Welcome to our comprehensive guide to tips and tricks in Outriders! Whether you’re diving in for the first time or returning after the demo, this guide will help you understand core systems like classes, mods, gear, and useful quality-of-life features that are easy to miss.

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1. Classes & Flexibility

• You can have up to six characters — try all four classes!
• Classes are highly customizable through armor mods and builds. For example:
  • Pyromancer can be built defensively
  • Devastator can focus on ranged attacks

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2. Starting & Replaying

• You can start at specific chapters via the “Select Starting Point” option.
• Want to replay a boss or farm a specific mission? Jump to that point using the chapter menu.

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3. Inventory UI Tips

• Sort Gear: Use Left Stick (controller) or Tab (keyboard) to sort by rarity, level, type.
• Compare Stats: Left Trigger or Shift.
• Toggle Mod Info: Red text means that mod is already equipped and its effect won’t stack.
• Recycle Mode: Use Right Stick click or mouse right-click to mark items.
• Bulk Dismantle or Sell: Mark all, then dismantle for crafting or sell for scrap.

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4. Mod System Explained

• Mods boost class skills.
• Three tiers of mods: T1, T2, T3. Higher tiers unlock later.
• When dismantling, you unlock that mod permanently for crafting use.
• Mod with a red box: Already equipped on another item (no stack).

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5. Shards & Crafting Resources

• Gear with a shard symbol grants stat shards when dismantled (e.g., Anomaly Power).
• These are used later for stat upgrades in the crafting system.
• Focus dismantling on blues and purples with new mods or shard bonuses.

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6. Auto Loot & Gear Management

• Press H (keyboard) or Down D-Pad (controller) to auto-loot dropped gear.
• Go to Options > Gameplay to set Auto Loot Minimum Rarity (start on Common).
• Loot is instantly transferred to stash if your inventory is full.

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7. Melee & Movement Tips

• Press Right Stick to melee (interrupts enemy abilities).
• Sprint + Melee = AOE melee attack.
• Press Left Stick while aiming to swap shoulder view.
• Sprint, melee, roll, and shoot for smooth movement-based combat.

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8. Matchmaking & Multiplayer

• Use any matchmaking station to find other players.
• You can matchmake in the background while playing — no need to stand still.

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9. UI Customization

• Customize HUD in Options > HUD Display Menu.
  • Hide damage numbers, minimap, XP bar, etc.

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10. Final Advice

• Don’t stress early gear levels. Focus on mods and fun builds.
• Start with the demo — your progress carries into the full game.
• Experiment with all classes to find what suits your playstyle.

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Enjoy Outriders and prepare to melt faces, freeze enemies, and combo explosions like a true Outrider!

For more class-specific guides, mod lists, and legendary farming routes, stay tuned to future updates.