Best Base Locations Guide Intermediate
Pick the location wrong and you will spend the whole run apologising for it.
The best sites balance resources, defensibility and a survivable raid profile — start safe before attempting an ambitious one.
What To Look For
A strong site has nearby ore and water, fertile-enough ground to farm, a defensible shape with natural chokepoints, and a raid profile your squad can beat.
Safe Starter Sites
Green, calmer regions near Shek or quiet borderlands make forgiving first bases. They raid lightly enough for a developing squad to survive learning.
Ambitious Sites
Resource-rich or strategically placed sites near dangerous regions reward strong squads but raid hard. Earn them with a second base, not a first.
Common Mistakes
Settling for ore while ignoring water, choosing flat indefensible ground, and basing in a region whose raids outmatch the squad. Location decides the whole campaign.
“Heavy armour is stronger than it looks. Put it on your front-line tank.”