Agree with a lot of what’s already said: to add: 1. HC- I was never comfortable using them for a long time. For me: I learned HC by starting with Crimson. It’s a burst kind of shot, so it felt a little more comfortable/ and forgiving than others. Now that I have it: Malfeasance feels really smooth to use. Bottom line- and this applies to all weapons- find what you are comfortable with. 2. General Play: I started to learn PvP by playing Control. I could see how other guardians could play the map or encounters. It also helped my confidence, because even when I wasn’t getting the most kills, I could still help my team by capturing zones. There wasn’t the pressure on me, as much as in the 3v3 modes. 3. Learn the maps. This will help with others suggestions- where to hid, when or to push, and how you play in general. 4. Don’t be stuck on one load-out or play style. Obviously, find loads of-outs and play style you are comfortable with. However, based off the map, or how the match is going, or what weapons the other team uses, be willing to change. You keep getting snipped- don’t just keep running the same lane, as an example. 5. Don’t worry about what is Meta. Find weapons you are comfortable with. Hope this helps, and good luck guardian!