THE FINALS Solo Queue Guide: Winning Without a Team
Common Solo Queue Questions
Which class is best for solo queue?
Medium class is optimal for solo queue because:
- Self-sufficient with balanced health (250 HP)
- Team support abilities make teammates stronger
- Versatile weapons work in most situations
- Can adapt to different team compositions
How do I communicate with random teammates?
- Use the ping system for basic callouts
- Join voice chat when possible
- Keep communications simple and clear
- If on PC, use in-game text chat
Should I follow teammates or play independently?
Always try to work with your team first. However, if teammates aren't communicating:
- Play near them but maintain independence
- Use them as distractions for flanks
- Be ready to support when they engage
- Don't commit to obviously bad plays
Solo Queue Class Guide
Best Solo Queue Classes (Ranked)
- Medium Build
- Why: Most versatile and team-friendly
- Key abilities: Healing Beam, Defibrillator
- Can support any team composition
- Strong independent survival capabilities
- Heavy Build
- Why: High survivability (350 HP)
- Can win 1v2 or even 1v3 situations
- Strong area control
- Less reliant on team support
- Light Build
- Why: High skill ceiling but risky
- Requires excellent game sense
- Best for experienced players
- Can carry through superior mechanics
Essential Solo Queue Tips
Communication
- Use pings liberally
- Make simple callouts
- Don't be toxic
- Praise good plays
Loadout Selection
- Choose versatile weapons
- Bring self-sufficient abilities
- Pack at least one mobility option
- Consider team composition needs
Positioning
- Play near teammates but not dependent on them
- Hold power positions that don't require team support
- Always have an escape route
- Watch your team's positioning to predict plays
Advanced Solo Queue Strategies
1. Carry Potential
- Focus on high-impact plays
- Secure key objectives alone when needed
- Be ready to clutch situations
- Don't rely on teammate follow-up
2. Adaptation
- Fill team composition gaps
- Switch builds if needed
- Adjust playstyle to team's pace
- Counter enemy strategies independently
3. Resource Management
- Manage your health/cooldowns carefully
- Don't waste abilities hoping for team follow-up
- Save ultimate abilities for self-sufficient plays
- Control your own economy
Common Solo Queue Mistakes
What mistakes should I avoid?
- Overcommitting to Team Plays
- Don't follow obviously bad calls
- Maintain independence when needed
- Save resources for self-sufficient plays
- Poor Communication
- Avoid lengthy explanations
- Don't get tilted by uncooperative teammates
- Keep strategic calls simple
- Wrong Class Selection
- Don't pick highly team-dependent builds
- Avoid specialized roles without team coordination
- Stay flexible with your loadout
Conclusion
Success in solo queue comes from balancing team play with self-sufficiency. Choose versatile classes, communicate effectively, and be ready to adapt. While team coordination is ideal, develop strategies that don't rely entirely on teammate support.
Remember:
- Medium class offers the best balance for solo queue
- Focus on self-sufficient playstyles
- Use simple, clear communication
- Be ready to adapt to any situation
- Stay positive and focus on your own improvement