Hardpoint Tactics

BackYard Hardpoint

Taking the Hardpoint on this map is all about utilizing the buildings surrounding each point. When the point appears in the Backyard, use the ladder leading up to the Roof, and press up against the outer second-story wall of Headquarters. This will provide an awesome overlook of the entire point. This is great for supporting your teammates and getting rid of enemies on the Hardpoint.

If you’re on the opposite side of the map, you can reach this location by entering the first floor of Headquarters and heading through the window on the second story. You’ll be at a disadvantage, however, since the opposing team often spawns near the Hill, meaning you’ll be completely exposed. Under those circumstances, cook a grenade, hop out onto Roof, chuck it onto the Hardpoint, and then bolt.

Main Street Hardpoint

When the Hardpoint appears at the north end of Main Street, you can use the northern second-story windows of Headquarters for a great overlook onto the point. If you’re actually on the Hardpoint, use the machine gun nest to help bolster your defense. Just watch for attacks from the Headquarters windows and flanks from the Foyer’s open wall and northwest Alley.

Alley Hardpoint

When the Hardpoint appears in eastern Alley, using the mounted machine gun in the Apartment is a must. It has an overlook of the entire point. You’ll need to watch for back attacks while on the machine gun, but you’ll have the advantage otherwise.

If you need to get onto the eastern Alley Hardpoint on foot, use the opening at the southeast end of Cratered Street to get into a good flanking position. If you can get onto the machine gun nest at the top of Hill, you’ll also be in a great spot to protect or dislodge defenders.

Headquarters Hardpoint

The point on the first floor of Headquarters can be a challenge to take and hold. There are four ways in, but two of them are windows on the northern side of the room that will almost always be watched. Your best bet is to cook a grenade and toss it in, then charge in as soon as it explodes.

When your team holds this point, you can defend it effectively from the windows on the Headquarters’ second floor. You’ll see incoming enemies from every point if you watch the windows and the stairs.

Archway Lot Hardpoint

When the Hardpoint is in Archway Lot, you can use the Store as a flanking location if the enemy team currently has it. You can also use the window on the second floor of the Store to guard the Hardpoint, or uproot enemies that are currently holding it.