Getting better at PUBG Mobile #3

in #gaming6 years ago

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Hey there everyone! I'm back again, with my 3rd and final post on how to better yourself in PUBG Mobile.

Now I could go on with more of these, but I think after this post that I've covered the most important tips for someone that's new, or stuck in a rank division. From here on out it's mostly practise and getting a good feel for the game.

So without further ado, let's get to it.

Choosing your weapons.

I think the choice of weapon is something that people overlook most when playing, but it's really a vital factor that can make or break your game.

When you first drop in, this is not too important as you need to grab whatever you can to defend yourself. But as you continue to find more weapons after you've cleared an area, you should know which weapons are best suited to your style of playing and what the strengths and weaknesses of the weapons are. The best way to familiarize yourself with the stats of the weapons would be to make use of the Armory, which can be found on the main screen of PUBG Mobile.

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As you can see, every weapon that is available in the game is right here in the armory. All the details are here, most notably the stats (Power, Recoil, Range, Firing Speed, Capacity), available attachments for the weapon, and also skins that can be applied.

Now I chose the M416 for my image, because it is my go-to weapon in PUBG Mobile. If I get a chance to grab one, I will. I think it's amazingly rounded for nearly all situations, especially if you have decent attachment on it. It's low recoil and fast firing speed makes it easy to use for just about anyone.

So which weapons should you choose? Well, other than the M416, I'd suggest something in your first slot to use for spraying and your other slot for a weapon that can damage targets at a decent range.

Spraying Weapon

This is for when you're running from building to building, expecting some close range fire. So ideally you want something that has very little recoil so you can steady your aim, as well as a decent clip size. Personally, I'd go for a UMP9. They are easily found and so is their ammo, plus it can also take a few attachments. Alternatively, you could use a shotgun for this purpose, but I would not suggest this. Have a look in the armory for what you think might make a great spraying weapon in your opinion, and give it go in the training area on the targets.

Range Weapon

It's all in the name here. We want something to shoot targets from afar, before they have a chance to do so. For this to work properly however, we definitely need a decent scope to go with the weapon. An 8x scope is ideal, as you can switch between 4x zoom and the full 8x zoom. Of course we can't choose what we get, and this won't always be viable.
The weapon we want should pack a punch! The larger the rounds and the greater the damage, the better. Recoil doesn't play too much of a role, so don't mind it too much. Most people would say that the AWM is the ultimate weapon for this category. Whilst this may be true because of it's unmatched power and speed, it's not my choice at all. They can only be acquired from air drops and even then they are a random drop, so the chance of getting one is pretty low and they come with limited ammo. I would instead recommend weapons like the SKS, SLR, or even the Mini14. They are fairly easy to come by, and they tick all of the boxes. If I can have my pick of the 3 though, I'd go for the SKS. So once again, grab one of these in the training area, throw on an 8x scope and practise hitting those moving targets far off in the distance!

Selecting the firing mode.

Now that we've got your weapons sorted out we need to maximise our use of them. This is were choosing your firing method comes in. Most weapons that you get in the game have multiple firing modes that can be selected: Auto, Burst, and Single. Not all weapons have all firing modes though, so read the descriptions in the armory to check, or see which modes your weapon has in the training area.

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Auto

Least amount of control - suggested for close-range.

This mode is vital to switch to if you're entering a building with your low-recoil weapon. At such close ranges most of the bullets will make contact and give you a high chance of putting the target down. Also make sure you've reloaded your clip before entering and that you've equipped an extended magazine if you have one. It also comes in handy if enemies are huddled up at mid-range, as stray bullets have a decent chance of hitting those next to your target. Don't use this for long-range shots, it's a waste of ammunition and the recoil will lower your chances of hitting the target.

Burst

Fair amount of control - suggested for mid-range.

This is a good all-rounder, but it's mostly useful for getting down targets that aren't too far away. Use it if you're running outside, or even if you're inside a building you've cleared and you're shooting out of the windows. If the weapon doesn't have much recoil (especially if it's been equipped with a grip) aiming in burst mode is quite easy and it can deal a good bit of damage per click. In some cases you might even get away with some longer shots.

Single

Best amount of control - suggested for long-range.

This is best used for making those long range shots (distant target with a 3x scope or further). You will be able to stay on your target easily, so you can fire off the next shot. It also conserves ammunition (don't waste it using Auto mode) which can be vital at times. If you have fast fingers, you might get away with using this mode in most of the other situations described above too. But it's always best to use the right tool for the job.

Well, I hope you've enjoyed reading and that this will be useful to you in your quest for PUBG Mobile glory!

"Focus on progress not perfection" Bill Phillips.

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I would equate most player success is not emulating what majority are doing. Except for the obvious noobish mistakes a few games can help you get the gist of how people move beginning to end of the game. Players that last long have a remarkably different play style. Is it just me or most of the top 10 behaviors of surviving the game long is not engaging in early skirmishes? I just casually observe this game being played by a friend to relate this far. I play a different FPS game and you're on point about choosing the right weapon to go with your play style.

You're right, it's pretty tough to make the top 10 when you jump in where the majority are heading. But sometimes it gives you a major advantage, if you have the skill to make it through the initial firefight. My friends and I play quite a lot and we've had success by going in hot, and taking it cautiously. But playing cautious game after cautious game gets old real quick and doesn't help with increasing your skill in tough situations, so we try and balance it out. I covered this a bit more in my 2nd post. Thanks for giving it a read and for your comment!

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Picking your weapon is massively important in any game that you play. I'm not great at shooting games even though i do love a bit of COD. So i always need something with a steady barrel and a large clip otherwise i just keep spraying the air and getting killed by the person opposite me. Same with any game that i play.
A bit of sniping is always fun too, if your carrying a secondary weapon.

That's absolutely true! I borrowed a bit from my experience with other FPS games, but thought I'd write it up on PUBG Mobile as it's still pretty new. Anyway, thanks for reading and commenting!

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No worries. Im not a huge gamer but I still play the odd time. COD and rocket league had myself and house mate fully addicted for years. So I still like to read about the games and follow.

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i do not play this game but i can appreciate a good write-up when i see one. Well done pal! :)

Thanks so much, I appreciate it! 😁

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Matching playing style to your weapons is a great focus for this. It is also one of those things that people over look early on in a game. After they have played a while people will find they do better with certain weapons and then start using them. Which I think as you do, that this is a bit backwards.
Even on old school games like Quake CTF, you had to pick based on the way you wanted to play. If you picked a sniper and you like to run around across the open spaces, you were going to die a lot.
Great post mate, and congrats on the curie vote.

Thanks for your comment and giving it a read! I did consider adding in more in terms of game style, but thought it might make it too long and that some people playing might not know what their game style is yet. It would have made it a more well-rounded piece though.

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I think you did rather well, and breaking it up was probably wise.

Hey @cellvation , you should not have post that ;-) ! We see us on the "Battlefield" ... * just joking around , im glad you had give me some good tips and advises. TOP! Normally im hard cannon fodder :-)

Greetings from germany (so sorry for my bad english)...

Hi @avizor! Thanks for stopping by and giving it a read. I'm glad you found some of it useful!
Don't worry too much about your English, I could understand.

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Good write-up! What is your favorite weapon to use and why?

Thank you kindly! 😁 My favourite weapon to use is the M416. I think it's very well rounded for most situations and I have a nice skin for it too. Other than that, probably the AKM. How about you? Do you play?

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Hope the game is as fun as you say because the way you talked about it gave me a vivid imagination of the game. Good to know that there are good games out there

Ah, the game is great! Sometimes I can't fathom how they managed to port the game to mobile so successfully. If you find yourself with a bit of spare time, give it a go. It's available on iOS and Android. Thanks for stopping by!

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Wow that's great news. I kinda prefer mobile phone games to normal games because it is mobile which can be played whenever you feel like.

I ll give it a try

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Oh my goodness! I did not expect this at all. Thank you kindly. Eternal gratitude from me!

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