Even shooter veterans can have a tough time starting with PUBG: Battlegrounds. We at MeinMMO asked a professional in an interview how to improve in this battle royale. Here are his tips.
PUBG: Battlegrounds remains one of the biggest and best battle royale games on the market, even 5 years after its release. However, newcomers may find it difficult to start with PUBG now. Even seasoned shooter enthusiasts can be challenged by its realistic and tactical gameplay.
That’s why we at MeinMMO asked a professional what makes him so good and what tips he can give us. This professional is Dorian “TecK” Kaiser, Community Coordinator at PUBG Studio. The PUBG expert is also available on Twitter and often appears on the official German Twitch channel for PUBG.
The tips that Dorian “TecK” Kaiser shared with us in the interview are revealed here.
For the PUBG professional, these are the best weapons for every situation
When asked what to consider when selecting weapons in PUBG, the professional had a detailed answer:
“The choice of weapon is extremely important and of course always depends on the gaming situation.” He recommends several weapons for every situation and skill level:
- “If you land on the map at the beginning, an SMG or shotgun is the best choice! You need to prevail in close-quarters combat and eliminate opponents accordingly at short range.
- “Once you’ve made it past the initial phase, grab an assault rifle,” says the professional.
- “If you are new to PUBG: Battlegrounds, the M416 is your weapon of choice. It is the easiest to control and simultaneously very powerful.”
- “Experienced players grab the Beryl M762, which is currently the strongest assault rifle but also difficult to control.”
- “As a second weapon beside your assault rifle, you can choose between a semi-automatic rifle and a sniper rifle. Semi-automatic rifles can be extremely powerful; the SLR is the best semi-automatic rifle and should be prioritized over all other weapons. […] In international tournaments, almost everyone plays this type of weapon.”
- “Sniper rifles are situationally strong. If you are very accurate, sniper rifles can be powerful. However, I generally recommend using a semi-automatic rifle like the SLR.”
- “Assault rifle & semi-automatic rifle is the best combination to win firefights at all distances.”
To learn how to handle the weapons, the professional also has an important tip:
“The training mode is your best friend if you want to learn how to control recoil. It has everything you need: all weapons, all weapon modifications, movable targets & long-distance targets. Of course, it takes some practice, but no pain, no gain!”
Better Landing, Looting, and Movement – Tips from the PUBG professional
In a battle royale like PUBG: Battlegrounds, there are generally 3 phases of gameplay:
- The Start: The jump, the landing, the first looting phase, the first fights.
- The Middle: Keeping up with the circle and optimizing equipment.
- The End: The high-intensity finale with the last battles.
We asked the professional how to properly behave in these phases of the game. Here are his answers:
How do I decide where to land?
What the professional says: “It all depends on your playstyle! Are you more the players who take it easy or those who like to face the fight?
Let’s take a look at Erangel – large cities like Rozhok, Pochinki, Georgopol, Yasnaya Polyana & the military base offer plenty of loot but are highly contested. A good middle ground can be found in Severny, Mylta, and Primorsk. If you prefer to take it easy, I recommend Gatka, Lipovka, or the many small houses scattered across the map.”
What tricks do I need to know to land better and faster?
What the professional says: “Every map offers its own possibilities. On Sanhok, you should jump about 1200 meters before the target, on Vikendi about 1000 meters, on Erangel about 950 meters, on Miramar at 900 meters, and on Taego around 950 meters. Once you jump out, fly as slowly as possible toward your target and switch to a dive at 150 meters before your target.”
How do I loot the fastest, most effectively, and safely?
What the professional says: “Many make the mistake of looting items using the ‘F’ key. The fastest and most effective way is to open your inventory and drag the items into your inventory.
Also, always keep an overview of your inventory. Do you have enough ammunition & grenades, first aid kits, and bandages & boosters, vests, helmets, and backpacks? A good overview of your inventory is important and can be crucial in many situations!”
When should I move, when camp?
The professional’s answer: “It depends on your playstyle. The goal is to win a chicken dinner, and that is easiest done if you only move into the zone and secure houses that are within the next zone. Of course, a fight may be necessary to secure these houses.
Scout the houses you want to go to well to ensure they are free. Then you should drive there with a vehicle. One trick is to turn off the engine when you’ve been moving at high speed and your target is in range. With the engine off, your enemy won’t hear you!”
How do I stay calm when I’m getting nervous towards the end?
The professional’s answer: “Everyone who is new to the game and is close to a chicken dinner is nervous! Gaining much routine is essential. The more you play and warm up with the game, the nerves will fade over time.”
The 3 best settings recommended by the professional
We also asked the professional what settings are absolutely necessary. He says: “There are some settings that can make the game easier.”
He specifically mentions 3 settings that he highly recommends. You will find them all under Settings → Gameplay → Functionalities:
- Automatic Reload → Activate
- The professional’s explanation: “With this setting, you don’t have to worry about manually reloading your weapon.”
- Default fire mode for assault rifles/handguns/submachine guns/bolt-action rifles → Fully automatic
- The professional’s explanation: “[This setting] I always have activated! An assault rifle in single-fire mode can quickly cost you the game.”
- Automatically equip modifications from inventory → Activate
- The professional’s explanation: “Also a practical setting, so your weapons are always automatically fully modified.”
He has no clear recommendations for graphics settings. “Graphics settings should always be used based on personal comfort,” says the professional. We at MeinMMO have compiled settings that are specifically designed to improve performance and visibility:
FPP or TPP? What the professional says
A hotly debated topic in the PUBG community (especially for newcomers) is the question of TPP or FPP. But what is it, actually? Here’s what the professional says:
“A brief summary: FPP is the perspective through the eyes of the character, and TPP is the perspective over the character’s shoulder. You can see most of your character from behind and have a wider field of view.”
Although TPP offers a broader field of view, the professional sees no correct setting. Instead, it is a choice based on personal preference – whether beginner or pro.
The expert says: “There’s no such thing as ‘FPP is better’ or ‘TPP is better’! Every player has their own playstyle and preferences.”
- What the professional says about FPP: “Many see FPP as the competitive perspective, as this is usually played in international events. You are more reliant on your reactions because you can’t see approaching enemies around corners, allowing them to eliminate you.”
- What the professional says about TPP: “In TPP, you have the advantage of calm. You can hide safely behind a wall and observe your opponents, striking once you’ve found the right moment.”
When asked what tips he would give to players in general, Dorian Kaiser had a clear answer: “Practice makes perfect! Everyone starts small, but it’s worth sticking with it – because the chicken dinner is coming.”
