King's Station

Undawn contains ample PvE content. In-game, this content is known as "Special Ops". One of the most challenging of these in the early stages of the game is King's Station. What kinds of surprises does this Special Ops contain? Let's talk about that now.

**Requirements**

King's Station is available at Lv. 35 and must be initiated with a team of 3-4 players. A team of less than 3 cannot match for it. Additionally, while this Special Ops can be challenged an unlimited number of times, the rewards can only be claimed once. Also, being the first available weekly Special Ops, its difficulty is markedly greater than prior basic Special Ops. Players will need to be both mentally and materially prepared.

**Special Ops Overview**

King's Station is divided into four phases: the search for the signal source, defending the Power Control Room, fighting off mob waves, and the final boss.

(1) The Search for the Signal Source

In this phase, players are instructed to reach the marked locations to find the source of a signal. There are three marked locations, which can be easily found by following the instructions. Various mobs will attempt to stop players from advancing. Eliminate them if you can. After reaching the target location, players must play a minigame. Before and after it begins, a large mob of zombies will appear. Thus, it's recommended that two players work together, with one responsible for the minigame and the other for holding off the zombies.

Generally speaking, the first phase is not difficult, as the hostiles are mostly ordinary zombies. Decoy Bombs are an effective means of clearing them. A small number of elite zombies will also appear, which can be dealt with using concentrated firepower.

(2) Defending the Power Control Room

After the first phase, players will arrive at the Power Control Room, which they must defend. Zombies will spawn from all directions in the Power Control Room, including some elite zombies. This phase is markedly more difficult than the first. However, given that players are grouped together in this phase, their firepower is more effective. Device skills can also be employed to great effect. Patience is key to clearing this phase.

(3) Fighting Off Mob Waves

For the next phase, players will have to stave off waves of zombies from the platform on the second floor. Hordes of zombies will attack from all directions. The difficulty increases sharply in this phase, though players are in an excellent position on the second floor because the attacking mobs will be crowded together. In this situation, explosive weapons such as bombing drones and grenade launchers are highly effective. Elite zombies will also spawn in greater numbers in this phase, so you will need some serious firepower to wipe them out.

If you're struggling to kill the zombies, try breaking line of sight with the ranged zombies to minimize damage sustained.

(4) The Final Boss

The final boss of King's Station is the Groundsmasher. He is significantly more difficult than the Corruptor of the Lost City. Here are some important tips to help you when fighting him.

1. The crystals on the Groundsmasher's body are his weak points. Shoot these to inflict greater damage.

2. The Groundsmasher has both melee and ranged attacks, which deal high but not fatal damage. Watch your positioning.

3. The Groundsmasher will summon crystals every so often and then deal massive AoE damage. These crystals can be used as cover from his attack. Players must move behind the crystals when prompted to avoid taking damage. The boss takes quite a bit of time between these actions, affording players ample time to maneuver behind the crystals in advance to reload or heal.

4. Mobs will appear throughout the battle which should be dealt with quickly.

To win this fight, it's best to focus on taking care of the mobs and maneuvering into the best positions before attacking the boss. The boss' AoE skills also aren't particularly strong, and are easily avoided, so there is no need to be nervous.

**Conclusion**

King's Station is the first challenging Special Ops that players will encounter, as it contains many zombies and powerful elites. For players who have only just reached Lv. 35, it will be particularly difficult. However, given the rewards and the weekly nature of this Special Ops, it's worth attempting several times to clear. For players who are dedicated to PvE gameplay, this presents a particularly exciting experience.