Plunderstrom is a new temporary event in World of Warcraft that is based on the principle of a battle royale like in PUBG or Fortnite. However, this mode in WoW has its gameplay features, which is why it differs in some ways from the aforementioned games. However, the essence of the mode remains the same: you are placed on the battlefield, and your main task is to survive and, if possible, take the top 1 among other players. If you have recently started playing or are about to play this mode, you will need tips on how to play Plunderstrom. So in this Plunderstrom beginner's guide, we'll tell you the best strategies to win this battle royale.

Learn and adapt

From the very beginning, you'll need to get to grips with the map and the abilities in the game to understand how they work, how much damage they do, and how effective they are. In the beginning, you can do this in the waiting lobby while players are gathering. In the lobby, you can open chests and pick up abilities from there. Practice on dummies or enemy NPCs so that you don't have to ask questions in combat, and so that you can weed out the right abilities from the bad ones or the ones that are inappropriate for you. Play a few games to get a feel for the general terrain of the map, the mobs you'll encounter, the routes to mobs, and more.

Land well

When you start the game, try to land in the area with the most mobs or on an elite mob. This way you can instantly kill them and gain experience and most likely level two. This will give you an advantage over other players, and you will also instantly get your first ability, which will come in handy. When choosing a landing zone, give preference to the area with the least number of players. This way, you will avoid unnecessary competition for NPCs, experience, and chests with abilities that will be needed later in the game. 

Interacting with enemy heroes

The best strategy in Plunderstrom is to avoid enemy heroes. When running with other players, if they are more experienced and clever, they will naturally try to take the loot faster than you, and at the same time try to engage in PvP and defeat you. Without any skill, don't even try to join the battle, because it's a lost cause. If you do find yourself in an area with other players who are also trying to attack you, it is better to use the barrel ability to escape from the enemy. If you see that the enemy hero is low on health, and you know that you can finish him off, you can act. There may be situations where you see two players of different levels fighting each other. In this case, you can try to join the fight. However, try not to kill the weaker character, but rather the stronger one. This way, the two of you will be able to defeat a potential future rival. However, in general, don't waste time trying to catch up with someone, just farm.

Farm and farm some more

To survive in the late game, you need experience and strong skills. To do this, maximize your activity in the game, and don't run around in vain. Pick up gold that gives you experience points and kill all mobs on your way. Most elite mobs are easier to defeat than they look, so don't forget about them. Do not be afraid and do not hesitate to use your abilities to eliminate them faster. We play with a "don't engage in PvP" strategy, so there's no need to keep them around for nothing. If possible, you can complete a quest to get extra glory points. They are not important for the overall victory, but they will come in handy if you want to get rewards. During the first half of the game, your main task is to get to levels 8-10 as quickly as possible, so that you can have an easier time in the later game.

Abilities

As for abilities, everything depends on the situation. There are both very good spells and bad ones, but it's all about luck. The desire to get a certain ability is one thing, but what kind of ability you will get is out of the player's control. Here, the main thing is to pay attention to higher-level abilities, because they will be better than first- or second-level abilities that you cannot improve. The abilities that allow you to reduce the distance to another player to instantly attack (Hunter's Chains), or vice versa, to escape from them (Fade to Shadow, Quaking Leap) will always be relevant. For newcomers to Plunderstrom, we recommend skill sets that deal a lot of damage in AoE or from a distance (Earthbreaker, Fire Whirl, Holy Shield, Star Bomb). Many players consider Fire Whirl to be the strongest ability, but some counter-skills can help avoid damage, namely: Repel and Faeform. Among the disposable items, the most useful for Plunderstrom beginners will be the barrel, while everything else is not as effective as we would like.

Be careful!

Don't forget to use beer to regenerate your health, as low HP will make you easy prey for another player who runs by or deliberately decides to look for a victim. Be careful and look around, as opponents can easily sneak around you behind your back or use invisibility. If you don't have good skills, you will hardly be able to escape from the battle or win in PvP. If you do have to take part in a battle, try to dodge your opponent's abilities and attack them when they spend them. This is where your shortening abilities will come in handy. Just don't forget about the storm! Keep an eye on it as it narrows to the center of the map, limiting the arena field.

Conclusion

However, you should remember that no guide or strategy will help you defeat Plunderstrom right away. It requires more experience and several attempts to get into this battle royale mode and understand all its subtleties. But all of the above tips for completing World of Warcraft Plunderstrom will be useful for beginners.