Being good at Crucible is something that takes skill, as does any other game. And to build on that skill, practice is needed. I mean a lot of practice is needed. Among those questions on where to start though are what guns to use, what class to use, and what build to use. While I won't be discussing that per-say, simply because it's more of a whatever you feel comfortable with (Blade dancer, Thorn, Arc Bolt amirite?) type of situation, in this post I'll be giving you some generic tips on the do-s and do not's inside the Crucible! Ready? Okay, let's go. [b]Know Thy Map: [/b] This may be one of the most important ones to date. Why? Well.. it really is quite simple. Knowing where enemies spawn, where to run to avoid enemies, where the sniper alleys are, where special ammo spawns and where heavy ammo spawns is very crucial. Also knowing the proper terminology while playing as to regards as to where enemies are for callouts is also rather important. Rather than saying, "Behind that crate thingy" or "Next to the back area"; you can say "He's on my orb" or "He is on the A flag". I can't tell you the countless times I've been a victim to bad callouts and how many not so great callouts I've given as well. It really does make all the difference. [b]Understand When to Push and When Stay Back: [/b] The importance of this is pretty self explanatory, especially in Trials. Short and sweet, knowing when to push up on an enemy orb that another enemy is going to pick up, knowing when to team fire a already revived enemy, and knowing when to stay back and pick off enemies makes all the difference. Now, with regards of regular daily Crucible, the same rules apply. Knowing when to fall back and regroup with your team mates or knowing when to rush an enemy can determine whether you die or whether you win the fight. [b]Switching Back and Forth from Your Primary to Your Secondary: [/b] This tip is without a doubt one that many suffer from, including myself from time to time. Whether you have a shotgun, sidearm, sniper, or a fusion rifle as your secondary, switching back and forth will optimize your chances of having a higher kill to death ratio. For example if you see a blinking Hunter rushing towards you the chances are he has a shotgun in his hands and it's time for you to do the same. Again, minimizing chances of death and increasing chances of getting more kills. Another example is if you're tucked away with a primary, and you peak and you either see a sniper glare, or hear a sniper bullet being fired off, don't try to peak with your primary and take said sniper out because chances are you'll lose that battle 99% of the time. Again, it's time to switch to a Sniper. [b]Understanding Callouts: [/b] This one sort of ties in with the understanding the layout of the map. Understanding callouts and knowing what they mean can prove for better team results. "Camp the orb", "Pop heavy", and "Fall back", are all ones that seem relatively simple and knowing what each one of these means and other callouts can lead to better results. [b]Be Comfortable, Don't Panic, Remain Calm: [/b] Being calm, keeping your cool, and concentrating separates the seasoned vets from the rookies in not only Destiny but in any first-person shooter or game overall. Speaking from experience, keeping your calm when you're the last Guardian standing or when all odds are against you can make a huge difference and can lead you to pulling off some praiseworthy moments. Don't be the teammate who panics or makes an unneeded use of a Super when it clearly can be saved for a better moment. I've been one who has done this and with teammates who have mashed their Super out as well. Another important side note is do not rage and yell every time you die or blame your death on your teammates. Again, it may be really hard keeping cool after dying, but don't sweat it, you will die. It's a first-person shooter, it's going to happen. Rather than yelling and complaining, I've even found myself doing better if after every death you just keep calm and play better. Yes you are here to get as many kills as possible but no one wants to play with a person who is yelling and complaining the whole time. Loosen up, have fun, and make friends. [b]Practice, Practice, Practice: [/b] To wrap things up, practicing is of vital importance. This may be the biggest and most important one. As in anything, especially video games, if you want to get good at it, it's going to take a lot of time which transfers into practice, which makes you get better, which then transfers into skill. I really cannot stress this point enough. Practicing makes all the difference and really is what makes you understand all the other points above. [i]Well that's it for me, thanks for taking the time to read my guide to victory! If you have any more comments, or Destiny questions, put those below! Want to follow me on Twitter? https://twitter.com/jeriahking And until next time guys, see you all in the Crucible. [/i]