![]() ![]() The trick of The Surge is that you can’t equip everything you want all at once. Tip #4: Vital Implants, Stacking Bonuses, And You Also, unleashing a finisher puts Warren in an invincibility state for several seconds, and instantly kills the targeted enemy.Įven when you’re not trying to get new armor and weapons, you’ll still want to target different parts just to gain crafting materials. First off, you’ll always do more damage when targeting a non-body part of an opponent. There are a few bonuses when targeting and salvaging. If you don’t target the parts, you’ll never get the gear. Finishers sever parts from opponents, and give you access to what they’re carrying. After dishing out enough damage, and getting enough energy, you’ll be able to unleash a Finisher. Whenever you see an enemy carrying an unfamiliar weapon, target their arm for removal. Weapons can only be acquired from enemies, and new Rig Gear (armor, basically) schematics can only be taken from enemies. Unlike Dark Souls or any of the other games in that series, you won’t find weapons just laying around the environment. Tip #3: Salvage All The Parts From Your EnemiesĮnemies are how to gain new weapons and Rig Gear in The Surge. Most other barriers can’t be destroyed, so we spent an embarrassing amount of time totally not realizing these grates can be smashed. When you find narrow maintenance hatches with gates blocking your way, simply attack to cut straight through. The last type of shortcut are vent covers. ![]() Follow the wires on the Power Conduit to find what you’ve just unlocked. ![]() Green means you’ve unlocked enough Power Cores to Overcharge the Circuit, usually unlocking nearby doors. Finding these numbered terminals is all-important, and you’ll have to level-up and spend that hard-earned Tech Scrap to gain more Power Cores. There are multiple types of locked doors, some require power to reactivate, others can be opened from the opposite side, while others will open after you’ve made a certain amount of progress. There are EXO Lifts - basically ladders you can activate from above or below to unlock unlimited traversal. These come in many different forms, so it’s important that you check every passage you find. That means the only way to progress is to find and unlock shortcuts. There’s only one Ops center, your home-away-from-home, in each zone. We’ll got into more detail on that particular subject, but instantly you can scout out an enemies weak points - blue areas are unarmed, and orange areas are armored.Įach area of The Surge is one complex maze. You’ll also notice that different parts of the body can be attacked when you lock-on. This is critical for harvesting Rig Gear - equip it ASAP. Early on, you’ll locate an Implant that allows you to see enemy health bars. To jump, simply sprint and press the sprint button again to jump.Įnemies are the major danger in The Surge, and you’ve got a few observation tools in your bag of tricks. Smash through crates to find hidden spots, and learn the jumping mechanic to reach out-of-the-way areas. The starting area is replete with bonus crafting materials - if you spend a little time searching. Thankfully, enemies in The Surge often glow with faint electrical light, making them pretty easy to spot, even in the dark. You’re always safest when taking on enemies one-on-one. That takes repetition, and it’s much better to search every nook and cranny than to barrel forward. If you want to survive in The Surge, you’ll need to learn your opponents and learn your environment. Tip #1: Take It Slow! Observe, Learn, Die, Repeat
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