| Bandits | |
|---|---|
| |
| Bandit badge | |
| Faction | Enemy |
| Physical Features | Bandit Mask, none (new bandits) |
| Controller | Player |
Bandits are hostile players who kill and/or rob other players.
Appearance[]
The appearance of a bandit varies from player to player. As of the update on 5/26/14, a Bandit mask is longer given to players with over 3 kills. However, a red or black bandana can still be aquired as an accessory.
A stereotypical bandit.
Background[]
A bandit is one who participates in PvP without limits, killing all types of people, heroes, players, and even other bandits. There are many types of bandits, and all of them have different playstyles. Their behavior will vary from playstyle to playstyle, so you have to be innovative when trying to fight them.
Types of Bandits[]
There are a few different playstyles for bandits; knowing the strengths and weaknesses of each can give you the upperhand in a fight.
Tips for Fighting[]
- Don't let them see you. They will most likely chase you until they can catch you, and then start a firefight, where one of you must die.
- If spotted, either hide, approach them with stealth, or go find somewhere to camp and attack them when you have the advantage.
Camping Bandits[]
Camping bandits will set up a temporary base in a high traffic place and stay there until a player is spotted. They will attack the player when he or she is within a reasonable range. The defining characteristic of these types of bandits is patience.
Tips for Fighting[]
- If you get attacked by a camping bandit on his own turf, it is likely you won't survive unless you know the weak spots. You can prevent ambushes like this by scouting an area before attacking it. Binoculars can help with this.
- If you are going to attack, make sure you keep track of where they are and what they are doing. Knowing the battlefield can make a huge difference in a fight towards your advantage.
Stealth Bandits[]
Stealth bandits are bandits who use stealth to their advantage. They will often move during the night and stalk players until within a very close range. They usually attack from the back when a player is not aware, and they may use silencers in order to keep quiet while shooting zombies.
Tips for Fighting[]
- Unless if the bandit attacking you can't hit a still target from 10 studs away, if you get attacked by one of these guys, it's game over. There is nothing you can do to defend yourself, except for prevention.
- To prevent these bandits from killing you, or even to prevent the attack altogether, you will need a good sense of awareness. You will need to scan for movement, never stop moving unless needed, maintain a low profile, and not go to high risk places unprepared.
- If you see a stealth bandit following you, the best choices are to break line of sight with him/her and hide, or go to a place where you would have an advantage in a firefight.
- Every 20 seconds or so, check your surroundings.
Team Bandits[]
Team bandits are simply bandits that stick in a team. They will kill anyone who is not on their team. They usually have the same characteristics as aggressive bandits, which makes them just as easy to kill if they wander off from the team.
Tips for Fighting[]
- Teams are difficult to fight in some situations, and easy to fight in others. Estimate the power of the team you are chasing or being followed by, then take the apropriate choice of action.
- If it is a small team, say, two or three members, you can sneak up on them, or engage them directly, but this should ONLY be done if you are very well prepared. If you see a four or five man team, and if you are alone, the best choice of action is to avoid them entirely, no matter how bad they are or how good you are.
Robbing Bandits[]
Robber bandits don't kill their victims until it's neccessary. They usually hide somewhere and give commands to their target, including dropping the weapons, ammo and valuable items. If the person doesn't follow their orders, they kill him and loot his corpse.
Tips for Fighting[]
- Robbers usually don't tell the truth. Just because someone told you he has a huge team aiming at you with their M14's, doesn't mean he's not a loner with makarov trying to get some easy loot.
- Watch your surroundings and try spotting the bandit. If you'll know his location, he'll be unable to sneak up to you.
Badges[]
There are five badges which can be earned through the bandit play-style.
Bandit Badge[]
The Bandit Badge will be rewarded once a player reaches 5 kills, and has survived for at least 3 days.
Highwayman Badge[]
The Highwayman Badge will be rewarded once a player reaches 15 kills, and survives for at least 7 days.
Brigand Badge[]
The Brigand Badge will be rewarded once a player reaches 30 kills, and has survived for at least 14 days.
Raider Badge[]
The raider badge will be rewarded once a player reaches 50 kills, and survives for at least 21 days.
Marauder Badge[]
The Marauder Badge will be rewarded once a player reaches 75 kills, and survives for at least 30 days.
Tips[]
Here are some tips for playing as bandits, and some tips for fighting them.
Tips for Playing as a Bandit[]
- Pick your fights wisely. Too many people die from choosing a fight they cannot win.
- People will kill you on sight if you are wearing a bandit mask.
- Try to team up with other bandits or with friends. Make sure you can trust them first.
Tips for Fighting Bandits[]
- Don't accept group invites without discussing it with the player who sent it first. Chances are they are a bandit looking for nearby players.
- Never be afraid to run away from an enemy. Sometimes, it's just not worth the risk to fight.
- Aimed shooting at close range is a horrid idea. Never do this. EVER.
Notes[]
- Sometimes, a person with a bandit mask will not be a bandit. It is up to you do distinguish if they are friendly or hostile.
- As of 5.0.0, badges are available to those with the bandit playstyle.