STOP Being an ELF! Your ULTIMATE Deep Rock Galactic Rookie Guide (Don't Be Dead Weight!)

So, you’ve finally decided to strap on a pickaxe and chug some Glyphid Slammers, eh, greenbeard? Heard you’re terrified of being ‘dead weight’ – or worse, an ELF. Good! That fear will keep you alive. Listen up, because this isn’t just a job; it’s a way of life. And if you wanna survive, nay, thrive alongside your fellow bearded brethren, you need to learn the ropes. Forget the fancy guns for a sec; these are the foundational rules to ensure you don’t end up a forgotten corpse or the target of a swift kick.

Rule #1: Resupply Etiquette – Don’t Be a Greedy Grognard!

This isn’t your personal candy dispenser, miner! Each resupply pod has a limited number of charges, and every dwarf needs their share of ammo and health. Double-dipping without a clear “permission requested” in chat (or voice!) is a cardinal sin. You starve your team, and you’ll earn a reputation worse than a Glyphid Swarmer.

• ALWAYS ASK FIRST: Before you even think about grabbing a second resupply charge, ask your team if they need it. Communication is key, you nitwit!

Rule #2: Team Readiness – Don’t Be a Button-Mashing Brainlet!

We’ve all seen them: the greenbeard who sprints ahead, presses the drop pod button, and leaves half the team still fighting for their lives. That’s how missions fail, and friendships shatter. This isn’t a solo expedition, rookie. It’s a team effort!

• CONFIRM BEFORE COMMITTING: Whether it’s activating the M.U.L.E., calling the drop pod, or starting an objective, ALWAYS make sure your entire team is ready and accounted for. A quick ‘r?’ or ‘ready?’ in chat goes a long way.

Rule #3: The Ommoran Stone’s Dirty Little Secret (Escort Mission TACTIC!)

Think Doretta’s invincible? Think again, maggot! That giant rock we’re escorting has a nasty surprise waiting for the unprepared. During the Escort Mission, when fighting the Ommoran Stone, it unleashes an “Entrapment Phase” that can melt Doretta faster than a Glyphid melts butter.

• RECOGNIZE THE WARNING: See the air around you get weird, grainy, almost static-like? That’s your cue! GET OFF AND AWAY FROM DORETTA IMMEDIATELY. Standing near her during this phase is a death sentence for her (and probably you).
• AVOID THE BLAST ZONE: The grainy filter indicates an area of devastating damage. Give Doretta some breathing room until the phase passes. Your survival – and hers – depends on it!

The Golden Rule: NO DWARF LEFT BEHIND!

This isn’t just a catchy phrase, it’s the bedrock of our existence, greenbeard. We go in together, we come out together. No matter how dire the situation, a true dwarf always attempts to revive a fallen comrade.

• PRIORITIZE REVIVES: If a teammate is down, your first instinct should be to secure the area and get them back on their feet. Leaving a dwarf behind is the ultimate dishonor.

Master these crucial pieces of advice, JanYome (and any other aspiring dwarf out there!), and you’ll be well on your way to earning your beard and a rightful place among the legends of Hoxxes. Now get out there, prospector! Rock and Stone!