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With a clear emphasis on stealth and mobility, Light contestants are perfect for sneaky plays. In Season 5, the landscape has changed for the Lights once again, with some favourites like the XP-54 getting back at the top of the game. Still, there are some strong contenders to pick from, like the LH1 which has gone from strength to strength. As for what weapons and gadgets to go for, your mileage may vary depending on your personal playstyle. Based on our time with these tools, here’s our best Light build loadout in the game.
Best Light build loadout in Season 5
Most Light builds focus on mobility or stealth, so try out different variations to figure out your preferences. You are more squishy as a Light player and won’t survive long when you start getting hit, so keep this in consideration. The following loadout is based on our time playing as a Light contestant:
| Specialisation | Weapon | Gadgets |
|---|---|---|
| Cloaking Device Grappling Hook | LH1 XP-54 M26 Matter | Gateway Pyro Grenade Breach Charge Vanishing Bomb |
Best Light build specialisation
Turn invisible to keep foes guessing. Image captured by VideoGamer.
Use the Grappling Hook to enhance your mobility. Image captured by VideoGamer.
Stealth and movement are key when it comes to playing as the Light class in The Finals. To this end, here are the specialisations we recommend:
Cloaking Device
Being able to turn invisible lets you pop up, attack, reposition, and catch your foe off guard. While that is all well and good, your usage of such a tactic is dependent on several factors. For instance, a Motion Tracker or skilled opponent can catch your bluff and knock you out. Your low health means that you should always be aware of enemy Heavy units with their RPG-7 launchers and stray bullets or grenades. Also, ever since Season 3, a Glitch grenade can also disable you so keep an eye out for them.
Grappling Hook
This grants you a range of options and a ton of verticality that your foes might not have access to. It gives you a clear edge since you can reposition between rooftops and vantage points or push an advantage to get a team wipe. It can take a while to get used to, especially while moving between platforms or buildings. If you’re familiar with Apex Legends, think about how frustrating an aggressive Pathfinder is and you’ll have a reasonable impression of how useful the Grappling Hook can be.
While not as popular as the other two, don’t overlook the Evasive Dash specialization. It’s situationally useful, especially if you focus on a “gotta go fast” type of gameplay. Dashing away can be very good with anything that works at close range.
Best Light build weapon
LH1 is currently the best long-medium range option. Captured by VideoGamer
The best run and gun weapon in the game. Captured by VideoGamer
When it comes to your weapon, it again depends mostly on your chosen Specialisation. Grappling Hook lovers can pick anything that suits them at any range, while those using the Cloaking Device will want to go all in on close combat weapons. Here are the ones we recommend:
LH1 battle rifle
The LH1 battle rifle is the best long-range option for the Light build, outpacing even the sniper. After the Recurve Bow nerfs, the LH1 quickly positioned itself as the best pick to fight at range in Season 4. Season 5 only reaffirmed its dominance among the Lights’ choices. Go for a Grappling Hook to change positions and you can easily combat anything at long and medium ranges. The gun’s damage is great, has a decent rate of fire, you just have to get used to its recoil pattern.
XP-54 SMG
The XP-54 fell from grace but is back in force in Season 5. The fast-firing SMG can shred enemies at close and mid ranges, easily able to win you fights. Combined with the Light Build’s mobility, you can zip in and out fights like a breeze. Its hip-fire accuracy is good enough for close range, but make sure to aim down sights and shoot in measured bursts at mid-range.
M26 Matter
The M26 Matter is an odd weapon, but we can’t argue its efficiency. Classified as a bolt-action shotgun, it deals devastating damage at close range. The main strength of this weapon comes down to its TTK – it takes only two shots to kill a fellow Light, and merely one extra (so three) for both Mediums and Heavies. Another matter to consider (pun intended) is that this weapon doesn’t benefit from a headshot multiplier, meaning that you can safely just aim at the enemy center mass.
Best Light build gadgets
Use the Gateway to teleport between key locations. Image captured by VideoGamer.
Rely on the Breach Charge to smash through walls or even ceilings. Image captured by VideoGamer.
Pyro Grenades are a safe bet against Goo obstacles and enemy players. Image captured by VideoGamer.
You can equip a generous three gadgets in The Finals. The three you should choose are:
Gateway
It’s essentially a portal gun. You can place two of them and use them as portals to immediately travel to one or the other. As you can imagine, the plays pulled off by this gadget are going to be as frustrating as they are impressive. Just remember that enemies can walk through this. Another option sneaky players should consider is the Vanishing Bomb.
Breach Charge
Clearing terrain is always a handy option, especially when the Cashout Station is on a floor above yours. Packing a Breach Charge will let you open new flanking routes this way. While Season 3 nerfed its player damage, it’s still a solid option for destruction. And if you prefer to win any 1v1 fight instead, opt for the Stun Gun. Season 5’s mid-season patch additionally buffed the gadget, making it a great choice for any game mode.
Pyro Grenades
These are great at area denial. And they burn through Goo too, letting you open enemy defenses for your allies. We’d pick these over the regular Frag grenade but you might want to consider the Gas grenade for protecting objectives with lethal gas.
As we’ve said, you shouldn’t focus on the most optimal build and instead play the way you want. Tweaking this suggested loadout to suit you will let you enjoy the game more. This especially goes for the gadget options – always look to pair them to what your team needs and for the game mode you’re playing.
Strategies for playing Light build
Based on our time with the game, here are some things to keep in mind if you pick the Light class:
- Be extra wary of damage, since the Light Contestant is super squishy. With 150 health, even stray shots can whittle down your health bar in a flash.
- While jumping and sliding toward an enemy makes you harder to hit, they only need a few shots to take you out. So rely on your Cloaking Device or Grappling Hook to make things difficult for foes.
- Fire and toxic gas can knock you out. This is especially true in contested areas like Cashout Stations. I learned this the hard way when a stray Pyro grenade took out a third of my health. Similarly, you can use this to your advantage against enemy Light class users.
- When faced with a strong opponent, flank them by entering a location from a different window or zipline to catch foes off-guard.
After reading about the best loadout for the Light build in The Finals, also check out the same for the Medium and Heavy builds.
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The Finals
- Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s): Action, First-Person Shooter, Shooter
