How to use your Reserve loadout in THE FINALS

When your main loadout isn’t getting the job done in THE FINALS, it might be time to switch to your backup plan. Reserve loadout consists of four additional items that you can swap to during the match and turn a match (and a couple of buildings) on its head.

In core modes, like the World Tour and Ranked, you can only use the items in your main and Reserve loadouts throughout the match. This means you must consider different situations you may encounter and what items you may need to deal with them.

Here’s how to edit and use the Reserve loadout in THE FINALS.

How to edit Reserve loadout in THE FINALS

Before queuing into any of the core modes, you must edit the Reserve loadout and add items you feel you might need. Most Quickplay modes, including Team Deathmatch and Power Shift, allow you to use all items, so you don’t need to worry about the Reserve loadout for them.

Here’s how to edit your Reserve loadout in THE FINALS:

1. Head into the Contestants menu.
2. Edit a contestant.
3. In the Reserve section on the right, add weapons and gadgets of your choice.

Reserve loadout has four slots, and you can use them for anything. Fill it with weapons if you need more flexibility during a game, or add gadgets that can help you play around various environments that may spawn an objective.

I recommend adding one or two weapons for different ranges, like the Model 1887 for close range and the CB-01 Repeater for long range on a Medium build. This allows you to have the right tools for any location and enemy loadouts. I usually leave the remaining two slots for gadgets, like mines and grenades of different types. For example, if enemies use a lot of gas, you can swap to the fire utility to counter.

How to use Reserve loadout in THE FINALS

You can use the Reserve loadout at the start of the match and when you are eliminated. On the respawn screen, press Change Loadout, click on the items in your main loadout to swap them with items from the Reserve loadout, and respawn.

In modes like Ranked, respawning means using Tokens, of which you have a limited number, so be extra mindful when adjusting the loadout. Running out of Tokens means you can only get back into the game if a teammate revives you or the team wipes.

If things still don’t go your way after swapping items from the Reserve loadout, consider changing your settings and changing your crosshair for smooth and snappy gameplay.