Whether you’re starting out or an absolute pro, there’s always room to up your game. So, pros it’s okay to sift through this info - no shame! This guide touches on a few vital tips and tricks that you can use to navigate, enhance your gameplay and ultimately ace Free Fire! 

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The Storyline: An Island

Picture this.You parachute onto an island.You are one of 50 players stuck on a remote island. It’s war. But you don’t have any weapons, or equipment. Your primary objective is to scavenge for weapons, ammunition, armor, and other supplies.There’s nowhere to hide. 

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Your fight: to be the last man standing. All while eliminating opponents and avoiding the deadline shrinking play zone. 

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The battle streaks are quick and intense. Each match lasts for 10 minutes. 

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Getting Started:

Customise Your Controls 

Before heading for the battlefield, customise your controls. Preparation is super important when you’re well prepared, you’ll be confident. Uncertainty leaves room for mishaps! 

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Where to start? Simply click settings, controls and customise. It’s very important to adapt the position of the buttons to be comfortable for your hands. Finding what’s most comfortable for you, will definitely step up your game! 

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Practice in Training 

Consistent practice will improve your skills over time. Get a feel for the game before you master it. By understanding what you’re up against, and by having a clear view of the game itself ensures that you don’t go in blindly. Practice aiming to improve accuracy and use grenades to flush out enemies hiding behind cover or in buildings. Also, when you first start, don’t get discouraged by early losses; learn from them. Go the extra mile: watch experienced players to pick up advanced techniques and strategies.

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Use the Glue Wall 

Keep an eye on the shrinking safe zone. Plan your movements to stay within the safe area and avoid getting caught in the damage zone. Use vehicles if you need to cover large distances quickly.  Always use cover to your advantage. Hide behind objects and structures to avoid getting hit. 

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Also avoid highly populated areas initially. Landing in less crowded spots gives you time to gather supplies without immediate confrontation. Learn the map and identify spots with good loot but less competition.

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Avoid Unnecessary Fights

Choose your battles. This is particularly important at the very start of the game, when you’re not well-equipped. Avoid unnecessary fights, instead engage only when you have a tactical advantage. At times, it will serve you well to let other players fight it out and then eliminate the weakened survivors.

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Get to grips with the Basic Gameplay Mechanics

Movement and Controls: Use the virtual joystick on the left side of the screen to move your character. The right side is for aiming and shooting.

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Jump and Crouch: Buttons for jumping, crouching, and going prone are located on the right. Use these to navigate terrain and avoid enemy fire.

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Sprint: Double-tap the joystick or use the dedicated sprint button to move quickly.

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Map Navigation: Use the minimap to track safe zones, airdrops, and enemy locations. Familiarise yourself with the map to strategise your movements.

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Enhance Your Experience

Diamonds, the in-game currency, can be used to enhance your experience with exclusive skins, weapons and more. Shop for Free Fire Diamond top-ups on the Carry1st Shop.

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By mastering these basic strategies, you’ll be on your way to becoming a Free Fire gaming pro. Always remember that every match is a learning experience, so keep experimenting and find what works for you! 

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