: Avoid over-investing in low-tier gear. Save your materials and cash for upgrading weapons you intend to use long-term, particularly as you approach the current level cap of 70.

: This is a core technique where you move briefly and then stop to trigger your agent's automatic fire. According to the Squad Alpha Wiki , using this with shotguns can increase your fire rate, though it may occasionally cancel certain weapon effects like "Doubleshot".

: Unlock different elite agents, as each comes with unique skills and ultimate abilities that can be critical for specific boss encounters.