Tips and Strategies

Mecha Man in Action

Advanced Gameplay Tips

XP Farming and Leveling

Invisigal Wolf Pack Strategy:

Deploy Invisigal solo on low-risk combat missions
Wolf Pack ability doubles XP for entire team
Best during Episodes 3-4 when many missions available
Focus on Combat 3-4 missions for guaranteed success
Can level entire team 2-3 levels per episode using this method

Efficient XP Distribution:

Don’t spread XP too thin early game
Focus on 3-4 core heroes in Episodes 1-2
Expand to 6 heroes by Episode 3
Full 8-10 hero roster by Episode 5
Under-leveled heroes catch up faster (XP scaling)

Level-Up Timing:

Level up before difficult episodes (3, 5, 7)
Farm XP between major story missions
Use downtime in Episodes 2 and 4 for farming
Don’t over-level too early (diminishing returns)

Perfect Mission Success Strategies

The 90% Rule:

Only deploy when simulator shows 90%+ success rate
For perfect runs, consider 95%+ minimum
Lower percentages acceptable only for low-priority missions
If below 90%, add more heroes or choose different team

Stat Padding:

When mission requires Combat 4, deploy Combat 5-6
Extra stat points provide buffer against RNG
Over-deploy (3 heroes instead of 2) when uncertain
“Good enough” = 70%, “Safe” = 80%, “Perfect” = 90%+

Simulator Mastery:

Test every team combination before deploying
Swap hero positions to see duplication effects
Check how relationships affect success rate
Verify ability synergies are active
Never skip simulator verification

Cooldown Manipulation

Strategic Cooldown Management:

Deploy heroes to easy missions first (shorter cooldown)
Save for hard missions after they return
Use Phenomenon (2-second cooldown) for filler missions
Plan 2-3 missions ahead for rotation
Keep emergency reserve hero always rested

Cooldown Priority System:

Tier 1 Heroes (Invisigal, Prism, Malevola): Use for medium-hard missions
Tier 2 Heroes (Punch Up, Coupe, Golem): Use for easy-medium missions
Tier 3 Heroes (Phenomenon, others): Spam for easy missions
Emergency Reserve: Keep one strong hero always available

The Wave Strategy:

Deploy heroes in waves based on cooldown timing
Wave 1: Initial missions (Heroes A, B, C)
Wave 2: Next set after Wave 1 on cooldown (Heroes D, E, F)
Wave 3: Emergency response (Heroes G, H)
Wave 1 returns: Cycle repeats

Relationship Optimization

Power Pairs (Build These Relationships):

Prism + Malevola: Charisma/Intellect combo (+15% bonus)
Invisigal + Punch Up: Combat specialists (+12% bonus)
Coupe + Golem: Speed/Tank synergy (+10% bonus)
Sonar + Malevola: Support synergy (+10% bonus)

Relationship Building Fast Track:

Deploy pairs together on 3-5 missions
Succeed at missions together (failures hurt relationships)
Choose supportive dialogue in office interactions
Avoid pairing rivals until relationship improves
Check relationship scores in hero database regularly

Avoiding Negative Relationships:

Some heroes naturally conflict (check database)
Don’t force incompatible pairs together
Failed missions together damage relationships
Negative dialogue choices hurt team chemistry
Can repair relationships but takes time and successful missions

Resource Management

Stat Point Allocation Strategy:

Never spread too thin: Focus heroes on 2-3 stats max
Specialists over generalists: 3:1 ratio
Primary stat priority: Get to 5 before touching others
Secondary stat timing: Upgrade after primary hits 5-6
Ignore dump stats: Accept weaknesses

Upgrade Priority Order:

Episodes 1-2: Primary stat to 4-5 on core 3 heroes
Episodes 3-4: Primary stat to 5-6 on core 6 heroes
Episodes 5-6: Secondary stats to 3-4, primary to 6+
Episodes 7-8: Optimization and min-maxing

Hero Investment Priority:

Must Invest: Invisigal, Prism, Malevola (always useful)
High Priority: Punch Up, Coupe (strong specialists)
Medium Priority: Golem, Sonar (situational)
Low Priority: Phenomenon, others (niche roles)

Mission Prioritization Matrix

When facing simultaneous emergencies, use this priority system:

Tier 1 - Immediate Priority:

Civilian casualties (multiple lives at risk)
Story-critical missions (marked with special icons)
Time-limited missions (will expire)
High-consequence failures (cascading effects)

Tier 2 - Important but Manageable:

Property damage situations
Single civilian at risk
Standard villain encounters
Moderate consequence missions

Tier 3 - Optional/Strategic Failure:

Minor crimes
Low-risk situations
Minimal consequence failures
Can be sacrificed if heroes unavailable

Decision Framework:

Identify tier of each mission
Count available heroes
Match heroes to highest-tier missions first
Accept failure on lowest-tier if insufficient heroes
Deploy Phenomenon to quick tier-3 missions if available

Advanced Combat Tactics

QTE Optimization:

Higher Combat stat = easier QTE prompts
Some QTEs can be failed strategically (minor consequences)
Critical QTEs indicated by visual cues (focus here)
Practice makes perfect (timing becomes intuitive)
Failed QTEs don’t always mean mission failure

Hacking Mini-Game Mastery:

High Intellect makes paths more obvious
Time limits less strict with Intellect 5+
Some hacks have multiple solution paths
Failed hacks may have second chance opportunities
Deploy Intellect 5+ heroes to hacking missions for easy wins

Tank and Healer Strategy:

Deploy Punch Up + Sonar for maximum survivability
Use on unknown danger missions
Excellent for first-time mission types
Prevents hero casualties
Slower but safer completion

Story and Choice Optimization

Romance Path Planning:

Decide by Episode 2: Know which ending you want
Build relationship early: Episodes 1-2 interactions matter
Episode 3 choice is permanent: Cannot change after
Continue nurturing: Relationship needs maintenance Episodes 4-8
Alternative playthroughs: Try different romances for other endings

Leadership Style Consistency:

Pick a style: Authoritative, collaborative, or balanced
Stay consistent: Contradictory choices confuse team
Affects team morale: Consistency builds trust
Ending impact: Leadership style affects Unity vs Solo endings
Can evolve gradually: Slight changes acceptable

Identity Management:

Episode 6 decision matters: Reveal or keep secret
Consider team dynamics: How will revelation affect heroes?
Public perception: Affects civilian support
Ending paths: Determines Reveal vs Secret Keeper endings
Long-term consequences: Affects Episodes 7-8 heavily

Efficiency and Speed Strategies

Fast Completion:

Mobility 5+ heroes: Invisigal, Coupe
Solo missions: Faster than team deployments
Phenomenon spam: Use 2-second cooldown
Skip optional dialogue: Focus on critical choices
Simulator quickly: Learn to recognize good comps fast

Episode Time Management:

Episodes 1-2: 2-3 hours each (tutorial pace)
Episodes 3-4: 3-4 hours each (complexity increase)
Episodes 5-6: 4-5 hours each (high difficulty)
Episodes 7-8: 3-4 hours each (narrative focus)
Total playtime: 25-35 hours for full game

Speedrun Strategies:

Focus on Invisigal Wolf Pack XP farming early
Build only essential heroes (6 core heroes)
Skip optional missions
Optimize dialogue choices (pre-plan decisions)
Master simulator quick-reading
Accept some mission failures strategically

Common Traps and How to Avoid Them

Trap 1: Over-Investing in One Hero:

Problem: Invisigal always deployed, others neglected
Solution: Forced rotation, build backups
Prevention: Cooldown management discipline

Trap 2: Ignoring Relationships:

Problem: Missing 10-15% success bonuses
Solution: Deploy compatible pairs, build relationships
Prevention: Check relationships before every deployment

Trap 3: Fatigue Spiral:

Problem: Only using 3-4 heroes, constant exhaustion
Solution: Immediate rotation expansion to 8 heroes
Prevention: Build deep roster from Episode 2

Trap 4: Stat Spreading:

Problem: All heroes at 3-3-3-3-2 (mediocre at everything)
Solution: Respec if possible, specialize future upgrades
Prevention: Follow specialist build guides

Trap 5: Wrong Romance Choice:

Problem: Chose romance for gameplay reasons, want different ending
Solution: Replay from Episode 3 save or new playthrough
Prevention: Research endings before Episode 3 decision

Trap 6: Neglecting Episode 6 Identity Choice:

Problem: Made casual choice, locked out of preferred ending
Solution: Replay from Episode 6 or new playthrough
Prevention: Understand ending requirements before Episode 6

Min-Maxing Strategies

Perfect Stat Distribution:

Combat Specialist: 6-6-1-3-2 (Combat-Mobility focus)
Intellect Specialist: 2-6-5-2-1 (Int-Charisma focus)
Tank: 5-1-3-1-7 (Combat-Vigor focus)
Support: 2-5-6-2-3 (Int-Charisma-Vigor focus)
Speedster: 5-3-1-6-1 (Combat-Mobility focus)

Optimal Roster Composition:

2 Combat Specialists: Invisigal, Coupe
2 Intellect Specialists: Malevola, Prism
2 Charisma Specialists: Prism, Sonar
2 Tanks: Punch Up, Golem
1 Flex: Phenomenon or situational hero
Total: 9 heroes (accounting for overlap)

Ability Synergy Maximization:

Stack 2-3 abilities matching mission tags
Prism duplication on highest stat hero
Position-dependent abilities (Golem) in optimal slots
Transformation timing (Sonar) for upcoming missions
Cooldown abilities (Phenomenon) for mission chains

Ending-Specific Preparation

For Romance Endings (Blonde Blazer or Invisigal):

Build high relationship (8+ interactions)
Choose romance in Episode 3
Maintain relationship Episodes 4-8
Supportive dialogue choices throughout
Complete romance-specific missions perfectly

For Team Unity Ending:

No romance choice in Episode 3
Build all team relationships (5+ average)
Collaborative leadership style
Team-focused dialogue choices
Perfect team mission success rate

For Solo Leader Ending:

No romance choice in Episode 3
Independent decision making
Authoritative leadership style
Self-reliant dialogue choices
High individual mission success

For Identity Reveal Ending:

Reveal identity in Episode 6
Public hero choices Episodes 7-8
Transparent leadership style
Build public support through missions

For Secret Keeper Ending:

Keep identity secret in Episode 6
Behind-the-scenes choices Episodes 7-8
Mysterious leadership approach
Minimize public exposure

Achievement and Completion Tips

100% Mission Success:

Deep 8-10 hero roster
90%+ simulator before every deploy
Perfect rotation (no fatigue)
Max relationships for bonuses
Strategic failure on impossible situations only

All Endings Unlock:

Playthrough 1: Romance Blonde Blazer + Identity Reveal
Playthrough 2: Romance Invisigal + Secret Keeper
Playthrough 3: Team Unity + Identity Reveal
Playthrough 4: Solo Leader + Secret Keeper
Minimum: 3 playthroughs for all 6 endings

Character Story Completion:

Complete all character-specific missions
Max relationships with all heroes
Explore all dialogue branches
Office interactions for backstory
Episode-specific character moments

Quality of Life Tips

Save Management:

Save before Episode 3: Romance decision point
Save before Episode 6: Identity decision point
Save before Episode 8: Final ending divergence
Multiple saves: Experiment with choices
Auto-save awareness: Know when it triggers

UI and Interface:

Learn keyboard shortcuts (faster navigation)
Customize UI if options available
Use hero database frequently
Check mission history for patterns
Review relationship chart regularly

Accessibility:

Adjust QTE difficulty if struggling
Use assistance options if available
Take breaks between episodes (avoid burnout)
Replay episodes for practice
Watch walkthroughs if stuck

Replay Value Optimization

Second Playthrough Focus:

Try opposite romance choice
Different leadership style
Experiment with new hero builds
Challenge mode: Minimal hero roster
Speed run attempt

Third+ Playthrough Ideas:

Perfect run (100% missions)
Character-focused (favorite hero always deployed)
Chaos run (worst possible choices for fun)
Lore run (focus on story, ignore optimization)
All-endings completion

Final Pro Tips

Simulator is law: Never deploy without 90%+ unless strategic
Invisigal Wolf Pack: Abuse for XP farming
Relationships = Power: 15% bonus is massive
Specialize everything: Generalists are weak
Rotation is mandatory: 8+ heroes by Episode 4
Episode 3 romance: Permanent choice, decide carefully
Episode 6 identity: Determines half the endings
Fatigue kills: Fresh heroes or failed missions
Prism duplication: Position in slot 2 always
Phenomenon spam: 2-second cooldown is broken, use it
Story matters: Some choices lock out endings
Save strategically: Before major decision points
Build for long-term: Episodes 7-8 are brutal
Enjoy the journey: Perfect optimization not required
Multiple playthroughs: See all content and endings

These advanced tips and strategies will help you master Dispatch, achieve perfect runs, unlock all endings, and get the most out of your playthrough experience.

Dispatch Strategy Endings Guide