Stepping into FBC: Firebreak means diving headfirst into the relentless chaos of the Oldest House, where supernatural threats and ever-shifting dangers will test your wits and firepower. Before you load your first clip or race into the fray, mastering these 15 beginner’s tips will give you the edge to survive-and thrive-in this intense live-service shooter across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Ready to ignite your journey? The game doesn’t hand out mercy, but it rewards those who come prepared.
Below, we’ve put together a list of FBC: Firebreak beginner’s tips to help get you in and out safely and efficiently.
1. Activate safe rooms as soon as you come across them. These serve as respawn points and save you having to trek from the elevator all the way back to wherever it was you died. You can grab some ammo in there, too.
2. Repair showers and ammunition booths immediately. These are located at the start of a mission area and are essential for success, the latter for replenishing ammo, of course, and the former for cleansing all negative effects.
3. Watch your aim. Friendly fire is a thing in FBC: Firebreak.
4. It’s possible to clear everything alone. Solo play is more demanding, but depending on how your teammates play, you might have better luck rationing revives by yourself.
5. Just don’t rely on the shotgunor bolt-action rifle. Their low capacity and long reload times make them highly impractical for solo play and two-member teams.
6. Stick together if you’re in a team. Not only is it safer, but you always want to revive a fallen ally manually instead of having another employee sent in.
7. You can change your job kit and your loadout in the elevator or a safe room at any point, so if you’re struggling or need to tackle a task faster, don’t hesitate to swap out.
8. Job kits have combat functions as well. The splash kit can stop groups of enemies, and the jump kit stuns them briefly. Combine the two, and you’ll electrocute a whole wave of foes.
9. The goo that pours out when you shoot a leech actually protects you from radiation for a short time, so bathe in that nasty stuff while you’re carting pearls around.
10. Use ziplines to get around quickly, escape the Hiss, and to attach objects like the radioactive pearls for fast transport.
11. Equip perks that expand your grenade capacity. Grenades are perfect for disrupting Hiss hordes and weakening any enemy that isn’t a “strong” Hiss.
12. Look up! One type of Hiss flies, and they’ll take you out quickly if you don’t target them as soon as they’re within range.
13. Extinguish fires when you come across them. Hiss that come into contact with flames become twice as strong.
14. Check the roof above flames and oil spills to see if there’s a sprinkler. If so, shoot it to put fires out and keep new ones from springing up.
What essential skills should I prioritize before my first Firebreak shift
Before your first shift in FBC: Firebreak, prioritize mastering the essential skills related to understanding and effectively using the three Crisis Kits (classes), which are Fix Kit (melee and repair-oriented), Jump Kit (crowd control and damage), and Splash Kit (support and healing). Each class has unique abilities and equipment, so learning how to leverage their strengths according to your preferred playstyle is crucial.
Additionally, focus on improving these key skills and aspects:
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Resource management and upgrade acquisition: Collect Lost Assets and Research Samples during missions to unlock and equip important perks and upgrades that enhance weapons, reload speed, item pickup, status effects resistance, and other abilities important across all classes.
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Teamplay and reviving mechanics: Reviving downed teammates safely improves your squad’s effectiveness, so coordinate closely for better survivability.
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Target prioritization: In combat, prioritize shooting enemies that wield guns first, such as guards and grenadiers, as they restrict your movement and cause faster damage.
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Familiarize yourself with perks that enhance mobility and defense: These include perks for faster reloading, slide hustling, resistance to harmful conditions, and shield regeneration, which will improve your survivability.
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Practice situational awareness: Knowing when to repair, when to heal, and when to aggressively attack or control crowds is essential depending on your Crisis Kit role.
These foundational skills will prepare you to survive and perform effectively in the challenging environment of the Oldest House from your very first shift onward.
If you’d like, I can provide more detailed tips tailored to each specific Crisis Kit or how to set your initial loadout for beginners.
Should I focus on mastering specific Crisis Kits before my shift
In the context of FBC: Firebreak, focusing on mastering specific Crisis Kits before your first shift is highly advisable. Each Crisis Kit (Fix Kit, Jump Kit, and Splash Kit) has unique abilities and roles-melee and repair, crowd control and damage, and support and healing respectively-so gaining competence in one or more Kits helps you leverage their strengths effectively according to your playstyle. Prioritizing a specific Crisis Kit allows you to understand its tactical role deeply, optimize your loadout, and perform better in team dynamics and survival during your early gameplay[previous conversation].
While broad situational awareness and general skills like resource management and teamplay are important, specializing initially in a Crisis Kit helps build a reliable foundation that improves overall effectiveness and confidence in missions. Once comfortable, you can explore other Kits to become a versatile player.
Summary: Yes, focus on mastering specific Crisis Kits before your shift to gain a tactical edge and smoother adaptation in the game’s challenging scenarios.
