Things to Do First in Anthem
3. Decide On a Javelin Early
Now, it doesn’t need to be immediately, but you should decide on which Javelin you would like to pilot fairly early on. Not only will this allow you to get an idea of what kind of playstyle and build will be effective for you, but it will save you some heartache later on.
Javelins are unlocked at levels 2, 8, 16 and 26. And while you can unlock any of the games four javelins at these thresholds, keep one thing in mind when making your decisions: the gap between 16 and 26 is long indeed. Make sure you leave the javelin you are least interested in until last, or you may find yourself grinding inordinately in order to get out of your current rig.
4. Freeroam is Your Friend
Something that is immediately apparent about Anthem, is its beautiful and vast open world. And while you might feel compelled to dive straight into the more structured missions that make up games main campaign, consider getting off the beaten path every once in a while.
Anthem’s locales are a joy to explore thanks to the games incredible flying mechanics, but there are other benefits to exploring as well. Take some time to familiarize yourself with the area’s surrounding Fort Tarsis and engage in some open-world encounters which will reward you with chests AKA loot.
It’s a great way to earn some early levels and knock out a few challenges along the way, so don’t be afraid to take a break from the critical path. You’ll be happy you did when you receive your list of tomb challenges not long into the main mission which required a bunch of stuff completed from free play.
