Barricade

Master the Barricade in THE FINALS. Learn how to deploy this destructible wall for temporary cover, obstruct enemy sightlines, and create strategic advantages .

The Barricade is a defensive deployable in THE FINALS that creates a temporary, destructible wall, offering cover and obstructing enemy sightlines. While it can be a lifesaver in a pinch, its limited durability means it's best used as a tactical tool rather than a permanent fixture. Understanding its strengths and weaknesses is do-or-die for effective deployment.

Strategic Deployment Scenarios

The Barricade excels in situations where you need to quickly create cover or block off an area. Common uses include:

• Covering a Cashout: Placing a Barricade in front of a Cashout Station can provide temporary cover for your team while you defend it, forcing enemies to break through the wall to engage you.
• Blocking chokepoints: In narrow corridors or doorways, a Barricade can slow down an enemy push, giving your team time to reposition or set up an ambush.
• Creating flanking cover: If you need to cross an open area, a Barricade can provide a brief moment of safety to advance.
• Defensive repositioning: When under heavy fire, deploying a Barricade can give you a moment to heal or reload behind cover.

Barricade Mechanics and Destruction

The Barricade has a set amount of health and can be destroyed by enemy fire, explosives, or certain abilities. Its destruction is often accompanied by a visual and audio cue, alerting nearby players. This means that while it provides cover, it also signals your position to the enemy.

Synergies and Counters

The Barricade works well with:

• Area denial gadgets: Combine it with mines or turrets placed behind it to create a more formidable defense.
• Smoke Grenades: Deploying a smoke screen in front of the Barricade can further obscure enemy vision.

Conversely, the Barricade is countered by:

• Explosives: C4, rockets, and grenades can quickly destroy it.
• Heavy weapon fire: Weapons with high damage output can chew through its health quickly.
• Abilities that bypass cover: Some character abilities might ore the Barricade entirely.

Tips for Effective Barricade Use

• Don't rely on it for too long: It's a temporary solution. Be ready to move or fight when it's destroyed.
• Place it strategically: Consider where enemies are likely to come from and where you need cover the most.
• Communicate its placement: Let your teammates know where you've placed a Barricade so they can work with it.
• Be aware of its destruction: When it breaks, be prepared for the immediate threat.