Quickplay & Custom Games

Optimize your sessions with Quickplay & Custom Games in Warhammer: Vermintide 2. Find teammates and tackle challenges effectively during the End Times.

Whether you're looking for a quick fix of rat-slaying action or a meticulously planned expedition into the heart of Ubersreik, understanding the nuances of Quickplay and Custom Games is crucial for any aspiring hero of the End Times. This section will guide you through optimizing your game sessions, finding the right teammates, and tackling the challenges that await.

Quickplay: Dive into the Fray

Quickplay is your go-to option for immediate action and often the most efficient way to earn experience, loot, and complete daily/weekly challenges. The game's matchmaking system will pair you with other players and randomly select a mission and difficulty based on your current power level and preferences.

Benefits of Quickplay:

• Experience Bonus: Quickplay missions often grant a small bonus to experience gained, making it ideal for leveling up new careers or characters.
• Loot Acquisition: Consistent completion of Quickplay missions is a reliable way to earn Commendation Chests, Emperor's Vaults (on higher difficulties), and various crafting materials.
• Challenge Completion: Many daily and weekly challenges, such as "Complete 3 missions as Kruber" or "Kill 500 Skaven with a ranged weapon," are easily accomplished through Quickplay.
• Dynamic Team Composition: You'll encounter several player skill levels and career choices, which can be a great way to learn new strategies or adapt to different team synergies.

Quickplay Strategy & Tips:

• Be Flexible: Quickplay will throw you into any available mission. Be prepared to adapt your career choice and weapon loadout to the specific mission and your team's composition. For instance, if you load into The Horn of Magnus on Legend and notice your team lacks a strong anti-armor option, consider switching to a career like Bounty Hunter or Ironbreaker with a shield.
• Communicate: Even in Quickplay, a quick "hello" or pinging important items/specials can make a huge difference. Use the in-game chat or ping system (default 'T') to alert teammates to approaching elites like Stormvermin or healing items like Healing Draughts.
• Manage Resources: Always be mindful of your team's health and ammunition. Don't hoard healing items if a teammate is critically wounded, especially before an anticipated horde or boss encounter.
• Learn Mission Layouts: While Quickplay randomizes missions, knowing the general layout of maps like Skittergate or Into the Nest will help you navigate efficiently and anticipate enemy spawns.

Custom Games: Tailor Your Experience

Custom Games offer unparalleled control over your Vermintide 2 experience. This is where you can select specific missions, difficulties, and even invite friends directly, making it ideal for practicing, farming specific loot, or tackling challenging achievements.

Setting Up a Custom Game:

1. Access the Lobby: From the Keep, interact with the Mission Board.
2. Select "Host Custom Game": This option will be prominently displayed.
3. Choose Your Mission: Browse through the available campaigns and select the specific map you wish to play. For example, if you're hunting for the "A Quiet Drink" achievement, you'll need to select the A Quiet Drink mission.
4. Set Difficulty: Carefully consider your team's skill level. If you're practicing a new build, starting on Veteran or Champion might be more beneficial than immediately jumping to Legend or Cataclysm.
5. Toggle Private/Public:
   • Private: Only invited You can join. Ideal for playing with a dedicated group of friends.
   • Public: Allows other players to join through Quickplay or by browsing public lobbies.
6. Invite Friends: If playing privately, use the in-game social menu to invite players from your friends list.

Uses for Custom Games:

• Achievement Hunting: Many achievements require specific actions on certain maps or difficulties. Custom Games allow you to focus on these without the randomness of Quickplay. For example, the "Death on the Reik" achievement for completing the mission of the same name on Legend can be specifically targeted.
• Loot Farming: If you're looking for a specific Red item from a particular Emperor's Vault, you can repeatedly run a mission that you and your team can consistently complete on higher difficulties. Maps with quick completion times, like Festering Ground, are often favored for this.
• Build Testing: Experiment with new weapon combinations, talent choices, and trinkets without the pressure of a random Quickplay group. You can even set the difficulty lower to get a feel for a new build before taking it into more challenging environments.
• Practicing Specific Sections: Struggling with a particular boss like the Rat Ogre on Halescourge or a challenging event like the finale of The Blightreaper? Custom Games allow you to repeatedly play that mission until you master it.
• Playing with Bots: If you prefer a solo experience or want to practice without other players, set your game to Private and let the bots fill the remaining slots. Remember to equip your bots with decent gear and appropriate careers for optimal performance.

By understanding and using both Quickplay and Custom Games effectively, you'll be well-equipped to face the hordes of Skaven and Chaos, secure valuable loot, and become a true hero of the End Times.