{"id":28537,"date":"2017-01-25T03:47:18","date_gmt":"2017-01-25T08:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/?p=28537"},"modified":"2017-01-25T03:47:18","modified_gmt":"2017-01-25T08:47:18","slug":"prima-games-prepare-for-blitz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/?p=28537","title":{"rendered":"Prima Games: Prepare for Blitz!"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a reblog from Halo Waypoint:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Halo Wars 2 Blitz Beta is underway and if our own experience is any indication, you may be finding yourself on the losing end of matches far more than emerging victorious. Thankfully our friends over at Prima Games have put together some of their insider tips and knowledge to help us all improve our Blitz skills for the final stretch of the beta!<\/p>\n

PREPARE FOR BLITZ!<\/h2>\n

BY PRIMA GAMES<\/h4>\n

\"HW2<\/p>\n

Halo Wars 2<\/em><\/a>\u00a0Blitz Mode does away with the base-building, research, and unit-training found in other game modes. Instead, this card-based game mode features simplified resource management and greatly accelerated army growth.<\/p>\n

In a Blitz match, you have 12 minutes to score more points than your opponent. You only earn points while you\u2019re holding more Control Zones than the opposing team. The match goes to the first team to earn 200 points or to the team with the most points when the allotted time expires.<\/p>\n

Of course, accomplishing this simple objective is easier said than done. Before you head into your first Blitz match, familiarize yourself with these core mechanics and strategies.<\/p>\n

UNDERSTAND YOUR HAND.<\/h2>\n

Your card hand consists of 4 Blitz cards drawn from a 12-card deck, and each card in your hand carries a specific Energy cost. Playing a card automatically deducts the required Energy from your reserves, after which it summons the corresponding unit or activates the indicated power. The played card is then placed on the bottom of your deck, and a new card is added to your hand.<\/p>\n

You also have the option to \u201ccycle\u201d cards. This process allows you to move a target card back into your deck, allowing a new card to take its place in your hand. Cycling carries a flat fee of 5 Energy per use.<\/p>\n

CHOOSE THE RIGHT DECK FOR THE JOB.<\/h2>\n

Every leader supports a variety of playstyles, but because each leader offers different starting armies and exclusive cards, different leaders lend themselves to different strategies:<\/p>\n