If you’re new to The Finals and looking to crush the competition right out the gate, you’re in luck. These 15 tips aren’t fluff — they’re practical, effective, and tested in the chaos of real matches. This fast-paced, destructible PvP shooter offers a ton of tools, mechanics, and strategies that most beginners miss. But with this guide, you’ll be avoiding early pitfalls and making smart plays before your enemies know what hit them.
1. Don’t Throw Your Teammates — Move Them Carefully
Yes, you can (and should) move your teammates’ dead tokens to safer spots before reviving. But launching them across the map like a flaming barrel is not the play. Instead of yeeting your ally into danger, use your weapon swap key to gently drop them. Then revive from a safe position and dive back into the fight.
2. Footsteps Win Games – Prioritize Audio
Enemy footsteps in The Finals are very audible — and often the key to surviving ambushes. Adjust your sound settings to drop the volume on music and voice while boosting SFX. That way, you’ll always hear when someone’s sneaking nearby. Bonus: lowering announcer volume might save your sanity.
3. Tweak Your Settings for Combat Efficiency
Optimize your Field of View (FOV), crosshair, sensitivity, and movement settings. Go for an FOV of 100 if you want maximum visibility. Adjust your sensitivity only if you’re missing shots consistently. Customize your crosshair for clarity — whether it’s thicker lines or brighter colors, visibility is everything. Also, set your sprint/slide keys for fast reaction in fights.
4. Destroy Enemy Routes
Everything is destructible in The Finals — including ladders and zip lines. If you’re holding a spot and want to deny access, shoot or melee these objects. It might not completely stop the enemy, but it will slow them down or force them to take riskier approaches.
5. Stay With Your Team
Solo flanks look cool, but they often end in failure. Most of the time, simply sticking with your squad and team-shooting the enemy will win fights. If you’ve got a medium with a healing beam, close formation lets you maximize heals and pressure. Flank only when you’ve got a clear advantage or distraction in place. Otherwise, stay tight and mow through teams together.
6. Don’t Sleep on Goo
Goo is massively underrated. Use it for denial — blocking doors, sealing off cash outs, or obstructing enemy lines of sight mid-fight. The goo gun even lets you build makeshift ladders and bridges, opening up custom vertical paths. Smart goo plays win games.
7. Fire Penetrates Walls and Lasts Longer Than You Think
Fire grenades and explosive canisters can damage enemies through walls, floors, and ceilings. Got enemies above on a cash out? Toss a fire grenade below and let the damage tick up. Fire also spreads to nearby flammable objects like trees or bushes — extending its life — and instantly clears goo. Want to get crafty? Goo up a room and light it when enemies step in.
8. In Tournament Mode, Don’t Always Engage
Team wipes cost you 30% of your earnings in tournament mode. That means mindlessly chasing kills can actually lose you the game. If you’re holding a lead and time is low, back off instead of pushing blindly. A last-man-standing teammate can save the round by simply not dying.
9. Make Nukes and Throwables Work for You
Attach C4 to canisters or other objects, then throw and remotely detonate them for devastating results. This little combo (often dubbed “the nuke”) is lethal and catches most teams completely off guard. Experiment with combinations — any item with that blue glow is fair game.
10. Heavy Can Charge While Stealing
A niche but powerful trick: heavy players can use charge while stealing. It’s a rare situation, but if you need to muscle your way out of a cash out under pressure, this trick could be a literal lifesaver. Shout out to the community for this one.
11. Start With the Medium Class
If you’re unsure where to begin, go medium. The AK is a strong, beginner-friendly weapon, and the heal beam turns average players into MVPs. Turrets provide solid defense, and defibrillators offer instant revives. Mediums are versatile, forgiving, and useful in every scenario. Learn the game here, then branch out.
12. You Can Steal Through Walls (Sometimes)
Depending on the structure, some cash out stations can be accessed through walls or floors — especially by lights or mediums. Heavies, sorry — your size works against you here. But if you know the right angles, you can sneak a cheeky steal without ever stepping into the objective room.
13. Trap Up Deposit Spots
Protecting a cash out? Then trap the hell out of it. Turrets, mines, gas grenades, goo, C4 — every gadget is fair game. Stack your defenses to make it miserable for teams trying to swoop in at the last second. If you’ve got time, prepare. If they’re desperate, they’ll walk right into your setup.
14. Ping While Dead
Even when you’re down, you can be helpful. You can still move the camera and ping objects, enemies, or locations. If you’re solo queuing or not using voice chat, this is essential. Mark enemies flanking your team, alert them to vaults, or highlight where you want to regroup.
15. Cloak is Absolutely Broken Right Now
The light’s cloaking ability is straight-up overpowered in its current state. With fast cooldown, near-invisibility, and brutal surprise potential — especially with the XP54 or SH-1900 shotgun — cloak users are dominating. There’s a sound cue, but it’s easy to miss. Use this while it’s strong and frustrate your opponents with brutal hit-and-runs.
Final Thoughts
These 15 tips can change how you approach every match in The Finals. From smarter revives and optimal class choices to mastering movement, stealth, and defense — you’re now armed with a toolbox that most beginners never touch. Play smart, play as a team, and use the chaos to your advantage. See you in the arena!
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