A hot drop in BGMI refers to jumping early from the plane right at the start of a match into a high-traffic area full of opponents. Hot drops lead to chaotic, action-packed early games with multiple enemy squads contesting the area.
While hot dropping presents more risk and a likelihood of early elimination, surviving a hot drop can set you up with ample loot and elimination points to kickstart a successful match. However, thriving in a hot drop zone takes skill, quick reflexes, strategic thinking and most importantly – keeping calm under extreme pressure.
In this guide, we provide tips on how to gear up, battle hard and come out on top at BGMI’s hottest drop zones. Master these survival skills, and you’ll demolish the competition no matter how hot the drop gets.
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Prepare Your Settings And Controls
Before attempting any hot drops, optimize your graphics settings and controls so you can spot enemies faster and react quicker in the heat of battle:
Graphics Settings
- Set graphics to Smooth/Extreme to maximize FPS
- Enable Anti Aliasing for sharp visuals
- Set style to Classic for clear enemy spotting
Control Settings
- Customize sensitivity to suit your reflexes
- Enable Gyroscope for precise aiming control
- Set larger firing buttons for easy tapping
- Resize mini-map for better awareness
Choose The Right Location
When preparing to hot drop, choose a location with good loot and cover:
High Tier Loot Areas
Prioritize named locations like Pochinki, Military Base and Novorepnoye as these have better tier weapons and armor spawns. Avoid sparse loot areas.
Cover And Buildings
Choose areas with dense buildings, interior rooms and hard cover for protection during fights. Avoid open areas with little cover.
Execute A Landing Strategy
How you drop into the hot zone makes a huge impact on your early game success:
Landing Techniques
Implement diving and parachute techniques to land before enemies. Time your drop accurately to land on chosen buildings.
Early Game Priorities
Your first priority is a weapon. Grab any gun first before ammo or other items. Take out enemies in the immediate area before looting further.
Grab Weapons And Loot Quickly
Scramble to equip yourself with weapons and essential items first:
Weapon Types
Grab any weapon but prefer Shotguns or SMGs for short-range hot drop fights. Always grab ammo or extended magazines when you find them.
Essential Items
Secure a backpack, helm, vest and healing items before anything else. Only move to better loot once you have essential gear.
Armor And Boosts
Keep an eye out for higher tier vests or helmets. Use bandages, energy drinks or painkillers between fights to boost survivability.
Clear And Secure Your Area
Once armed, aggressively clear your building or area of threats:
Taking Out Immediate Threats
Rush enemies landing near you and take them out quickly with surprise attacks before they find guns.
Controlling A Building/Area
Setup at centrally located buildings. Clear floors methodically and shut doors to buy yourself time to loot safely.
Watch Your Six And Keep Moving
Stay alert and keep repositioning yourself in the hot drop location:
Using Sound To Your Advantage
Keep headphones on max volume to hear enemy movements and gunshots to track threats.
Rotating Safely
Keep rotating buildings, floors and areas so enemies can’t ambush your location. Movethrough cover to avoid getting caught in the open.
Only Take Smart Fights
Avoid every fight and only engage enemies strategically:
Picking Good Battles
Engage in fights you can win quickly based on your and the enemy’s position, gear and health.
Disengaging When Needed
Know when to back out of fights that waste time, resources or attract 3rd parties. Surviving takes priority.
Leverage Your Utilities
Grenades and utilities are extremely effective in hot drop chaos:
Grenades
Always throw grenades before you rush opponents in buildings or cover to inflict damage or scatter them.
Smoke Bombs
Use smoke grenades as visual cover when reviving teammates or when you need to reposition/escape. The smoke distorts enemy aim.
Other Handy Utilities
Also utilize Flashbangs to blind rushers and Molotovs to zone enemies out of cover or rooms.
Stay Calm Under Pressure
Panicking is what gets you killed. Control nerves through:
Managing Nerves
Take deep breaths during intense moments. Confidence in your aim and skills keeps nerves in check even in chaotic situations. Don’t panic spray.
Confidence And Focus
Focus only on winning your next gunfight by making smart plays. Have confidence in your skills to perform under pressure.
Have An Exit Plan
Sometimes it’s best to simply disengage and bail out of the hot drop spot entirely:
Knowing When To Bail Out
If low on health/utility or when facing a full squad, make the call to rotate out before you get pinned down.
Getaway Vehicles
Keep tabs on nearby vehicles you can use to make a quick escape when outmatched.
Conclusion
- Hot drops require lightning quick reflexes, intelligent split-second decision making and nerves of steel.
- Master skills like precise paradropping, efficient looting, strategic movement and scenariospecific utility usage.
- Smart, calculated plays beat panicked reactions. Make good rotation choices and take fights only when advantageous.
- Finally, remain adaptable and don’t get rigid with strategies. No two hot drops play out the same! Maintain calm focus and you’ll conquer any hot drop scenarios you encounter.