15 Essential Tips Every FBC: Firebreak Beginner Needs to Know Before Jumping In
Starting your first shifts in FBC: Firebreak? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. The Oldest House can be a wild place, especially when you’re new and the game throws you straight into the action without much explanation. Here’s a handy rundown of 15 must-know beginner tips that’ll keep you alive, help your team, and make sure you don’t miss out on the essentials.
- How to set up respawn points for easier restarts
- Why showers and ammo booths are your best friends
- Combat and teamplay essentials for surviving the Hiss
- Quick tips on weapons, kits, and exploring The Oldest House
Stay Alive: The Basics
First up, activate every safe room you find. These are your respawn points, saving you a ton of backtracking when things go sideways. Plus, you can grab some extra ammo while you’re at it.
Next, don’t ignore those showers and ammunition booths at the start of mission areas. Showers clear negative effects, and ammo booths—well, you’ll need them more than you think. Repair them ASAP so you’re always ready for the next wave.
And here’s a crucial one: watch your aim. Friendly fire is real in FBC: Firebreak. Shooting your teammates is a fast way to lose friends and missions!
Team Up or Go Solo?
You can clear missions solo, but it’s tough. Sometimes, though, it’s easier to manage revives alone than with a chaotic team. Just remember: don’t rely too much on the shotgun or bolt-action rifle—their slow reloads and small mags make them a pain, especially alone or in small groups.
Playing in a squad? Stick together! Not only is it safer, but reviving teammates manually is always better than waiting for a replacement. And don’t forget, you can swap your job kit and loadout at any elevator or safe room, so adjust as needed if things get rough.
Use Your Tools
Job kits aren’t just for show. The splash kit can stop enemy mobs, and the jump kit stuns them—combine both and you’ll electrocute a whole wave. Pro tip: the goo from leeches protects you from radiation for a short time, so don’t be afraid to get messy when moving radioactive pearls.
Ziplines are your best friend for quick escapes and moving objects like pearls fast. Also, equip perks that boost your grenade count—grenades are a lifesaver against Hiss hordes and can soften up tougher enemies.
Stay Alert: Enemies & Hazards
Always look up! Some Hiss can fly and will take you out fast if you don’t spot them early. See a fire? Put it out immediately—Hiss that touch flames become twice as strong. Check above flames and oil spills for sprinklers; shoot them to douse the area and prevent more fires.
Bonus: Grab Those Research Files
Research files give you extra points for requisitions and perks. If you die, you’ll drop them, but you or a teammate can pick them up again, so always keep an eye out.
With these tips, you’ll be cleaning up The Oldest House like a pro in no time. Stay sharp, work together, and don’t forget to have fun!
