Most players run away from the blue zone (the storm). But what if I told you the safest place on the map is actually inside the storm?
With the recent rework of Ford and the introduction of Super Medkits, a new strategy has emerged: The Zone Heal Strategy. You can stay outside the safe zone for the first 10-12 minutes of the match, loot peacefully, avoid all fights, and enter the final circle with full Level 3 gear. Here is how to become immortal.
1. The Character Combination (Mandatory)
You cannot do this with random characters. You need this exact loadout:
- Active: K (Captain Booyah). His “Psychology Mode” generates 2 EP every 2 seconds. His “Jiu-Jitsu Mode” converts that EP into HP instantly. This counters the zone damage tick.
- Passive 1: Ford. Ford used to just reduce zone damage. Now, he restores HP instantly when you take damage. This makes him the god of the storm.
- Passive 2: Maxim. You need to eat mushrooms and use Medkits fast. Maxim reduces the time by 30%. Every second counts in the storm.
- Passive 3: Kapella. Increases the effectiveness of healing items by 20%. Your Medkits heal more.
2. The Loadout: Bonfire & Leg Pockets
Bonfire: Essential. If you get caught deep in the zone and run out of EP, the Bonfire saves your life.
Leg Pockets: Allows you to carry more Medkits. You need space for at least 10-15 kits.
[📸 DEMO IMAGE: Screenshot of using a Bonfire inside the blue zone while taking damage]
3. The Strategy: Phase by Phase
Zone 1 & 2 (The Loot Phase)
Land at the absolute edge of the map (e.g., Rim Nam Village or Sentosa). Loot peacefully. Don’t worry about the timer. When the zone hits you, activate K’s EP mode. With Ford and K, you will barely lose health. Collect as many Medkits and Inhalers as possible. Look for Level 4 Mushrooms.
Zone 3 (The Travel Phase)
Now the zone hurts a bit more. Get into a vehicle. Drive inside the storm towards the safe zone, but don’t enter yet. Stay near the edge. Use Inhalers while driving to keep your EP full.
Zone 4 (The Entry)
This is when you enter. Most players are already dead. There are only 10-15 people left. You enter the zone from behind everyone else. You have full loot, full health, and you haven’t fired a single bullet. Now, you gatekeep the enemies.
4. Why do this?
This strategy is perfect for Rank Pushing if you have bad ping or low FPS device. It minimizes combat. You effectively guarantee a “Top 10” placement every match because 30 people will die while you are chilling in the storm looting.
5. Dangers to Avoid
- Zone 5: Never stay in Zone 5. It deals too much damage even for K + Ford. You must be in the safe zone by then.
- Vehicle Destruction: If enemies see you driving in the storm, they might shoot your car. If your car explodes deep in the zone, you are dead. You can’t outrun the Zone 3 shrink speed on foot.
Conclusion
The Zone Heal strategy is not cowardly; it’s mathematical. It exploits the game mechanics to ensure survival points. If you are struggling to get plus points in Diamond/Heroic, try this for 5 games. You will be surprised how easy it is.