Basic Mechanics Guide: Progression
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger:
The most fun part of Strife is progressing throughout a game - in a way that you choose. You will level up and earn gold, and then choose which skills to use and which items to purchase. How will you dominate the competition?
Experience and Levels
The most fundamental part of your hero's progression is leveling up. You will gain experience by being near the action and engaging enemies. Every time you level up you will gain.
+1 Ability Point
Max Health and Max Mana
Armor and Magic Armor
Base Attack Damage
As you can see, you get a lot for leveling up! It is important to not fall behind in levels, so make sure you're constantly engaging enemy or neutral units.
Earning Gold
Earning gold is what Strife is all about. Doing so will enable you to become many times more powerful through the purchase of exciting items. The main ways to earn gold are:
- Last Hit Brawlers
- This will earn gold for you and your entire team, splitting the bounty to your lane-mates. This should be of utmost important throughout the entire game.
- Kill enemy Heroes
- This will not only earn a bounty for you, but slow down enemy progression as they wait for respawn.
- Control Map Objectives
- Cindara and Baldir are very powerful sources for progressing your team and pressuring your opponents.
- Kill Neutral Monsters
- When lanes are too dangerous or exhausted, neutral Monsters are an excellent option to keep income flowing.
- Destroy the Enemy Base
- Enemy Towers give a bit of gold to your entire team, and Generators reward your team with a massive amount of gold.
Gearing Up with the Item Shop
Okay, so you've played well, managed your time efficiently, and hoarded all the gold. It's time to spend it on powerful items to become unstoppable.
Hotkey "B”
To purchase items, open up the shop (default hotkey is ). You will notice that the shop separates items into several key categories so you can find what you're looking for.
Items
Each item is comprised of components and a recipe. While the core stats from components are the foundation of your build and progression, the recipes that you choose to purchase will be game-changing.
Components
Components are simple building blocks that grant you one of the core stats of Power, Attack Speed, Health, Mana, Health Regeneration, and Mana Regeneration.
Recipes
Recipes require a specific set of components, combines them, and adds a unique effect to the finished item.
What Should I Buy?
Deciding what to purchase can be difficult - there are a lot of options! While all of the items in Strife will make you stronger, some will be better for certain builds or situations.
Rules of Thumb
- Build Towards a Goal
- Set a goal for what you want to become by the end of the game, whether it's a glass cannon damage dealer, an indomitable tank, or a versatile support. Each time you choose an item to buy, think about whether it best moves you toward that goal.
- Adjust to Game Conditions
- Analyze which heroes and builds your opponents and teammates are using. Use this information to make adjustments and seek advantages.
- Follow Guides and Ask for Help
- There are guides for each hero available at strife.com/heroes which will suggest items for a specific build. Also, don't be afraid to ask your teammates on what they think will best help your team win the game - building as a team will help round out your strengths and weaknesses
Check out the Options
Learn about the current items of Strife at strife.com/items.