Squad Busters official starter's guide: Everything you need to know

The Squad Busters official starter's guide has been released by the game's community manager, Paula Baguena, on YouTube. In the video, Baguena described various nuances related to this game to facilitate smooth progression for players after the global release.

This article highlights all the details in the Squad Busters official starter's guide.

Squad Busters official starter's guide objective

In Squad Busters, the main objective of each match is to collect as many Gems as possible before the timer runs out. Gems can be found in various ways:

Hidden loot: Scattered around the map, these hidden treasures can provide a quick boost to your Gem count.
Gem mine: This periodically opens during the match, offering a rich source of Gems.
Defeating monsters and other squads: Engaging in combat with NPC monsters or other players' squads can yield additional Gems.

Squad Busters official starters guide to build your squad

Barbarian and other Squad members (Image via Supercell)

Each match begins with 10 players, each starting with a single character. Players can collect Coins to open Chests and expand their Squad. Each Chest offers three character options, each bringing unique abilities to the squad.

Players must select the best synergistic characters in Squad Busters to achieve victory. For example, Greg can chop trees, Mavis picks carrots, and Penny finds treasure in the ground, all aiding in gathering Coins and Gems faster. Characters like Colt and Archer Queen excel in dealing damage, while tanky units like El Primo help protect the squad.

Character fusion and squad management in the Squad Busters official starter’s guide

Different fusion levels of Barbarian (Image via Supercell)

Character management is crucial for maintaining a strong Squad:

Fusion mechanic: When three identical characters are collected, they fuse into a larger, stronger version. This fusion heals the character completely and reduces the overall Squad size, which is beneficial as smaller squads require fewer Coins to open Chests.
Key usage: If Coins are depleted, players can use a Key to open a Chest for free. Keys can be obtained and carried into matches once the Battle Bag is unlocked.
Battle Bag: The Battle Bag allows players to bring Keys and Rerolls (used to refresh Chest choices) into the match. However, its use is limited, so strategic planning is essential.

Squad Busters official starter's guide for combat strategy and interaction

When encountering other squads in Squad Busters, quick decision-making is crucial. Here are the key aspects to consider:

Assessing your squad’s strength

Size and composition: Look at your Squad's size and the mix of characters. A larger, well-balanced Squad can typically handle smaller, less diverse groups.
Health levels: Monitor your characters' health bars. If any of your units are low on health, it might be wise to avoid confrontation and seek out health pickups or safe areas to regroup.
Fusion units: Be cautious of giant Fusion units, which are indicated by a star and a glow. These are significantly stronger and can turn the tide of battle.

Engaging or Evading

Strategic decisions: Decide quickly whether to fight or flee. If your Squad is strong and healthy, engaging can yield valuable Gems and Coins. If your Squad is weakened or outnumbered, evading to continue farming resources might be the better option.
Using Speedsters: If evasion is necessary, Speedster units like Chicken or Hog Rider can be very useful. Collecting Boots can also enhance your Squad's mobility, allowing for swift escapes or quick repositioning.

Special attacks and turbo management

Power attacks: Some characters have special power attacks that activate when the bar around their health starts to flash. Timing these attacks effectively can be critical in battle.
Turbo button: Holding the Turbo button while running makes your units sprint, and using it during combat increases their attack speed. Remember to let your Turbo recharge periodically to ensure it’s available when you need it most.

Squad Busters official starter's guide for Spells and MEGA units

Spells provide additional tactical options, activated by dragging, holding, aiming, and releasing. These can be obtained through time-limited events.

On the other hand, MEGA units are powerful allies that often appear in Chests during critical moments. These units are larger and stronger than standard Fusions and come with unique abilities. Currently, there are four MEGA units within the game, which include Chicken Dragon, Magical Shelly, Kitsune Witch, and El Tigre.

Squad Busters official starter's guide for seasonal rewards and progression

Moonlight Madness Gem Pass (Image via Supercell)

Squad Busters operates on a monthly season system, each with a new Gem Pass filled with rewards, including two new MEGA units.

Gems collected in matches advance players along the Gem Pass track, unlocking the MEGA Bank, which allows Gem exchanges for MEGA units until the next season.

Squad Busters official starter’s guide regarding post-match rewards

Every match concludes with a Chest reward, provided the player has Chest Tickets. The higher the player's position and Top Five Streak, the better the Chest.

Chests contain characters, and more upgrade taps yield higher rarity units. Players can wait for Chest Tickets to refill, purchase them from the Shop, or claim them for free in the Gem Pass and Squad Journey.

Squad Journey: Main progress track

Squad Journey is the title's primary progression system, requiring Portal Energy obtained through achievements and character evolution. Characters evolve from Baby to Classic, Super, and Ultra forms, each evolution needing 10 copies of the previous form.

Evolution unlocks unique abilities and provides Portal Energy, essential for progressing through Squad Journey levels and unlocking new rewards, characters, and Worlds.

Squad Busters official starter's guide for Worlds and Modifiers

Squad entering the Green World (Image via Supercell)

There are multiple Worlds in the game: Green, Desert, Royal, and Beach, with Ice World launching in June. Each World has unique themes, monsters, and gameplay challenges. Upon unlocking a new World, players gain access to new characters available in Chests.

Matches begin with a random Map and Modifier, changing the rules and dynamics of the game. Mods can make each match feel distinct and challenging. Examples of Modifiers are given below:

Loot Goblin Rush: Floods the map with loot goblins.
Piñata Party: Scatters piñatas filled with goodies.
Double Trouble: Changes squad-building dynamics.
Mega Start: Provides a powerful start to the match.
Tree Giants and Whack-A-Mole: Spawns massive bosses for added challenges.

Squad Busters official starter's guide to customize the Plaza

The Plaza is a space where players can hang out with unlocked characters. They can customize their base using Decorations and Statues of their favorite characters and monsters (found in Plaza Upgrades, available through Squad Journey). These customizations require players to spend Hammers, which they can acquire during matches.

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