[13-3] The Artifacts

Learn strategies for using Quake Champions artifacts like the Ring of Shadows, Quake Power, Pentagram of Protection, and Biosuit to dominate matches and rack up frags.

Alright, let's talk about the artifacts in Quake Champions. These aren't just shiny trinkets; they can seriously mess with your opponents or give you a massive edge if you know how to use 'em. We'll go over the Ring of Shadows, Quake Power, Pentagram of Protection, and the Biosuit so you can stop wondering what they do and start fragging with purpose.

A. Ring of Shadows

Honestly, this one's a bit of a letdown. The floating eyes it gives you don't really hide you any better than a standard brown uniform. Don't fall into the trap of thinking you're invisible just because you have this. People will see you. Its only real shot at being useful is if you whip it out in the middle of a chaotic frag fest. If everyone's too busy trying to kill each other, they *might* just overlook you. Emphasis on 'might'.

B. Quake Power

This thing is absolutely insane! If you manage to snag Quake Power, your first move should be to switch to your Nailgun if you have one, or the Shotgun if not. With a Nailgun, you're basically set up for a fragging spree. But don't get cocky and think you're invincible – you're not. Keep your wits about you. You'll know when an opponent has Quake Power because they'll be glowing with a distinct blue aura.

C. Pentagram of Protection

This is a pretty solid artifact. The main downside is that players tend to bail on you when you activate it. The real strategy here is to use it to take down that one player who's hoarding all the good ammo. Once they're out of the picture, you can swoop in and become the ammo king. Alternatively, if you've got a Missile Launcher and a decent stack of ammo, just dive into the thick of the fight and start blasting. You'll rack up a ton of frags. As a general rule, don't just stand around when you have the Pentagram – nothing can touch you, so take advantage of that invulnerability!

You can spot an enemy with the Pentagram of Protection by the yellow aura they emit.

D. Biosuit

This artifact has pretty limited use in a Deathmatch. Your best bet might be some niche water-based ambushes, but don't expect it to be a game-changer.