Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the latest game in the long line of Warhammer 40,000 media, which are all connected to one another in some way. In this game, a player must take control of their character and blast away as many enemies as possible, to lead their character to victory.

Many players will instantly take to the mechanics of Warhammer 40,000: Divide. However, it is worth noting there are still players who are going to struggle. There are some common mistakes that players should know about before they dive into the game.

7 Going for a Balanced Character

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There are games where building a balanced character is the way to go. However, that is not the case with Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. In fact, a player pretty much needs to build an unbalanced character if they want to get by in the end game. If the player aims for balance, they will become a "jack of all trades, master of none." In other words, a balanced player will not be able to specialize in anything. This can be a problem for a team where everyone fills in a specific niche.

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However, it is also worth noting at the very beginning of the game, a player will not be able to specialize just yet. A player will not have all of their skills unlocked at first, of course. They will have to wait before they can become truly as unbalanced as they would like to be.

6 Not Experimenting with Different Classes

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There are four classes in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Coincidentally, a player can also create four playable characters at one time. This means that there is a perfect way for a player to try out every single class there is in the game. Players can make a long ranged character with the Sharpshooter, or a character that specializes in short range combat.

There really is no reason for a player to hold back on trying out all the classes the game has to offer, as it will help to find a niche or where a player specializes in. After all, they have a slot available for every class, so they might as well.

5 Being Careless with Class Picking

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While a player should ensure that they get a character for every class, it is also worth being careful when it comes to choosing who their main class is going to be. A character's class will dictate how the player experiences the entire game, due to how they will get used to their main class at first.

A player should not try and spread themselves too thin by playing all four of their classes at once. Instead, they should narrow themselves down into mastering everyone one by one and figuring out what plays best for them. For example, someone who wants fast-paced combat will excel with the Zealot. Meanwhile, someone better at long range will want the Sharpshooter.

4 Playing Solo Most of the Time

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While there is a solo mode for players who just want to shoot enemies on their own, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide at its core is a co-op shooter game. As such, the game is built around playing in a team.

All four classes will bring bonuses to a team upon being used. For example, the Veteran will make sure that players gain ammunition after executing an elite kill. Playing in a team as much as possible will give players better rewards.

3 Going in Blind

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Players can go into this game blind — that is, not knowing a thing about the game they are playing and learning the ropes as they go. This is where most players fall into the trap. When they get paired up, they will not maximize the full usefulness of their team bonuses.

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When it comes to Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, a player should learn everything they can about the game before diving in. Knowledge is going to greatly benefit the player in the long run, and allow for efficiency.

2 Not Learning Melee or Ranged Combat

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Both melee and ranged combat are very important for a player to know in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. This is because fighting is everything in the game, especially with ranged combat.

Regardless of what kind of class a player picks for their character, learning the ins and outs and all the intricacies of combat will greatly benefit them. Dive in and get to practicing.

1 Staying Still for Too Long

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Do not stay in one spot for too long. This is something that every player of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will learn one way or another. The game strives to create chaos and panic by throwing as many enemies as possible at the player. If a character stays in one place, enemies will only swarm them.

The best way for a player to deal with the enemies is to get moving. As long as a player does not stay in one place, they will be pretty safe. Keep rushing along for the next goal, and make sure to keep killing.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S.

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