The Finals: 10 Pro Tips to Secure the Cashout and Win

Welcome to The Finals, the chaotic, team-based shooter where every building can come crashing down and victory is measured in cash. With its fully destructible arenas and endless tactical possibilities, it can feel overwhelming at first. But whether you're dropping into Quick Cash or climbing the ranks in World Tour, these 10 pro tips will help you bank more money and stay alive longer.

1. Play the Objective, Not the Kill Counter

Sure, eliminations feel great, but The Finals is about money. The team that holds the cashout station when the timer hits zero wins the round. Focus on defending or stealing the vault, and let your kills come from smart positioning rather than chasing frags. A single perfectly timed steal trumps ten kills.

2. Master the High Ground (and the Ceiling)

Verticality is your best friend. Contesting from rooftops and balconies gives you sightlines over the cashout and makes you harder to hit. Use the ziplines and jump pads to reposition constantly. If an enemy is holding a floor, go through the floor—literally. Blast a hole in the ceiling and drop a gas grenade before they know what hit them.

3. Destruction Is a Tool, Not Just a Trait

Every weapon and gadget can carve through the environment. Use destruction to create new sightlines, remove defensive cover, or drop a chandelier on an enemy's head. If the enemy is camping in a building, bring the building down. The environment is your weapon, so treat it like one.

4. Your Loadout Should Answer the Map

Don't just run the same build for every match. On maps with lots of verticality, bring a jump pad. In tight, cluttered areas, pack a flamethrower or shotgun. The recon grenade is invaluable on large maps where enemies can hide across multiple floors. Adapt your gadgets to the arena you're fighting in, and you'll always have an answer.

5. The Best Defense Is a Good Steal Setup

When you're trying to steal an enemy cashout, don't just run in and hold the interact button. Throw a smoke grenade to hide your location, or pop a mesh shield if playing Heavy. Even better, clear the area first. Use gas or grenades to flush out defenders, then move in with a teammate to cover you. The extra seconds of safety are worth the wait.

6. Use the Ping System Like a Pro

The Finals has an excellent ping system, and a coordinated team will always beat three lone wolves. Mark enemies you're engaging, ping the vault when you drop it, and call out which side the enemy is pushing from. Voice comms aren't always available, but pings are. Use them constantly.

7. Master the Rez (Revive) Game

Getting a teammate back up can swing a fight more than any super weapon. Defibrillators are cheap and can instantly revive a downed ally. Use them behind cover, and always let your Heavy shield the animation. After a revive, the teammate gets a brief window of protection—use that to push an aggressive play.

8. Keep Your Movement Unpredictable

Standing still is a death sentence. Even when you're holding an angle, strafe, crouch, and jump. The Finals' movement is snappy, so you can dart between cover in milliseconds. Slide into fights, jump around corners, and always have an escape route planned before you engage. You'll win more duels by being the harder target to hit.

9. Count Your Coins: Budget for the Late Game

Money is the score, but it's also a resource. At the end of each round, your team's remaining cash determines your placement. Don't waste thousands of dollars on expensive weapon mods if you're short on time—save that cash to protect your lead. On the flip side, if you're behind, risk it all on a steal play while you still have the chance.

10. Cooldowns Are Weapons Too

Your special ability is on a timer, and it can win the game in the right moment. A Heavy's Charge 'N' Slam can crack the floor and scatter defenders off the cashout, while a Medium's Heal Beam can keep your team alive during a last-second steal. Use your ability when the objective matters most, not just when you feel like it. Watch the clock and wait for that final 10 seconds to unleash your ace.

The Finals rewards brains over brawn. With these tips, you'll be banking money, outsmarting your opponents, and clutching that final cashout in no time. Now get out there and make it rain.