After the game went into open beta on May 28, it quickly attracted a large number of players. However, new players who are unfamiliar with character selection, map mechanics, and other aspects can easily fail in competitive matches. To help everyone enjoy the game more easily and happily, the following guide for Barbarian War 2 will assist newcomers in getting started faster, understanding various mechanisms, and thus experiencing the fun of competitive matches.
I. Gameplay Explanation
This game mainly features 3v3v3 battles, where three players form a team and compete against two other teams of three players on the map. Players need to earn points by eating mushrooms, defeating monsters, and taking down enemies. Sometimes, points will also drop on the ground. As time progresses, some areas of the map will collapse, so players need to move towards the center. At the end of each match, the team with the highest score wins. Therefore, to play well, you must stick together. In the early stages, focus on defeating monsters to gain points and level up to obtain more talents. There are various items scattered across the map that you should use flexibly. For example, bombs can instantly defeat monsters, which is much more efficient than fighting them manually.
Players will automatically regenerate health when out of combat, but the longer they fight, the lower their maximum health will become. At this point, you need to find chicken legs on the map to restore health. When you reach level 5, three elite monsters will spawn on the map. You must gather with your teammates to defeat them. Successfully doing so will grant you advanced items and talents, laying the foundation for the final boss fight. The boss's buff can instantly level up your team to the maximum and enhance your combat power, significantly increasing your chances of winning. Note that you can see the health of all monsters directly on the map. If you notice a monster's health decreasing, it means someone is attacking it, and the enemy may use this opportunity to ambush.
II. Character Recommendations
At the start of the game, you need to choose a hero to play. For beginners, Fufulei and Kekelo are recommended. Fufulei is a marksman hero with very simple controls. Her "Jungle Maneuver" allows her to cross various terrains, remove stuns, and shoot a rope that slows down enemies on her next attack. In practice, using this roll skill well and maintaining distance from enemies while waiting for the ultimate's automatic tracking attack can deal significant damage. Kekelo is a support hero with high survivability. His skills include invincibility and the ability to remove control effects. His ultimate can instantly remove stuns from teammates, making him easy to use while providing substantial support.
III. Mount and Pet Selection
Mounts and pets provide special effects. If you plan to spend money, it's recommended to choose the Ice Wyvern, which has an area-of-effect slow, making it easier to kite enemies in battle. For those not spending money, the Demonic Pig-Cow is a good choice; it charges forward, dealing damage and stunning enemies, which is also quite helpful. For pets, it's recommended to choose either the Fat-Headed Goose or the Frosty Dragon.
IV. Resource Grabbing Tips
Resource grabbing is crucial in the game, as there are only a limited number of key resources on the map. Searching aimlessly can slow down your leveling process, putting you at a disadvantage when you encounter enemies. Therefore, new players should pay attention to the mini-map in the upper left corner at the beginning of the game. The orange dots on the map indicate the gathering spots of small Cardus, which, when defeated, provide important experience and talent mushrooms. These randomly generated talents are key to becoming stronger.
While following the Cardus gathering spots on the map, don't forget to pick up the blue mushrooms and combat items on the ground. Although blue mushrooms do not provide talents, they still give experience. Picking up any combat item will grant a speed boost, improving your efficiency in clearing monsters. There are four major monster spawn points on the map, but only three will refresh. If the countdown does not appear in your area, you should immediately head to another region to compete.
This concludes the guide for Barbarian War 2. With the above information, you should have a clear understanding of the basic gameplay and choices. In future competitive matches, just focus on mastering your character and coordinating with your teammates to develop strategies, and you will surely achieve victory.
