Beginner Tips For Deadside

Deadside 1.0 is here and is more popular than ever before. As players dive into this fast-paced open-world survival shooter for the first time, things can be a little overwhelming. Knowing what to do, where to go, and when to move can be a tall order when starting up the game initially. As such, it’s not uncommon for newer players to find themselves a bit lost in the fog of battle.

Thankfully, there are a few useful tricks that can help new players boost their skills and even give them an edge over some of the other players. For newcomers looking to dive in, here are some of the best tips for Deadside 1.0 to keep in mind.

9 Grab As Much Clothing As Possible

Clothes Can Be Broken Down Into Their Core Components

Clothes play a vital role in Deadside; they provide the player with some form of protection. Not only that, but many apparel items have storage slots, allowing players to carry more items around with them.

Early on, it’s best to keep an eye out for clothing items with four storage slots. Once the player has enough clothing to wear, they should continue picking up more clothing to break down for rags. Rags are used to make things like storage bags and certain medical items, which can be incredibly handy to have access to.

8 Craft Sleeping Bags

Select A Preferred Respawn Location

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By default, upon death, the player will respawn in the starter zone. To prevent this from happening, players can craft and place sleeping bags. These sleeping bags act as respawn points, allowing the player to spawn at a location of their choosing. Crafting a sleeping bag costs 10 rags, and as mentioned before, they can be obtained by breaking down any unwanted items of clothing.

Deadside players should choose their respawn location carefully. Selecting the wrong area to respawn could have some negative repercussions.

7 Getting A Weapon

You’ll Need A Weapon As Soon As Possible

For the most part, weapons are relatively easy to find in Deadside, and it’s pretty common to find weapons such as pistols inside random buildings. While these can be relatively useful when used against AI, players will quickly need to find more powerful weapons in order to start taking on other players.

Thankfully, most players who spawn fresh near a starter location won’t have enough firepower to cause much damage, so players will most likely be able to avoid confronting other players during the early stages of their playthrough.

6 Start With Easy Missions

Don’t Dive In The Deep End

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Newer players should always start out by completing the easiest missions available. Mission difficulty can be seen on the map icons; the more stripes, the harder the mission will be, with stars being the most difficult missions available. Easy missions typically consist of the player having to face off against a handful of easy-to-beat NPCs.

These missions are perfect for getting some relatively decent loot while also getting a better feel of how the game works. They are also good for those who play alone, offering a means for gamers to stock up on vital supplies without dying repeatedly.

A Pretty Abundant Resource

Finding scrap metal in Deadside is surprisingly easy. There are lots of scrap metal piles that players can loot, and they can be found all over the place. However, the best place to look is along roads. Players can find scrap metal next to broken-down vehicles, and they can also get scrap metal by looting containers and downed enemies.

While scrap metal is pretty easy to find, players will go through it very quickly. As such, one must be sure to grab as much as possible, as the stuff is pretty invaluable, especially during the late stages of the game.

A Useful Resource

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Deadside players will need as much scrap metal as they can get their hands on. This useful resource can be turned over to the safe zone trader, allowing players to boost their reputation level. The higher a player’s reputation level is, the better quality items they’ll be able to purchase from the trader.

Scrap metal is also important because it is used for late game base building. Players can use scrap metal to build sturdy structures and houses out of sheet metal.

3 Collect Cigarettes And Watches For Extra Reputation

Gain Access To Better Loot Faster

While players can hand in scrap metal to earn trader reputation, that’s not the only way to boost it. Players can also find cigarettes and watches in loot containers and in various other areas. These can be handed in for some extra reputation. As mentioned in the previous entry, reputation level is tied to item quality in the shop.

While farming cigarettes and watches for reputation isn’t particularly lucrative, if the player finds some while they are out exploring, it’s definitely worth picking them up for some bonus reputation.

2 Don’t Prioritize Building A Base

Base Building Is Somewhat Optional

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Base building is a lot of fun in Deadside. That said, it’s not as important as it is in some other games like 7 Days to Die and The Forest. Players can survive just fine without having to construct a base. While bases do offer the player the ability to store more items than they can carry, and they are fun to build, beginners shouldn’t rush to build a base.

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Instead, it’s best to wait until the player has enough resources and has started getting the hang of how things in Deadside work. Once the player has learned the basics, then they might want to consider taking a look at base building.

1 Finding Food And Drink

Keep Well-Fed And Hydrated

Eating and drinking are pretty crucial to survival in Deadside. Players should make sure that they have enough food and drink to sustain them. Thankfully, getting enough food and drink is pretty easy; canned food can be found in and on units. Players should check out abandoned houses, too, as they usually have plenty of food lying around in them.

If the player has issues finding food inside buildings, they can hunt animals like ducks and deer. As for water, players can find soda bottles inside buildings all over the map. Not only that, but players can also find refillable water bottles and flasks that can be filled up at wells.

Deadside is available to play on PC.

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