GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next Rising Storm 2: Vietnam session
Our independent guide breaks down the core systems of Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, offering observations that help you adapt to each side’s strengths and weaknesses. By comparing weapons, mobility options and asymmetric tools, you can refine tactics without relying on external tutorials.
01 / THE GUIDE
Weapon Role Comparison
Match each weapon class to a combat role—assault, support, sniper or anti‑vehicle—and note how its historical performance influences modern balance.
- Keep Southern squad leaders alive; they act as spawn points for their squads.
- Use Northern tunnel spawns to appear behind enemy lines when the fight stalls.
02 / THE GUIDE
Helicopter Coordination Drill
Run a short session where one player pilots a Huey while another provides ground fire, observing how transport timing affects squad survivability.
- Experiment with sniper rifles like the M40 for long‑range Southern play.
- Try the RPG‑7 for anti‑vehicle attacks when playing Northern forces.
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Tunnel Spawn Timing
Experiment with Northern tunnel spawns at different map locations, recording how spawn proximity changes engagement outcomes.
- Use the Loach’s spotting ability to locate enemy positions before committing troops.
- Coordinate SA‑2 missile launches when enemy helicopters are low to maximize hits.
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Napalm vs. Surface‑to‑Air
Stage a scenario where Southern napalm strikes meet Northern SA‑2 missiles, noting which side gains air superiority under various conditions.
- Activate the Ho Chi Minh Trail ability when your team is low on players.
- Place VC traps in likely enemy routes to disrupt Southern advances.
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Proximity VOIP Awareness
Play a match focusing solely on distance‑based voice cues, noting how auditory information replaces visual spotting.
- Use proximity VOIP to stay aware of nearby allies without cluttering voice channels.
- Familiarize yourself with each map’s choke points to plan ambushes.
