High DPS →
PackIV Laser
Comes standard with the Jackal. Higher DPS and adequate range make it the superior choice for close to medium-range combat.
LASER WARS
Rezarus Laser Wars is a team-focused PvP laser arena combat mode built around shield management, focused fire, and tight coordination. Players pilot Jackal tanks equipped with PackIV Lasers, battling in close-quarters skirmishes where blocking for teammates and timing your attacks can matter just as much as raw aim. If you are new to Laser Wars, here's a quick guide to getting started in this mode.
Rezarus Laser Wars
What Is Laser Wars?
Laser Wars simplifies Total Wars CTF gameplay to its core, featuring mostly-locked loadout Jackals equipped with standard PackIV Lasers. This medium-paced mode emphasizes team coordination, rewarding players who synchronize their attacks on the same target and support one another by blocking incoming shots. Gameplay often pulls players into extended, close-quarters skirmishes, creating intense, chaotic, and memorable battles. Mastering this mode requires both individual skill and team synergy, essential for reaching the highest levels of play in Rezarus.
Laser Types
In Laser Wars, players have access to two laser types — one built for raw damage, the other trading power for reach.
← Long Range
PackII Laser
Trades off DPS for increased speed and range, rewarding players who prefer to fight at a distance.
Most battles will heavily rely on the PackIV Laser, as its higher DPS and adequate range make it the superior choice for close to medium-range combat.
Both laser types may be swapped to unphased mode by pressing 5. Unphased lasers are colored green, travel further but only produce half damage.
Available Modules
In Laser Wars the first six loadout modules are locked, while the 7th module may be selected from the preset loadouts on the loadout screen. The modules include:
- Positive Feed Amplifier: Doubles battery feed rate and range area
- Auto Repair: Auto repairs armor while armor remains above 0
- Decoy Smoke: Mimics a false damaged-smoking effect to mislead opponents
- Magnifier: Adds zoom functionality and increases laser range
- Shields Shifter: Automatically balances shield distribution at the cost of slower regeneration (highly recommended if new)
- Stealth: Prevents your blip from appearing on enemy radar
- Thrusters Pack: Provides rocket thruster capability to your tank
You may change your 7th module anytime after entering a reload pad.
Strategies
Strategy
// Survivability
Shield Shifting
Learning how to shield shift is one of the most important skills in Laser Wars, as it greatly increases your survivability. The goal of shield shifting is to keep the current shield value—the larger number shown in the shield HUD—below its maximum allocation. Shields only regenerate while they are below their assigned capacity, so a fully allocated side will stop recharging until its value drops again.
Trying to track exact shield numbers during combat can be difficult, especially while aiming and maneuvering. Instead of focusing on the numbers, use the shield colors in your HUD as a quick visual indicator of the strength on each side.
The Equalize Shields function (default: Right Control) is extremely useful. It resets shield allocations to their default values — either 50/50 or 100/100 when using a Shields Doubler. Many players shift shields during combat, and then equalize immediately afterwards to restore balanced regeneration on both sides.
Keep in mind that shields only transfer when shield allocation on one side is lowered below the amount of shield currently present there.
If shield shifting feels overwhelming at first, start with the Shields Shifter module. It automatically keeps your shields balanced, allowing you to focus on movement and aim while learning the basics. Practice arenas are also a great place to train shield shifting. Use the #counter function to track how many shots you can survive before destruction—the better your shifting, the longer you survive.
// Coordination
Focused Fire
Focused fire is a crucial team strategy that involves concentrating fire on a single target. While the concept is simple, executing it effectively can be challenging, as enemies often move or become temporarily obscured, requiring players to switch targets. Developing the skill to switch targets efficiently takes practice. Additionally, some targets are more strategic to prioritize for various reasons. Over time, learning to identify these high-priority targets will improve your effectiveness no matter who you're playing with.
To better coordinate focused fire, communicate rapidly with your teammates through the team voice comms.
// Team Sustain
Blocking and Cycling
Blocking and cycling is another core strategy in Laser Wars. A team remains far stronger when more players remain alive, as numbers create pressure, coverage, and sustained firepower. Because of this, your objective is not only to keep yourself alive, but also to help keep your teammates in the fight.
This means thinking in terms of the team's total health pool rather than only your own shields. If a teammate is low on shields and vulnerable while you still have strong defenses, it would be smart to step in, draw enemy fire, or absorb damage so they have time to recharge and rejoin the battle.
Well-coordinated teammates who rotate pressure in this way are said to be cycling. An effective cycling duo can dramatically increase their survivability, remain active longer, and absorb far more damage than either player could alone.
This back and forth style play not only helps regenerate shields more effectively, but also confuses opponents.
// Arena Recharge
Gold Reload Pads
Gold reload pads provide positive feed for every tank, regardless of team color. Sitting on one will supercharge your battery, letting you sustain fire far longer than normal. Because they feed all colors equally, gold pads cannot be captured — making them contested, high-traffic battle grounds where fights naturally break out.
TipRunning a Positive Feed Amplifier is well worth it here — it extends the reach of a gold pad's positive feed, so you can recharge without parking directly on top of it.
Mode Challenge and Difficulty
Mode Skill Depth
8 / 10
Overall Skill Rating
Individual Skill
7 / 10
Team Play
9 / 10
Laser Wars is generally considered a moderate to high skill depth mode compared to other game modes in Rezarus.
With only one tank class and mostly locked Jackal loadouts and few weapons, the mode is far less complex than Total Wars CTF. However, it still preserves the core fundamentals of strong team play that makes Total Wars CTF so rewarding. The team play is what gives this mode more depth than either Impulse Wars or Phoenix Wars, along with a higher skill ceiling since individual skill by itself no longer dominates all. In fact the team play aspect is so important that it more than often compensates for a lack of individual skill.
Laser Wars is competitive, yet still approachable. It offers a strong middle ground for both new players and veterans, as experienced players are often willing to help newcomers learn the teamwork, positioning, and defensive fundamentals that transfer well into Total Wars CTF.
Overall, the mode attracts a wide range of skill levels and rewards coordinated teamwork more than pure individual mechanics.
// Field Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.01
Are loadouts locked in Laser Wars?
Yes. All players share the same preset loadouts in Laser Wars — with the exception of the 7th module where a few select modules are available. This keeps gameplay balanced and focused on positioning and teamwork.
Q.02
What are the most popular Laser Wars arenas?
The most popular Laser Wars arenas are DecemX and Maulgrounds.
Q.03
What module is recommended for new players?
Either the default Positive Feed Amplifier or the Shields Shifter module is recommended for new players.
Q.04
Does Auto Repair still work after I've lost my armor pool?
No. Auto Repair only repairs existing armor. Once your armor has been depleted there is no armor to repair.
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