Garena Free Fire has evolved over the years to become one of the leading titles of the battle royale genre. The game has witnessed gradual growth in terms of popularity and player base. Moreover, it was among one of the most-watched live games on YouTube in 2020.
The developers incorporate several game modes to enhance the overall gaming experience for users. Battle Royale (BR) and Clash Squad (CS) are the two core game modes of this quick-paced title.
This article looks at the latter in Garena Free Fire, its features, and a step-by-step guide on how the players can play it.
Also read: 5 best Free Fire character abilities in 2020
Clash Squad mode in Free Fire
Clash Squad is a round-based 4v4 game mode in which the players get divided into two sides - Warbringers and Howlers. There are seven rounds, and the team that emerges victorious in four of them gets the Booyah.
![Winning the Booyah! in the CS mode](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/99262-16093107300273-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/99262-16093107300273-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/99262-16093107300273-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/99262-16093107300273-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/99262-16093107300273-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/99262-16093107300273-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/99262-16093107300273-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/99262-16093107300273-800.jpg 1920w)
It also has a ranked system, and players can climb up the tiers to earn various rewards. In the current season, they can receive the ‘Golden – P90’ for reaching Gold 3. Also, the mode features two maps – Bermuda and Kalahari (smaller parts of the map).
![CS Rank S4 reward](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/5a687-16093107949537-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/5a687-16093107949537-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/5a687-16093107949537-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/5a687-16093107949537-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/5a687-16093107949537-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/5a687-16093107949537-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/5a687-16093107949537-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/5a687-16093107949537-800.jpg 1920w)
Unlike the BR mode, the users do not have to collect loot in Clash Squad. Before the commencement of a round, players have a buy phase, where they can purchase guns, armor, utilities, and more.
This phase is quite important and requires them to plan their purchases in coordination with teammates.
![Combat preparation](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/e239f-16093110093010-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/e239f-16093110093010-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/e239f-16093110093010-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/e239f-16093110093010-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/e239f-16093110093010-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/e239f-16093110093010-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/e239f-16093110093010-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/e239f-16093110093010-800.jpg 1920w)
How to play Clash Squad in Free Fire
Players can follow these steps to play this mode in Garena Free Fire:
Step 1: They can open the game and click the mode selection option, as shown in this picture:
![Click the mode selection option](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/3ebc3-16093103932181-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/3ebc3-16093103932181-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/3ebc3-16093103932181-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/3ebc3-16093103932181-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/3ebc3-16093103932181-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/3ebc3-16093103932181-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/3ebc3-16093103932181-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/3ebc3-16093103932181-800.jpg 1920w)
Step 2: Several game modes would then appear on the screen.
![Various game modes in Garena Free Fire](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/3c7df-16093104155218-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/3c7df-16093104155218-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/3c7df-16093104155218-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/3c7df-16093104155218-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/3c7df-16093104155218-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/3c7df-16093104155218-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/3c7df-16093104155218-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/3c7df-16093104155218-800.jpg 1920w)
Step 3: Players can choose the ‘Clash Squad’ or ‘Clash Squad – Ranked’ options.
![Tap the 'Start' button](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/ffb4d-16093104663582-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/ffb4d-16093104663582-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/ffb4d-16093104663582-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/ffb4d-16093104663582-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/ffb4d-16093104663582-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/ffb4d-16093104663582-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/ffb4d-16093104663582-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2020/12/ffb4d-16093104663582-800.jpg 1920w)
Step 4: Lastly, they have to press the ‘Start’ button to commence a Clash Squad match.
Also read: Gyan Sujan vs Nobru: Who has better stats in Free Fire?
Note: This article is for beginners. While these steps may seem obvious to some, several new players often search for these "newbie" tips and tricks.
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