Here are a few things to keep in mind when going up against Jotun in Tribes of Midgard.

In the fascinating Norse mythology survival game Tribes of Midgard, you are sent to Midgard as one of the Einherjar, fallen warriors brought back to defeat invading Jotnar as Ragnarok approaches. The more you defeat, the more golden horns you are rewarded with as you return to Valhalla.

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Considering your history as a brave warrior, it seems like a fair deal - until you come across the actual giants you have to defeat. Despite their towering statures and imposing abilities, they are absolutely beatable. Make each battle a little easier for yourself with some handy anti-Jotun tips.

These tips focus on gameplay in Saga mode, though they should still prove useful for players in Survival.

There are four “types” of named Jotnar in the world of Tribes. They will cycle around randomly, but you will always face off each one as they invade Midgard until you leave. One major boon you have against them is that they have specific elemental makeups that open them up to some weaknesses.

Geirrodr’s common attacks are simply stomping and jumping, which are pretty simple to spot and dodge. The move to watch for is his ice throw, as he will aim this directly at the player dealing damage in his radius and the projectile will home in. Thankfully, this can be avoided with ease if you wait for him to aim, and as he starts releasing the projectile, pivot your direction.

It might be tempting to dodge out from this, but it’s much more effective to simply run in a different direction if you time it right. Save the dodges for last-minute evasion.

If Geirrodr raises both his arms up, this means he is doing a pound, which has a larger area of effect than his general stomp. This can be a quick death if not avoided, especially if you are under-leveled or under-equipped. Give yourself double the distance as you usually would when he raises those arms, and take note that one dodge won’t be enough to get out of its radius if you were attacking in melee range.

Angrboda is actually considered the mother of Hel, so naturally, she has the power to summon Helthings. They are quick to come to her aid, but they’re not hard to defeat. Just make sure you don’t get overpowered and surrounded.

As long as you cut them down quickly, you’ll have time to get back to the big bad before she starts summoning more minions.

Among Angrboda’s various attacks, this one is the most painful to get caught in. You’ll see her start waving her arms and the pools will be telegraphed on the ground before officially causing damage. You’ll have a second or so to make any adjustments, and you can even squeeze between the pools to keep inflicting damage on her.

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Angrboda can be a true handful, so make sure your weapons have decent DPS and unlocked skills that have some distance.

.Among Jarnsaxa’s many moves, one troublesome attack is her explosive thunderbolt attack. These balls of thunder are basically homing missiles, and they will not lose track of you even if you dodge or shift positions. The only way to safely get away from them is to keep moving and make sure they follow you in a line. If the thunderbolts manage to surround you, dodge out but still expect to get hit.

Jarnsaxa is more mobile than other Jotnar, so you’ll need to be just as agile when dodging her attacks. Her spear attacks are still telegraphed, so you should be able to avoid hits as long as you’re keeping an eye out. If she’s too quick for your melee, switch to a ranged weapon.

The major factors to watch for are her summoned totems and her transformation. After suffering enough damage, she will evolve, and surround herself with a wind form. In this form, she will have more devastating AoE thunder attacks, ground punches, and summoned totems. The totems will damage you with thunder damage, and it will hurt a lot. Get rid of them before focusing on her.

Halogi’s stomp attacks are fairly simple to avoid, but you should keep an eye out for whenever he raises his sword. One of his sword attacks is a direct stab at the ground, and this will produce an AoE attack that you have to dodge away from. His other sword attack sweeps forward in a quicker fashion, so you’ll want to dodge sideways.

Halogi produces molten lava that will deal continuous damage, so you want to keep your distance. Although you can get some melee attacks in there, you will have a much more manageable time if you stick to ranged weapons.

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He also stomps and spits out fire, both of which leave area damage on the spot where he lands his attack. With a bow and arrow, you’ll have more room to move without sacrificing DPS.

Because Eir Effigies are reusable, it’s tempting to just go for them right away for quick pick-me-up. That said, knowing to steer clear of them unless truly necessary is one of the best lessons for when you’re starting out. As enemies and, specifically, Jotnar become progressively stronger, you don’t want to get caught with no potions and no usable effigies nearby.

Every effigy has a cooldown period that can feel like an eternity when you’re down to your last sliver of health. Save Eir Effigies at strategic points on the map for Jotun battles, and you won’t have to waste potions and souls.

Your sacred waystone allows you to quickly teleport back to safety from wherever you are on the map. If you’re going to approach an invading giant, it’s best to keep your waystone handy. Make sure it’s not at a cooldown period when you attack so that you can make a quick getaway as needed.

Remember that you don’t have to defeat them in one go. Once their path is set, they will continue at a steady pace. This gives you more room to coordinate your attacks and go hard with the advantage of time and resources at your side. Going back and forth can be especially helpful if you’re taking on a Jotun solo since they won’t regenerate anyway. The Valkyrie won’t shame you for being strategic.

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