, and flowers that can set your enemies ablaze. And who could forget exploding barrels? X-Isle is a very dangerous place, so make sure your enemies remember that.3. Don’t Rush
Even if you’ve broken your opponent’s shield and lowered their health significantly, it’s never a good idea to rush in blindly to finish them off. Just because they’re low on health doesn’t mean they can’t still take you down. Also, their teammates could be hiding nearby and will attack the second you approach them. Don’t hastily rush into situations just because you think the firefight is in your favor. Take a second to assess the situation and only then move in to finish off your enemy. This way you’ll keep unpleasant surprises few and far in between.
[b]Pro Tip:[/b] If you have the Recon Raptor Gear equipped, use it to scout the area ahead of you before closing in on your target, but remember that its range is limited and it may not spot enemies hidden farther away.
4. Don’t Forget Your Gear
In the heat of the moment, as adrenaline rushes through your brain and your finger is clamped tightly on the trigger, it’s easy to forget that you have Gear equipped. Exo and Ward Gear can significantly tip the scales in your favor during firefights when used correctly and at the right time. Whether it’s supporting you with health restoration, or dealing some extra damage to your opponents, Exo and Ward Gear should not be ignored. Initiate firefights with the [b]Infernat Lantern [/b]Exo Gear to stagger enemies with some fire damage before engaging with your guns. Or use the [b]Familiar’s Boon [/b]Ward Gear for some added protection for you and your teammates. Plan out what Gear to equip with your teammates and you should be ready for any firefight that you come across during your treasure-hunting escapades.5. Avoid Tunnel Vision
Focus is very important during gunfights, as you don’t want to be distracted when engaging other Renegades. There is such a thing as “too much focus”, however, which can lead to “tunnel vision” or a lack of awareness of your surroundings. Tunnel vision can easily cost you the game. While you engage one enemy, their pal will flank you from a different angle and take you down before you even notice them. This is why it’s always important to be aware of your surroundings even while you’re shooting or being shot at. Pro Tip: When taking cover to reload your weapon, make it a habit to spin the camera around and scan your surroundings, as this could help you catch a flanking maneuver before it’s executed.
Your teammates will be especially important in this case. While you engage an enemy, you can ask them to cover your flanks so that no one can sneak up from other angles. Never let your guard down and always be aware of everything that goes on around you.
