The Problem

Order soldiers wreck me every time. Should I be sneaking past them or fighting?

The Solution

Both, depending on the situation — but stealth should be your default. Crouch-walking dramatically reduces detection range, and a sneak-up kill on an isolated soldier is way easier than a fair fight. When you must fight, bring a Wooden Shield to block ranged attacks and close the distance with a Welding Spear. The Stun Baton (see weapon guide) disables soldiers temporarily. Always pick narrow corridors for controlled fights — one soldier at a time is manageable, two in an open area is a death sentence. During Order assault events, soldiers beeline straight for your Crafting Bench (see Crafting Bench upgrades), so set up your defense along that path. Shield Troopers and Rooks carry riot shields that block all frontal attacks — you must flank them or stun them from behind.

Step-by-Step

1. Observe patrol routes from cover before committing to any route through Manufacturing.
2. Crouch-walk past soldiers whenever possible — reduced detection range makes stealth reliable.
3. If you must fight, lure soldiers into narrow corridors where their numbers mean less.
4. Block ranged shots with your shield, then close distance and strike during their reload.
5. Use the Stun Baton to disable a soldier, giving you time to reposition or escape.
6. During Order assault events, set defenses along the path to your Crafting Bench.

Common Mistakes

• Engaging multiple soldiers in open areas with melee range.
• Ignoring the Stun Baton because it seems weak.
• Building base defenses away from the Crafting Bench.