With Stormgate early access kicking off, it’s important to have a build ready to hit the ladder. Things are always changing, but a solid Vanguard build has been discovered, focusing on Exo’s to maximize map control and hit a powerful early timing. Here’s how it’s done.
Vanguard One Base Exo Build
This is a good starter build and excels against Infernal. Your goal is to get out on the map early, take a few creep camps, and use the rewards to build up an Exo ball. Once you have a good amount of Exos and the upgrade, you can easily kite your opponent and secure a fast win, or do enough economical damage to get your own expansions up and transition into the late game. Here’s the build.
- Start with constant B.O.B production
- 0:13 Overcharge and Build Barracks (2 B.O.Bs)
- 0:20 Send 1 B.O.B to Therium
- 0:30 Train Lancer (Send it to creep, stop production)
- 0:45 Build Biokinetics Lab
- 0:50 Send 1 B.O.B to Therium (2 total)
- 1:10 Train Exo (Keep up Exo production)
- 1:25 Habitat
- 1:50 Overcharge and build Barracks (2 B.O.Bs, make Exos)
- 2:25 Send 1 B.O.B to Therium (3 total)
- 3:00 Habitat (Keep adding Habitats as needed)
- 3:30 Build Barracks (2 B.O.Bs, make Exos, or Lancers for frontline)
- 3:50 Send 1 B.O.B to Therium (4 total)
- 4:20 Research Quickdraw Hustle
- 5:20 Pressure opponent as Quickdraw Hustle finishes
Choose a transition:
Win the game (ideal option)
Expand
Continue adding Exos and Lancers, try to take out opponent or snipe expansion
That sums up the build order. When playing this style don’t be afraid to be aggressive once Quickdraw Hustle is done, your Exos will be faster than almost all other units and with a little micro you can take some great engagements!
