Crossfire Game Modes - Hero Mode

What is Hero Mode?

Hero Mode is an enhanced rule set for Mutation Mode that may now be played in Crossfire. Although it follows the format from the familiar Zombie (Mutation) Mode, and items affecting Zombie (Mutation) Mode may also be used in Hero Mode, the Soldiers team may be joined by a grizzled mutant-destroying war hero!

How to Play Hero Mode

You can choose Hero Mode when creating another room, exactly the same way you would select some other mode. Simply click the New Room button and select Hero Mode on the drop-down list:


There are some differences between Hero Mode and Zombie Mode (Mutation Mode) which are important to understand before you conquer this new game play format. First, unless the killing blow on a zombie (mutant) is a headshot, it'll rise out of the grave to continue its reign of terror to the soldier team! Just the final shot counts, otherwise you are likely to face a never-ending wave of zombie (mutant) domination. 
However, that doesn't come without help to the soldiers too! For each zombie (mutant) killed, whether or not they go back to life or otherwise, the soldier team will become inspired and obtain a stacking boost for their damage, and helps to bring down even the toughest zombie (mutants) faster


After five zombie (mutant) kills, soldier damage is doubled, so opt for the kill! 


Finally, the soldiers have a secret weapon of their very own in the Hero.
So long as there are a minimum of 4 mercenaries in the room, there is a chance of one of you starting the round as a Hero, much like some players will randomly start as Zombies (Mutants). The Hero starts off having a special rifle: the FAL CAMO. Furthermore, the Hero is immune to zombie (mutant) attack, and can take two hits by a mutant before becoming infected.
In addition to a powerful rifle, the FAL CAMO has an under-barrel Grenade Launcher that you could change to with Right Click. Because the Hero's weapon is different, all weapon crates collected by your Hero will restore his rifle and grenade ammo to full.

Hero Mode Tips

With the addition of the Hero and stacking damage enhancements, it's clear that the goal of Hero Mode is to give the Soldiers a fighting chance against the Zombies (Mutants). Here are a few tips to maximize your possibility of taking home a win for the Soldiers: 

•        Having more players in the room increases the possibility of a Hero appearing.   When you have a minimum of 13 players, you're certain to get a Hero!

•        Zombies (Mutants) receive Rage from taking huge amounts of damage, so if you plan to attack a Zombie (Mutant), make sure to kill it so that it won't have a chance to strike back like a Titan.

•        If a player using the Zombie (Mutant) Fire Suit item is chosen as the Hero, it may take THREE hits rather than two before he can be mutated.

•        Start the round spread out; if you gather together in a group then one person turns into a Zombie (Mutant), it's going to be a quick round!

•        Rally around your Hero, he has got the best attack versus the Zombies (Mutants)! The Hero is shown by the special marker on the map, so it's always easy to find him.

•        Be aware of map announcements: once the Hero is mutated, it's going to show in the middle of the screen. That's your cue to find a defensive position!

•        The Nano Grenade does extra damage to Zombies (Mutants) and is affected by the Attack Power boost too. Save your grenade up until the attack boost gets higher to pile on the damage!

•        Finally, the most important tip of all: always target the head! A Zombie (Mutant) killed by way of a body shot will come back from the dead.