Summary
- Invest in Bludger damage to win matches.
- Focus on hitting Keepers to make scoring easier.
- Master Bludger interception and target Seekers to gain an advantage.
The Harry Potter universe is full of magical creatures, dozens of spells, and, of course, exciting sports like Quidditch. With the recent release of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, players can now experience what it's like to play an entire Quidditch match against other skilled players.
There are four positions in Quidditch: Chaser, Seeker, Beater, and Keeper. Each one has its own set of skills and importance during a match, and knowing how to play them all can give a significant advantage. It can be the difference between winning the World Cup and going home defeated. Beaters, in particular, have the critical job of not only keeping Chasers from scoring points, but also trying to knock Seekers off their brooms to prevent them from catching the Golden Snitch. Here are a few tips for playing Beater in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions.
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5 Invest In Bludger Damage
A Hard-Hitting Bludger Can Win The Match
- Maximizing skills like Bludger Damage I-III is key.
- Players should carefully manage their skill points to invest them in the right perks.
One of the most important requirements for a Beater is to handle a Bludger like it's a part of their body. They need to be able to throw it as hard as possible. In Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, players can invest their hard-earned points after every match in different skills depending on the position they're playing.
When playing as a Beater, it's important to prioritize skills such as Bludger Damage I-III, and Tackle Damage 1 and 2. They can cause enemies to fall off their brooms sooner after being hit with a few Bludgers, which can be the difference between winning a game or losing it.
4 Focus On The Keeper
Make Chasers' Jobs Easier
- When their team is on the offensive, Beaters can try to hit the Keeper to help their team score.
- Focusing on knocking Keepers off their broom is a good strategy.
As it happens in most sports, Muggle or otherwise, players posted in the scoring sections are often not involved in most of a game's events. They stay at their post and wait patiently to defend their position when the time comes. Keepers in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions are no different, so Beaters must learn how to attack them to make it easier for their team to score.
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In most cases, Beaters can't launch Bludgers at Keepers unless the Beater's team is taking an offensive position. In cases like that, it's a great idea to focus on hitting the other team's Keeper with a Bludger to distract them or even knock them off their broom. This can make it easier for the player team's Chaser to successfully pass the Quaffle through the goalposts.
3 Master Bludger Interception
Give The Other Team's Beater A Taste Of Their Own Medicine
- Bludger handling skills like Summon Boost are very useful when playing as a Beater.
- Players should practice intercepting the Bludger and redirecting it towards members of the opposing team.
Beaters' wooden clubs aren't there just for show. In fact, they're great for hitting the Bludger and redirecting it towards unsuspecting opponents. One of the most useful skills for Beaters in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is being able to intercept other Beaters' Bludgers and hit them back with them.
Naturally, this takes practice. Players will need to participate in a few matches before they get the hang of it. However, once they do, they'll be able to not only defend themselves and their teammates, but also inflict extra Bludger damage to the original sender. While skins and cosmetic elements look great, players should direct their resources towards Bludger handling skills such as Summon Boost. This increases the range at which they can summon the Bludger and steal it from other Beaters.
2 Give Seekers No Quarter
They Can't Catch The Golden Snitch If They Fall Off Their Broom
- When the Golden Snitch is released, Beaters must direct their entire focus on the other team's Seeker.
- Hitting Seekers with a Bludger makes them lose momentum and can knock them off their broom.
One of the most dangerous positions in Quidditch is the Seeker, as they hold a large part of the game's outcome in their hands. Seekers are tasked with catching the Golden Snitch when it's released onto the field. This can often be a difficult task, as the elusive golden ball moves very quickly and erratically. In the Harry Potter cinematic universe, catching the Golden Snitch automatically ends the match, as it's worth 150 points. Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions changes the sport, however, and the winged ball is only worth 30 points.
That said, the Golden Snitch still plays a significant role in the game. It's often released twice, so if one team catches it both times, they're already 60% closer to winning. Beaters must focus on Seekers when the Golden Snitch is released, as, with enough persistence, they can hit them with a Bludger and make them lose momentum, and even knock them off their brooms. This can allow the attacking Beater's Seeker to catch the Golden Snitch and turn the tide in their favor.
1 Don't Underestimate Tackling
When Bludgers Aren't Available, Choose Tackling
- Beaters should try to combine hitting players with the Bludger and tackle them for maximum damage.
- The more damage Beaters do in shorter periods, the easier it will be to stun members of the opposing team.
It's undeniable that a Beater's strongest weapon is the Bludger, and that they should rely on their ability to hit it hard and direct it towards members of the opposing team. However, body attacks should not be underestimated. Beaters will often find themselves in situations where the other team has the Bludger, rendering them unable to perform long-range attacks.
In such cases, tackling other players is also very useful, as it still inflicts damage and can mess with their momentum. In Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, tackling can be used in conjunction with the Bludger as a combined attack. If Beaters can manage to hit Seekers, Chasers or Keepers with the Bludger and then quickly follow up with a tackle, they're more likely to knock them off their broom quicker.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
- Released
- September 3, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Unbroken Studios
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch
- Genre(s)
- Sports
