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Right against the wall you’ll find an area with a ramp leading up to some high ground that also has some cover. The central area of the map is a no go zone for the most part as it opens you up to attacks from all sides, offers very little cover, and is where the majority of the Knights, Ogres, and Wizards spawn in.įor good cover and a decent field of view over the rest of the map, head to the far left of the room from where you enter. If you didn’t know before your first time heading into he Hive arena, you will right after it. The tight quarters make grenades the perfect tool for wiping out packs of Thrall in one shot, make good use of them.
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This is especially important if the melee modifier is on, which usually spells instant death from one well placed Thrall swipe. Have at least one member of your fire team watching for packs of marauding Thrall and sword wielding Knights. The Hive are an aggressive bunch and if you let them get in among your ranks, they will make quick work of you. Not too far though, you should still be close enough that if a team member does get caught you’ll be close enough to revive them as soon as their timer expires. Avoid your team getting wiped out by the Ogres beam, the Wizards explosive magic, the Knights Boom cannon, or the Cursed’s explosions by keeping spread apart. If there’s one thing the Hive have quite a bit of it’s explosive attacks that do heavy area of effect damage. Read on for some helpful notes on making it through the Hive Arena in the Prison of Elders.
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To get through it all, you’re going to need a combination of skill, teamwork, and of course tips from this guide.
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It’s a fairly cramped space with not a lot of places to hide from the onslaught of Thrall, Acolytes, Knights, Ogres, and of course everyone’s favorite the Wizard. The Hive arena in the Prison of Elders is a difficult one to master.
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