Orcs Must Die! Unchained – FAQ/Walkthrough

5 Star Walkthrough Introduction

I wanted to put some information about my videos; the first time you view them, you may feel like I go too fast, or things aren't necessarily too clear. So I wanted to put together a section for things I should probably mention.

Here's a few things I would like to point out about my videos:

• You don't necessarily need to trap exactly as I do - If you're watching it and say "whoa wait I didn't catch that" when I put something down, realize it's not really not necessary to follow it exactly. I myself don't even really trap with an exact framework in mind - sometimes I just put stuff down. Just as long as you're placing your traps appropriately (like not putting a long row of Brimstones), chances are it'll work just fine.
• I need to go fast because of how underleveled I go in - To tie in with the point above, I can't really stop to show you exact placements because I need to use every second to ensure that I get Par Times. Although you may see that I beat the Par Time with plenty to spare, I attempt to get 5 Stars with my first completion, thus I may rush things because I'm not sure how well I'm doing.
• It takes practice to know the map - You should also realize that you're going to need to spend extra time to learn the map, and this is partly why I wouldn't recommend trying to 5 Star on your initial attempt, even if you watch/read my guide. I just know the map really well and that only comes with a ton of practice. It may look like I just know exactly how each map works, and I do, but you may not know how it works by simply watching a video.
• You are NOT supposed to complete the matches with minimal equipment (minimal Parts, minimal Traits, etc.)! - I will say again: My videos are NOT the way the game is supposed to be played! The only reason I go in with minimal equipment is to show others that it's possible to do with basic equipment. I cannot account for everyone's various loadouts, so I need to go in with basic gear that should be (I assume) fairly available for everyone. I want to be able to show that you don't need to be immensely powerful in order to 5 Star a map.
• Almost every winning strategy is almost ENTIRELY about Barricade placements! - Specifically the Barricade placements that you use to defend the Rift. If you see me place Barricades in attempt to "snake" minions around them (which I'll mention later), realize this is usually NOT necessary unless you are undergeared like I am. It is entirely possible to not use snaking at all on most maps, but it does help if you're at the recommended level of the map or going in lower.

With all of that said, I will scream this again at you:

You do NOT need to immediately 5 Star ANY MAP at ANY TIME. It is ENTIRELY possible to come back at a higher level and overpower most maps in damage, as long as you know where to place Barricades.

I do realize there are those that want to get it done earlier for whatever reason. Maybe you just want the 5 Star achievement and get your background for example. Obviously, getting to Account Level 100 takes a significant amount of time, but realize that the highest recommended level seen in Rift Lord is 75. So that means that you really should shoot for being at least 75 in order to even start thinking about getting 5 Stars on the higher Rift Lord maps. I do manage to get the 5 Star on the last map at Account Level 72, but it needs to be noted that I'm extremely familiar with the map, which counts for a lot more than my damage.

So to sum up - Just be patient with earning 5 Stars! I know, I've been there, stressing out about doing my best and getting it done early, but it's really not necessary. The rewards for the Stars are nice, but they're something to simply work towards - the New Hero Victory Chests are the real goal, which just means completing the map.