We believe that this game made a massive revolution for mobile app wherein players can experience massively online battle arena game for their iOS powered device. This is a kind of genre that has been dominated by Warcraft’s DotA, Dota 2, League of Legends and lot more. But considering those game are specially made for gaming platform, this time with Vainglory you are able to enjoy it in a very limited and portable platform. This is the most interesting genre nowadays with a twist of active and role playing game into one. There are lots of things you should consider in playing MOBA based game but since we expect much for this Super Evil Megacorp, this game need to be discussed and promote. So for everyone to be guided on how they can play this game effectively, they can check strategy guides below:
1. Try to be present until the end of the game. This is a rule of a thumb even you are in the losing side. Unlike with other MOBA based game wherein you can quit if you feel that the game will end up for your lose or if you don’t feel the game, here in Vainglory it is not a good practice to quit in game. Yes as a matter of fact, Vainglory has a mechanic called Karma and this is corresponds with people who are keep idle during the game. So if you wish to build up a good Karma that will turn for more bonus especially with Glory you might earn from match. It is also one of computing factor to let you play with other high Karma players. So from the end, it is better to hang until the end of match, do not quit and definitely do be idle in game pretending that you are playing the game.
2. Play with Minions effectively. You will notice that minions might be the expendable cannon fodder in this game that you can use to move forward for advancement toward your opponent’s base. Even you are fighting with your opponent hero, still minions can stir the scenario to bring advantage to your side. They are important as they are present in any MOBA especially in the beginning phase when they are stronger than you. You should rely on them as well as play with your minions effectively.
3. The secret shop. Just like in popular MOBA, DotA there is also a secret shop here in Vainglory. I don’t know if you also notice it but for those who missed this shop, it is in the middle of the jungle. So if you have enough of gold to spend with, you can see that secret shop and purchase higher tier weapons there. Just don’t forget that compare to the shop in your base, here your opponent can make an encounter with you and attack you, so when making transaction in secret shop, you need to be aware with your environment and expect that your opponent can attack you anytime from your location.
4. Make a strategy based on our opponent hero. Another way on getting advantage in playing MOBA is by selecting hero based on your opponent weaknesses. You will see when you are waiting for a match to being, the Hero selection screen shows you which characters your teammates are thinking to use in game. You will see that those Hero portrait is on black and white and when a teammate selects one, it will turn to color meaning to say they lock it in. If happens that there is a specific Hero you know and you wish to play it, you might want to lock it in quickly so that your teammate can’t use it but the downside is that your opponent will see your pick and they can make a counter on it by using the hero that can ultimately take advantage with your selected hero. To play safe, you can wait to see who the other players pick before making your own decision. As for general rule, it is better to pick with well-rounded team possible so you can take over everyone’s disadvantage with your hero’s advantage.
5. Release the Kraken as your last resort. If everything you did fails you, keep in mind that you have still an option and this is to unleash the Kraken. This is vicious creatures who replaces the gold miner at the 15 minute mark. Here you need at least one teammate to defeat the Kraken first and once you succesfully make it, he will rampage down to your enemy. If your opponent team is already closing in on your Vain, the Kraken probably won’t do enough to turn your situation upside down but when you are trailing by a turret or two, he is able to be the best last resort in game.
6. Dying in game is the biggest factor for you to lose. Actually it is better to run away if you think that your current situation can let you fall. Keep in mind that every time you fall in this game, it will takes longer for you to respawn at your base. Definitely when you are in late game, few minutes mean a very great thing and this can be the decision making if you are going to lose or win the game. If you experience that you are getting bullied, actually it is better to stay away from that opponent. There are lots of strategies you can do in this part. You can set up a trap or you can just rely with your minions just like what I mentioned above on how important the minion is. You can also consider asking for the help of your teammate or you can work as a killer in preparing upon making it into gang bang set up. But the best thing to do here is to keep in your land and play defensively. As long as you can stay alive even you are helpless with your opponent, you can still have the chance to win the fight by taking a perfect timing later on together with your teammate. You can also consider playing in the Jungle to let you grind and farm without annoying opponent but keep in mind that you need to understand the risk plus it still good to fight minions when you are looking forward to earn more currency and XP. You will see that in the jungle there are neutral monsters in the Jungle where you can fight easier.