Players can choose between a variety of missions with varying levels of difficulty in Warhammer 40K: Darktide. The Mission Terminal has been revamped since launch and offers a clear look at the difficulty, mission type, main objective of said mission, and even modifiers for Maelstrom missions. However, one thing that can be improved is an in-game explanation of these modifiers and how these affect different classes. One of the more common and confusing modifiers is Enhanced Blitz, and here is what it does in Warhammer 40K: Darktide.
Enhanced Blitz Mission Modifier in Darktide Explained
When selecting a Maelstrom mission, players will sometimes get an “Enhanced Blitz” modifier. This increases the amount of Blitz carried by the characters and is incredibly useful for builds centered around effectively using Blitz.
Blitz refers to grenades in Warhammer 40K: Darktide; three out of four classes use them. Each of these classes has unique Blitz types that they can select in their talents tree. Here is how “Enhanced Blitz” affects each class.
| Class | Enhanched Blitz Impact |
|---|---|
| Veteran | +2 Grenades of selected Blitz |
| Zealot | +2 Grenades of selected Blitz |
| Ogryn | +2 Grenades of selected Blitz |
| Psyker | Reduces Peril cost of Brain Burst, Smite, or Assail Gives +2 Assail charges |
For Veteran and Ogryn, this is one of the best modifiers they can work around with, and you’ll be lobbing grenades like no tomorrow.
Since the Psyker already has infinite Brain Burst and Smite, the reduction in Peril cost thanks to “Enhanced Blitz” can be quite useful. Additionally, the added Assail charges aren’t bad to have.
However, when it comes to raw damage and effectiveness, the Veteran gets the most benefit overall, especially if you run him with a build that has the following.
| Talent | Effect |
|---|---|
| Grenade Tinkerer | Improves chosen grenade Krak Grenade: +50% Damage Frag Grenade: +25% Damage & Radius Smoke Grenade: +100% Duration |
| Grenadier | Increases the amount of grenades you can carry by one |
| Twinned Blast | 20% chance to throw an additional grenade while only consuming one |
| Demolition Stockpile | Replenish one grenade every 60 seconds |
| Demolition Team | 5% chance of replenishing a grenade when you or a team member kills an elite or specialist |
These talents, combined with “Enhanced Blitz,” will tear through crowds with ease.
Maelstrom Missions with Enhanced Blitz
The following Maelstorm missions will have the Enhanced Blitz modifier.
| Maelstorm Mission Code | Description and Modifiers |
|---|---|
| I-II-V-E-G | Waves of Specialists Enemies. Nurgle’s Blessing. Monstrous Specialists. Only Scab faction. Enhanced Blitz. |
| D-I-IV-IX-G | Waves of Specialist Enemies. Snipers. Extra Poxbursters. Extra barrels. Enhanced Blitz. |
| D-III-VII-IX-G | Hunting Grounds. Extra Poxbursters. Waves of Mutants. Enhanced Blitz. Extra Barrels. |
| S-III-VI-IX-G | Hunting Grounds. Extra Poxbursters. Waves of Mutants. Enhanced Blitz. Extra Barrels. |
Overall, it’s one of the most fun modifiers when playing Maelstrom missions and complements a good Blitz build. If you’re playing as a Veteran, though, it’s important to choose the right Blitz in Darktide to get the most damage and utility.
Published: Nov 5, 2024 09:08 am