Mechabellum FFA: Survival Tactics for the Lone Commander

Whether you’re dodging AI Boss Waves, outsmarting rivals, or exploiting flanking zones, this guide will turn you from cannon fodder into the last mech standing. Let’s break down the essentials!

1. Survival essentials: Phases, specialists & scoring

• Planning Phase: Strategize unit purchases, upgrades, and positioning.

  • Key Tip: Prioritize versatile units (e.g., Steel Balls, Mustangs) that handle both AI and players.

• Combat Phase: Watch your plan unfold—and adapt fast.

• Specialists: Choose 1 of 4 random Specialists at match start.

  • Aggressive: Double down on early-game pressure (Rhinos, Sledges).

  • Defensive: Focus on economy or tower sustain.

• Scoring: Earn points by preserving units and destroying enemies. First to 5,000 wins!

2. AI & Supply ships: Exploit the chaos

• Boss Waves: Neutral AI forces attack all players. Use them to:

  • Farm Supply Ships (destroy them for bonus resources).

  • Bait rivals into taking heavy losses.

• AI Behavior: Monitor AI unit compositions (visible in planning phase) to counter their waves efficiently.

3. Flanking zones: The art of betrayal

Deploy units in flanking zones to:

• Sabotage Rivals: Attack from unexpected angles to split their focus.

• Protect Your Backline: Block enemy flanks with chaff (Crawlers) or turrets.

• Pro Tip: Use Phoenix or Marksmen in flanks to snipe high-value targets (Melting Points, Overlords).

4. Resource management: Spend or perish

• Supply Allocation:

  • Early Game: Build chaff + 1-2 DPS units (Arclights, Wasps).

  • Mid-Game: Invest in tech (EMP, Anti-Air) or giants (Fortress).

  • Late Game: Save for game-changers (Overlords, Melting Points).

• Tower Upgrades: Balance damage boosts and shields.

5. Reading the Room

• Scout Opponents: Watch their unit comps. If everyone’s spamming Steel Balls, counter with Scorpions (Acid Tech).

• Pivot Hard: Lose a round to Vulcans? Switch to air (Phoenix, Wasps).

• Temporary Alliances: Soft-target the leader with rivals to stall their snowball.

6. Non-elimination dynamics: Always stay dangerous

• No player elimination means every match stays intense. Even if you’re behind, a well-timed flank or Boss Wave exploit can catapult you to victory.

• Pro Tip: Preserve key units (Marksmen, Overlords) to maximize scoring—don’t throw them into unwinnable fights!

Pro tips for FFA dominance

1. Bait Boss Waves: Lure AI into rival territories to weaken them.

2. Steal Supply Ships: Prioritize destroying AI ships—they fuel your late-game power spikes.

3. Fake Flanks: Deploy decoy units in flank zones to trick rivals into overdefending.

4. Target the Leader: Rally others to focus the top scorer (even AI will prioritize them).

Final Word
Mechabellum FFA isn’t about flawless strategy—it’s about thriving in unpredictability. Adapt, betray and exploit. Remember: the commander who controls the chaos controls the match.

Now drop into the arena, outthink the pack and claim your glory. The leaderboard awaits! 🤖