Beginner mistakes to avoid in Foxhole

Summary

• Don't carry too many supplies to the front to avoid wasting resources and giving them away to the enemy.
• Watch out for AI boxes as they can slow players down and be deadly.
• Watch out for bleeding, wear a bandage and pay attention to the blood drop icon.

Foxhole is an MMO loosely based on World War 2 and sees players fighting on two sides in persistent wars that can last more than a month. With so many options and huge aspects of the game to learn, it can be a little daunting for new players, who may also worry about annoying their more experienced allies and thwarting the war effort.

Fortunately, 99% of the community is super nice and many players are happy to help new players when they ask. But bugs will happen, and players can expect to die frequently or have their plans go awry. That's part of the game and makes the moments of victory even sweeter. There are some beginner mistakes in Foxhole which players can avoid early on and being aware of will help them change sooner.

5 Don't take a bunch of supplies and ammo up front

Each piece of equipment is made by allies with resources and transported to the front

When players first start playing Foxholethey will likely go to the front lines and fight as regular infantry soldiers. One mistake to avoid is taking too much equipment such as ammo. A loaded rifle with an extra clip or two is usually sufficient.

This is because every weapon, ammo clip, and any other equipment has been painstakingly crafted by other players who have worked hard on the back of the map using the resources they have obtained. The logistics driver will also deliver the equipment. Not only would it be a waste to die with a full gear inventory, but there's a chance the enemy will take it and use it to boost their war effort. If players run out of ammo on the front, either loot or return to base for more.

4 Watch out for AI boxes

These enemy structures shoot down the player

Pill boxes in Foxhole are player-made structures, but usually manned by AI. There are three types of Pillbox, Riffle, Machine Gun and Anti-Tank. Players can tell if they are friendly or hostile by their flags, blue for Guardians and green for Colonials. If the flag is small, the AI ​​is not active, but if it is large, players must stay away.

It's easy to be unaware of these stances or ignore them if they're not shooting, but usually after walking into range and firing a single shot, players will be slowed to the point where they can't disengage. Fortunately, the Anti-Tank Pillbox will only fire at vehicles and the Machine Gun Pillbox has a limited field of view. They can be destroyed by tanks, artillery and other explosives such as grenades.

3 You don't realize you're bleeding

Take the bandage with you and watch out for the blood icon

Doctors in Foxhole they are absolutely essential in the frontline, but even if players don't intend to learn the role, they should be aware of some basics. For example, players may be injured as indicated by blood on their uniform. They won't die from it and can be healed, but if there's blood splattering and a blood drop icon in the top left, it means they're bleeding.

Bleeding soldiers will eventually be shot down after reaching 0 HP and will die after a 30 second timer unless picked up and then revived by a medic. While players cannot heal themselves, they can stop themselves from bleeding and should try to be aware of this. To do this they will need one bandage equipped with a tertiary slit, then they can press 3 to get it out and hold LMB to stop the bleeding. They then have time to retreat and find a medic.

2 Watch out for friendly fire

With large weapons or explosives, players can randomly kill multiple allies at once

Foxhole is a game that accurately portrays the horrors of war, including the sad reality of friendly fire deaths. Without this feature, teams could shell a location with artillery and let their own infantry push back and take it from the enemy all too easily.

Therefore, players must watch out for their allies, no matter what they do. When using long rifles or machine guns, and especially sniper rifles, allies can walk in the path of the shot without the shooter realizing it. This is something to keep in mind as a shooter and when walking in front of teammates. Players should be especially careful at night when visibility is limited, as they may see bullets fired in the dark, but these may come from allies. Players should be even more careful when manning tanks or artillery. Gunners should have a forward spotter who can tell them to stop if allies move into range.

1 Do not stand in the road or block doors

Vehicles are more important and roads and doors must be accessible for logistics

Foxhole is a game where players must work together to win the war. Part of that is not getting in the way or leaving things in the way. Roads are a typical example. Supply trucks or tanks heading to the front are much more important than the random infantry soldier. If players are AFK or walking in the path, those vehicles have the right of way and have the right to pass any infantry in the path.

The same goes for leaving vehicles in the way, especially unlocked vehicles that cannot be moved. Additionally, when equipping items at the base or going AFK, don't block any doors to the base for a while. Soldiers need to get to the front lines or to their jobs. In the trenches, infantry should also be aware of roadblocks, especially when under fire or when a soldier needs medical attention.