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Zombie games have been a major part of the shooter genre in the last two decades, twisting and turning different aspects of the game to stand out. World War Z has made its mark with a wide variety of classes and equipment to play through, sending teams into a situation that presents unique problems every time.
An ever changing battlefield needs advanced strategies, ones that many players miss until they get serious experience under their belt. Players who stick to the basics will quickly find out the advanced zombies can easily overwhelm you; setting traps and remaining unpredictable are crucial in combat. Luckily, people have found out the best game plans for the rest of us, lifting World War Z up to a whole new level.
7 Cutting Down Reload Time
Zombies are always an awkward enemy to predict, especially in the harder difficulties, making reload time an important subject. Taking too long in the animation gives you an open window of helplessness, up close combat just became impossible. Switching to a melee weapon as soon as you reload not only cancels the animation but puts a short range weapon in your hand.
This is a convenient solution because the most important time to use the weapon switch is at melee range. Proving useful in any situation, you can also double tap during an animation to cancel it out, opening up the battlefield to long range situations too. In combination with reload perks, these tricks make you lightning fast with any weapon, dangerous at all times.
6 Class Synergy
Players going into the game with a set group of players will have a much easier time achieving this, knowing each person's role and how they work together. Random lobbies are where you have to know how each class and skill set matches up, constantly shifting different setups and adapting to the team situation.
Heavy damage builds consisting of the Hellraisers and Exterminators of the world take out enemies fast but with a heavy reliance on ammunition, forcing you to compensate with different perks. However, most teams like to throw a Medic in the mix just in case things take a turn for the worst, giving your team a chance to come back from disaster.
5 Use Your Movement
One of the most common problems in any team is the speed factor; taking in the scenery isn't smart while being chased by a zombie swarm. Usually teams slow down to find resources, a crucial part of the game that rarely appears, keeping you in one area while enemies surround you.
In almost every situation it's better to keep moving than stop and look for resources that probably aren't there, and if they are, you'll end up using them to get out of the situation that could have been avoided. While this advice will help lower difficulties get better, it's crucial to those trying to play Insane difficulty, the enemies are harder and resources even more scarce.
4 Melee Attacks To Create Space
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Players that like to be in the action and get up close and personal with their enemies will already know the wonders of the machete, but even long range players can use it to their advantage. Not only for raw damage, melee weapons also give you space and stun zombies when hit, freeing up time to escape and get back to your comfort zone.
Panic is the usual response when you're not used to being face to face with the horde, turning every second into a life or death situation. It doesn't take long before the zombies overwhelm you in groups, special zombies pose an even bigger threat. The generous stun time can be a lifesaver, something that most players don't utilize.
3 Learning Audio Cues
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As important as visuals are, audio clues are severely overlooked in World War Z. Allowing you to time an attack or predict an incoming zombie without revealing your location, knowing the soundscape of the battlefield will elevate your game. Your cover never has to be blown if you can wait for the kill to come to you, remaining hidden and stealthy.
Outside of immediate combat, team coordination is another decisive factor that separates victory from defeat. Knowing where and what's happening with each member opens up tactics, from leading an enemy into the firing squad to alerting the base to a swarm.
2 Tactics For Bulls
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Bulls are tricky, tearing through obstacles and pinning you to the ground before you have a chance to react. Dealing with such a powerful enemy requires special attention, different for almost every class. If you're confident in your shot and have enough time, shooting through his face shield will quickly lead to death. Most players will have to get more creative, well placed C4 is the next best move, taking it out 90 percent of the time.
Stun guns are for support characters or when you just need an extra second to think. Hitting it mid charge will stop it dead in its tracks and open him up for a counter. Running from the situation or leaving it to a teammate is never a good move, the Bull kills so quickly that they won't have time to react. The more the merrier when it comes to Bull attacks, the team has to take care of it head on and quick because there's no escape.
1 Teamwork Without Friendly Fire
Too many players want to be a hero, rushing in head first and proving themselves more brave than smart. Teamwork is what the game is based on, making it almost impossible to succeed without serious planning. The combination of swarms, special, and stray zombies make combat unpredictable at best, a constantly changing battlefield you have to work together in.
Splitting up should be a last option, only when absolutely necessary, leaving you in close proximity with other players most of the time. Friendly fire isn't a huge issue but learning to pivot instead of running around will help you get clean angles and keep your teammates out of your scope.