5 things every The Finals player should know

Amidst all the chaos, there are a few important things every The Finals player should know. This game features a unique rendition of arena FPS with a focus on destructibility and a game mode that has never been seen before. Since The Finals is a relatively new game, players are still exploring several nuances and in-game mechanics. A significant number of players are also joining the game daily and for them, it can be overwhelming to get started.

This article will discuss the five things every The Finals player should know to get a better understanding of the game.

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5 things every The Finals player should know

The Finals incorporates several game modes but the most beloved one is a unique game mode called Cashout, played among four teams of three players. While the game mode is described well in the game, it doesn't provide any specific details that are crucial to know in a competitive title like The Finals. Also, if you're wondering about all the secret changes in this new season, check out 5 things you didn't know about The Finals Season 3.

Listed below are the five things every The Finals player should know irrespective of the current meta.

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1) Cashout timing

Cashout Station in The Finals (Image via Embark Studios)

The Cashout takes two minutes to complete after the vault is deposited. However, if the vault is deposited with less than two minutes left in the game time, the additional seconds are added as overtime, capped at one minute. This implies that if you deposit the vault with less than one minute left in the timer, the cashout completes faster within that extra minute added for overtime.

Additionally, stealing a cashout takes six seconds, and opening a vault takes 20 seconds.

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2) Elemental effects

Fire burning Gas in The Finals (Image via Embark Studios)

A lesser-known fact is how all the elemental effects like gas, fire, smoke, and goo react with each other, and this is something every The Finals player should know. Here’s how all the elemental effects work in The Finals.

• Gas gets burnt or nullified by fire/pyro
• Fire gets put out by smoke
• Goo is inflammable and spreads to all connected goo instantaneously.

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3) Destructibility

Two Punches Destroying Ziplines (Image via Embark Studios)

Everything in The Finals can be destroyed by not only gadgets and specializations but also by shooting and punching them. However, it does take longer to destroy walls and structures this way.

A lesser-known fact that every The Finals player should know is that ziplines and ladders can be easily destroyed by punching them twice. This is crucial in defending a cashout in certain locations to stall the enemy from reaching your cashout.

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4) Stacked Cashouts

Deliver a secondary vault to an ongoing cashout (Image via Embark Studos)

Cashouts can be stacked with multiple vaults with the total amount being the sum of all vaults. However, depositing a secondary vault in an enemy cashout doesn’t change the ownership of the cashout but only gives the cashout more value. That said, every The Finals player should know that stacking cashouts can lead to being targeted by all three teams, making it harder to defend.

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5) Hitscan Weapons

Medium weapons and gadgets in The Finals (Image via Embark Studios)

Most weapons in The Finals Weapons tier list are hit scan weapons, meaning there is no projectile travel time or drop. The enemies get hit instantly on firing as long as you aim at them. There is no need to lead shots when opponents are far away. This works on all weapons except throwing knives, KS-23, Grenade launchers like the CL-40, and Recursive Bow.

However, one of the things that every The Finals player should know is that there is a damage fall-off for all weapons. This makes certain close-range guns ineffective at a larger range.

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For more The Finals news and guides, check out our other articles:

• The Finals Season 3 Patch Notes: World Tour, new map and weapons, balance changes and more
• The Finals Season 3 Ranked Terminal Attack: Everything you need to know
• The Finals: Best loadout for light, medium, and heavy builds
• How to use Gateway in The Finals