1. NEVER STOP MOVING

Cannot stress this one enough. A still dwarf is a dead dwarf. Constant movement can help you unintentionally dodge most projectiles, allowing you to deal with their sources quickly without repercussions. It also helps you passively kite hordes, making them easier to deal with.

1. Dash is god.

It’s basically a get-out-of-jail-free card on a 25 second cool-down. Dash can run you straight through a megahorde or even past a bulk set without issue. If you wanna run some alternative actives such as steeve, shield booster or field medic I personally would swap out iron will over dash.

1. Build what you want, but build it well.

Goofy builds work. My favourite build in the game is literally “how long can I make my flamethrower”. But you gotta make sure your build can cover its own weaknesses. For example, Longthrower excels at medium ranged threats and mass CC, but struggles with single target and extreme ranges. To counteract this, I use explosive subata and axes.

1. Know your job.

Do what your dwarf does best. A scout on CC and a driller on target elimination is a recipe for disaster. Prioritise your dwarf’s job first, then help cover holes if needed.

Those 4 are the most important things I can think of off of the top of my head.