The match begins and immediately two low-altitude helicopters shatter the silence. Perhaps they’re lending support to another squad at a different location. Your team is alone, left to fend off the attackers on your own. The choppers are barely out of sight before the bullets start to fly and the sounds of chainsaws replace the signature whirlybird noises. It won’t be long before the marble-lined walls and floors of this palatial courtyard are stained red by the horrors of combat. The most beautiful estate in all of Sera is about to be turned into just another battlefield.
In terms of architecture, navigation, and size, Jacinto is without doubt the most complex multiplayer map. Its grand size, winding passages, and one-way mantles make it the toughest to learn for first-timers, but it’s an exciting challenge for veteran players. The beauty of Jacinto lies not in the flowers and stunning steeples and towers, but in the weapon placement. Every major weapon location is exposed to at least one of the others. The Torque Bow position is one of the most exposed pieces of real estate in the entire game, yet it also offers a clean shot at those attempting to secure the Hammer of Dawn and Mortar. Similarly, players opting for the latter two weapons can quickly take out enemy units moving in for the former. Each side of the map also has its own grenade tower that provides an excellent place to hide a leader in Guardian. They also serve as a critical sniper perches in other modes. Don’t let this complex map intimidate you: practice it, study it, and embrace it.
Weapon Cycles
