Learn how to maximize your first turn strike in Wasteland 3 to eliminate immediate threats and gain a combat advantage.
In Wasteland 3, unlike in Wasteland 2, attacks are performed by entire teams in turns, and the first turn belongs to the attacker. Your primary goal in combat is to always attack first and eliminate all immediate threats within that initial turn. Due to low HP and increased damage taken, maximizing the effectiveness of your first turn strike is crucial.
Walkthrough
- 1Always ambush your enemies whenever possible.
- 2Skip dialogue with enemy mini-bosses that always lead to combat.
- 3Choose dialogue options that allow you to be the attacker in combat.
- 4Prioritize eliminating all immediate threats during your first turn.
Tips
- There are only a few scripted encounters throughout Wasteland 3 that prevent you from ambushing your enemy.
- You can almost always choose a dialogue option that ensures you initiate combat.
- Always strive to be the attacker to gain the first turn advantage.
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