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Into the Breach

Into the Breach

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Into the Breach is a turn-based strategy roguelike where you command a squad of three mechs to defend Earth from the alien V.E.K. Each run throws you into a new timeline, forcing you to make tough tactical decisions on a small, grid-based map. You'll be pushing enemies, blocking attacks, and using your mechs' unique abilities to prevent civilian casualties and protect buildings from destruction. It’s a game of perfect information where every move matters, and a single misstep can cascade into disaster.

This guide dives deep into Into the Breach, covering everything from mastering the unique abilities of each mech squad, like the Graveyard's Ghost Mech, to navigating the challenges of different mission types and understanding the emergent threats posed by the V.E.K. We'll help you strategize for achieving Gold Medals on every island, unlock all the hidden achievements, and understand the nuances of the game's multiple endings.

Intro

Learn the essential controls and keybinds for Into the Breach, including Mech selection and turn actions.

Controls:

  1. Left Alt: Opens the Attack Info Overlay.
  2. Left Ctrl: Hover your mouse to get an Info Overlay.
  3. Spacebar: Ends your current turn.
  4. A: Selects Mech 1.
  5. S: Selects Mech 2.
  6. D: Selects Mech 3.
  7. F, G, or H: Selects Deployed Unit 1, 2, or 3 respectively.
  8. Z or X: Selects Mission Unit 1 or 2.

Version History:

  • Version 1.1 includes editing, minor corrections, and an example of the RST Cataclysm.
  • Version 1.0 is a complete FAQ/strategy guide covering pilot abilities, Mechs, Squads, Veks, Sentient Weapons, Mech Weapons, Mech Equipment, mission examples, boss fights, last stands for each squad, and achievement information.
Tips
  • Familiarize yourself with the Attack Info Overlay (Left Alt) to understand enemy capabilities and attack ranges.
  • Use the hover-info feature (Left Ctrl) to quickly assess units and environmental details.
  • Efficiently ending your turn with the Spacebar is crucial for managing action economy.
  • Assigning hotkeys (A, S, D) for your Mechs allows for rapid selection and deployment of commands.

Strategy Guide (PC) by nyiaor

Comprehensive Into the Breach strategy guide covering missions, pilots, mechs, weapons, and Vek threats.

Table of Contents:

  1. Intro
  2. Achievements
  3. Roadmap (Combat Simulation Tutorial, Squad Deployment, Mission Prep, Mission Select, Perfect Island Reward, Corporate Trading)
  4. Field Operations Manual (Pilots, Squads, Mechs, Islands, Missions, Unlocking Secret Pilots, Volcanic Hive, Veks)
  5. Game Mechanics
  6. Corporate Profiles (Archive Island, RST Island, Pinnacle Island, Detritus Island)
  7. Mission Debriefings (Protect the Grid Building, Destroy the Vek, Protect the Time Pod, Block the Vek, Protect the Train, Protect the Volatile Vek, Archive Air Support, Archive Mines, Archive Tidal Waves, Defend the Artillery Support, Defend the Tanks, Destroy the Dam, Defend the Satellite Launches, RST Cataclysm, RST Hornet Attack, RST Lightning Storm, RST Seismic Activity, Defend the Earth Mover, Defend the Terraformer, Destroy 2 Mountains, Protect the 2 Prototype Renfield Bombs, Pinnacle Freeze Mines, Pinnacle Frozen Mechs, Pinnacle Hostile Machines, Pinnacle Ice Storm, Pinnacle Thawing, Break 5 Buildings out of the ice, Defend both Robots, Defend both Robot Factories, Freeze and defend both robots, Detritus ACID Vek, Detritus Conveyors, Detritus Teleporters, Destroy the 2 ACID Vats, Defend the Disposal Unit, Kill 4 enemies inflicted with ACID)
  8. Protect the Corporate Tower (Beetle Leader, Bot Leader, Firefly Leader, Hornet Leader, Large Goo, Psion Abomination, Scorpion Leader, Spider Leader)
  9. The Last Stand (Last Stand of the Rift Walkers, Last Stand of the Rusting Hulks, Last Stand of Zenith Guard, Last Stand of Blitzkrieg, Last Stand of Steel Judoka, Last Stand of Flame Behemoths, Last Stand of Frozen Titans, Last Stand of Hazardous Mechs, Last Stand of Secret Squad)
  10. Pilot Dossiers
  11. Squad Field Assessments (Rift Walkers, Rusting Hulks, Zenith Guard, Blitzkrieg, Steel Judoka, Flame Behemoths, Frozen Titans, Hazardous Mechs, Secret Squad, Customized Squad, Radomized Squad)
  12. Weapons (Prime Class Weapons, Brute Class Weapons, Ranged Class Weapons, Science Class Weapons, Support Weapons, Equipment)
  13. Vek Threat Assesments (Core Vek, Unique Vek, Sentient Weapons, Leader Vek)
  14. CEO Profiles
Tips
  • Refer to the Roadmap for a step-by-step progression through the game's core activities.
  • Consult the Field Operations Manual for detailed information on Pilots, Squads, Mechs, Islands, and Missions.
  • Study the Mission Debriefings for specific objectives and challenges within each mission.
  • Explore the Protect the Corporate Tower section for boss encounters.
  • Review the Last Stand scenarios for unique squad challenges.
  • Examine Pilot Dossiers and Squad Field Assessments to understand unit capabilities.
  • Understand the different Weapon classes and Equipment available.
  • Familiarize yourself with Vek Threat Assessments to prepare for enemy types.

Combat Simulation Tutorial

Learn the basics of movement, attacking, and pushing in Into the Breach's Combat Simulation Tutorial. Master mechs and Vek tactics to protect the grid.

The Combat Simulation Tutorial is only available when starting a new Profile and cannot be restarted. It teaches the basics of moving, attacking, pushing, and how the Combat Mech, Cannon Mech, and Artillery Mech operate. This is a walkthrough for the tutorial, as the simulation is randomized after deploying the Artillery Mech.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    This is the starting position with a Firefly in C5 and the Combat Mech in D7. Prevent the Firefly from attacking the Grid Building in A5.
  2. 2
    Move the Combat Mech to C6 to punch the Firefly (2 damage), pushing it to C4.
  3. 3
    A Leaper has spawned and will attack the Building in H2. The Cannon Mech is deployed in position F8.
  4. 4
    Move the Cannon Mech to G7 to attack and push the Leaper from G2 to G1. Move the Combat Mech to C5 and kill the Firefly.
  5. 5
    Deploy the Artillery Mech as more Vek spawn. Use it to fire on the Hornet in D3, pushing the Fireflies in C3 and D2 into the water.
  6. 6
    After the Artillery Mech is deployed, the scenario is as follows: The Hornet in D6 is low priority as its attack can be avoided. The Firefly in G2 is easily pushed out of the way, preventing an attack on the building in H2. The Combat Mech in D3 is under attack from two Vek, but there's an easy solution: The Combat Mech attacks C3, killing the Hornet. Move the Artillery Mech to the E column and fire on E2, pushing the Firefly in D2 into the water.
  7. 7
    Only the Hornet in C7 and the Firefly in F2 remain. Both Vek can be killed in a single turn. Move the Combat Mech to F3 and kill the Firefly in F2.
  8. 8
    The Combat Mech is out of range of the Firefly (2 Health). The Artillery is too close to attack immediately.
  9. 9
    Move the Artillery Mech to G7. Move the Cannon Mech to F7. The Combat Mech and Artillery Mech can attack in either order to kill the Hornet.

Strategy Guide (PC) by nyiaor (2)

Into the Breach strategy guide covering missions, squads, mechs, and Vek. Learn how to unlock secret pilots and defeat corporate threats.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Intro: General introduction to the game.
  2. 2
    Achievements: Details on in-game achievements.
  3. 3
    Roadmap: A step-by-step progression through the game, including Combat Simulation Tutorial, Squad Deployment, Mission Prep, Mission Select, Perfect Island Reward, and Corporate Trading.
  4. 4
    Field Operations Manual: In-depth information on Pilots, Squads, Mechs, Islands, Missions, Unlocking Secret Pilots, Volcanic Hive, and Vek.
  5. 5
    Game Mechanics: Explanation of core gameplay systems.
  6. 6
    Corporate Profiles: Details on specific corporate islands: Archive Island, RST Island, Pinnacle Island, and Detritus Island.
  7. 7
    Mission Debriefings: A comprehensive list of all missions, including objectives like Protect the Grid Building, Destroy the Vek, Protect the Time Pod, Block the Vek, Protect the Train, Protect the Volatile Vek, Archive Air Support, Archive Mines, Archive Tidal Waves, Defend the Artillery Support, Defend the Tanks, Destroy the Dam, Defend the Satellite Launches, RST Cataclysm, RST Hornet Attack, RST Lightning Storm, RST Seismic Activity, Defend the Earth Mover, Defend the Terraformer, Destroy 2 Mountains, Protect the 2 Prototype Renfield Bombs, Pinnacle Freeze Mines, Pinnacle Frozen Mechs, Pinnacle Hostile Machines, Pinnacle Ice Storm, Pinnacle Thawing, Break 5 Buildings out of the ice, Defend both Robots, Defend both Robot Factories, Freeze and defend both robots, Detritus ACID Vek, Detritus Conveyors, Detritus Teleporters, Destroy the 2 ACID Vats, Defend the Disposal Unit, and Kill 4 enemies inflicted with ACID.
  8. 8
    Protect the Corporate Tower: Strategies for dealing with specific boss-like enemies: Beetle Leader, Bot Leader, Firefly Leader, Hornet Leader, Large Goo, Psion Abomination, Scorpion Leader, and Spider Leader.
  9. 9
    The Last Stand: Specific strategies for the 'Last Stand' scenarios with various squads: Last Stand of the Rift Walkers, Last Stand of the Rusting Hulks, Last Stand of Zenith Guard, Last Stand of Blitzkrieg, Last Stand of Steel Judoka, Last Stand of Flame Behemoths, Last Stand of Frozen Titans, Last Stand of Hazardous Mechs, and Last Stand of Secret Squad.
  10. 10
    Pilot Dossiers: Information on individual pilots.
  11. 11
    Squad Field Assessments: Detailed descriptions of each squad: Rift Walkers, Rusting Hulks, Zenith Guard, Blitzkrieg, Steel Judoka, Flame Behemoths, Frozen Titans, Hazardous Mechs, Secret Squad, Customized Squad, and Randomized Squad.
  12. 12
    Weapons: Categorization of weapons into Prime Class Weapons, Brute Class Weapons, Ranged Class Weapons, Science Class Weapons, Support Weapons, and Equipment.
  13. 13
    Vek Threat Assessments: Analysis of different Vek types: Core Vek, Unique Vek, Sentient Weapons, and Leader Vek.
  14. 14
    CEO Profiles: Information on various CEOs.
Tips
  • Familiarize yourself with the different Vek types and their attack patterns to effectively plan your moves.
  • Understand the strengths and weaknesses of each squad and mech to optimize your team composition for different missions.
  • Pay close attention to mission objectives and prioritize protecting key structures or units.
  • Utilize the environment, such as buildings for cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects), to your advantage during combat.
  • Experiment with different weapon and equipment combinations to find synergies that suit your playstyle.

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