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Wildgate How to Play: Tips and Tricks

Wildgate How to Play: Tips and Tricks

Written by Andrew Hammel | Wildgate

Wildgate pits 20 players across five teams in a high-stakes space battle. Secure upgrades, scavenge resources, and fight to either escape with the Artifact or eliminate all rivals within 60 minutes.

Key Mechanics: Artifact & Wildgate

  • The Artifact spawns in the Ancient Monolith – escaping with it via the Wildgate guarantees victory.
  • All teams are alerted when the Artifact is claimed, turning you into a target.
  • The Wildgate activates mid-match and remains open briefly – coordinate your exit carefully.

Ship Crew Roles

  • Helm: Controls navigation (boosting, braking, shields).
  • Processor Operator: Manages fuel, ammo, and ice resources.
  • Turrets/Gunners: Defend or attack during engagements.
  • Boarder: Sabotage enemy ships or secure loot in POIs.

Ship Upgrades & Installation

  • Use the Multitool to attach cannons, turrets, or hardpoints to designated ship slots.
  • Upgrades can be stolen – guard your ship and prioritize defensive modules early.

Resource Management

  • Fuel (pink asteroids): Powers ship movement and boosts.
  • Ice (blue asteroids): Repairs shields/reactor – critical for survival.
  • Tip: Mine aggressively to avoid becoming stranded mid-combat.

Combat & Strategy

  • Loot POIs early for better weapons and hardpoints like shield boosters.
  • Target isolated crews, and overload enemy reactors for swift eliminations.
  • Use probes to scout POIs and enemy positions risk-free.

Prospector Abilities

  • Robots (Sal/Ion): Ignore oxygen requirements in hazardous zones.
  • Mophs: Temporary camouflage for stealth plays.
  • Kae: Teleportation for rapid boarding or escapes.

Survival Tips

  • Secure reactors with shields and assign guards to prevent overloads.
  • Lock doors after traversing airlocks to deter boarders.
  • In no-O2 zones: Organic prospectors must find oxygen vents quickly.

FAQ

How do you win in Wildgate?

Escape with the Artifact or destroy all other ships before the timer runs out.

What is the Artifact used for?

Escaping through the Wildgate with it gives you an instant win.

How do I collect fuel?

Use the multitool to harvest pink asteroids or kill Reach leeches before they escape.

Can I play Wildgate solo?

Tutorial and Firing Range are solo, but main matches require a 4-player crew.

Is Wildgate crossplay?

Yes, with full progression and purchases synced across platforms using a Dreamhaven account.

Which character is best in Wildgate?

Each has strengths. Robots don’t need oxygen. Kae and Mophs are strong boarders. Sal offers unique ship tools.