Hey gamers, how are you all doing? I hope everyone's doing well. I've been trying out the Conquest mode in the PvP of Warhammer 40K, and let me tell you, well, it's not bad, it's nothing out of this world, but it's entertaining. So I spent a while exploring this mode, and here are my thoughts.
A mode for quick matches
Let me explain what I mean by this. Personally, I think this is a mode I'd rather play through quick match selection than in dedicated matches, or at least that's how I perceive it. It's good, but it works best when you keep the variety of the other modes in the mix so you don't get bored, because it can turn a little monotonous if you stick with it for too long.
When I jump into quick match, the game throws me into different modes at random, and Conquest shows up as one of those. And honestly, that's where it shines the most. You get into a match, play a few rounds, enjoy the action, and then the game switches things up and puts you into something different, which keeps the whole experience fresh. But if I were to queue up for this mode over and over again for an entire session, I think I'd start to feel like I'm repeating the same match again and again.
The objective
Basically, the goal is to defend and control different zones marked on the map. These zones are static, meaning they're always in the same spots, and the idea is to control all three of them, or at least try to hold them for most of the match, so you can be the first team to reach 200 points before the other side does.
What this means in practice is that the map naturally splits into three areas where the action is concentrated. Both teams are constantly fighting over these points, and whoever manages to hold more of them for a longer time starts pulling ahead on the scoreboard. If you control all three, the points start piling up really fast, and the other team has to scramble to take at least one back before it's too late.
Since the zones never move, you can learn the map pretty quickly. After a few matches, you start to get a feel for where the best positions are, which angles are dangerous, and which routes the enemy team tends to use to flank you. That makes it easy to improve and to develop strategies with your team, but it also removes some of the unpredictability you might get from a mode where the objective changes location.
I noticed that classes really matter here too. Something like the Tactical class, with its radar ability that reveals enemy positions, becomes super useful when you're defending a point, since you can see enemies coming before they even reach you. On the other hand, the more aggressive classes are great for pushing into a zone and taking it back quickly. So there's definitely room for different playstyles, and the mode rewards teams that balance their classes well instead of everyone just picking the same thing.
How the matches usually play out
In my experience, most matches in this mode follow a similar rhythm. At the start, both teams rush to the closest points, and there's a big clash in the middle of the map while everyone tries to secure their side. After that, things settle into a back-and-forth where one team pushes, the other pushes back, and the points keep changing hands.
The matches tend to be pretty quick, especially when one team manages to get ahead early on. If you take two or three zones in the first few minutes and manage to hold them, the 200 points come very fast, and the match can end before the other side even has a chance to recover. On the other hand, when both teams are evenly matched, you get some really intense moments where the score is close and every single capture feels like it could decide the whole game.
Those close matches are definitely the most fun. There's a lot of tension in those last few seconds, when you're trying to hold on to a zone while enemies are rushing in from every direction, and you know that losing it could cost you the whole match. When it clicks, it's a really satisfying experience, and it reminds you why this game's PvP can be so entertaining.
Is Conquest mode worth it?
As I said, it's not a bad game mode, I just don't think it's as exciting as the other modes the game offers when it comes to the PvP side. Maybe the developers should add more modes, since there are only four and this isn't the best one. It's a nice random option for quick matches, but not much more than that.
That said, I don't want to be too harsh on it either. It's a solid mode, it does what it's supposed to do, and it can deliver some really fun matches when you get the right mix of players. It's also a great way to level up your character and your weapons while you practice with different classes, since the objective is simple and you can focus on improving your gameplay without worrying too much about complicated mechanics.
But when I compare it to some of the other options, like the ones that bring more chaos or unique mechanics to the table, I feel like Conquest sits somewhere in the middle. It's not the mode I'd look for when I want something special, but it's also not the one I'd avoid. It's just there, doing its job, and that's perfectly fine for a mode that's meant to be a quick and easy way to jump into a match.
So, gamers, if you're playing this amazing game, let me know what you think about this mode. Do you enjoy it, or do you prefer the other ones? I'd love to read your opinions in the comments. See you in a next post!
