Squad Management Basics — Dispatch Guide

Unlock Dispatch's full potential! Learn essential squad management, hero placement, and call handling strategies to conquer every challenge and earn all achievements.

Hey there! So you're diving into Dispatch and want to get a handle on managing your squad? Awesome! This guide is going to walk you through the basics of keeping your team running smoothly, making sure you're always ready for whatever the game throws at you. Think of it like having a seasoned veteran showing you the ropes, so you can focus on the action.

We'll cover how to best utilize your heroes, how to handle incoming calls effectively, and some general tips to make sure you're not caught off guard. The goal here is to help you get the most out of your squad and, of course, snag all those sweet achievements without too much hassle.

A Quick Heads-Up: This guide dives deep into game mechanics and achievement requirements. If you're aiming for a totally blind first playthrough, you might want to finish that before digging into the nitty-gritty details here. We'll be talking about specific choices, potential spoilers, and optimized paths to help you earn achievements efficiently, which might spoil some of the story's surprises.

The Big Picture:

• Achievement Hunting: We'll break down all 36 achievements, categorizing them into Story Related, Missable, Secondary Objectives, Character specific, Slay, and Miscellaneous.
• Playthroughs: To get 100%, you'll need to complete the game twice, and replay the final two Episodes a third time. This is mainly due to romance options affecting endings and specific achievements like 'We Can Just Be Friends' which requires no romance.
• Tough Challenges: The 'H4ack3d By R0b3rt Achievement' is likely the toughest one, requiring you to nail all 28 Hack Levels. The game's checkpoint system can be unforgiving, often forcing you to restart entire Shifts if you mess up a Hack Level or a critical Call. We'll do our best to make these sections as manageable as possible.
• Hero Management: Every member of your Z-Team is crucial. We'll touch on why it's important to assign them to Calls whenever possible, even if your favorites aren't always available during certain Episodes.

While I won't be dictating exactly how to level up your heroes – that's part of the fun and strategy you'll develop – understanding these core management principles is key to success. Let's get started on making your squad the best it can be!