So you just got Quantum Break, or you unlocked a new type. How in the world you you select the mode you want in battle? You press "q" and it seems to activate randomly. Well, there is a trick that took me a few times to figure out. You may have checked the "Help" tab in-game, but there seems to be no information on this subject, just basic descriptions on the different modes. How in the world do you use this obscure upgrade? This guide is here for you.

In order to select a certain Quantum Break mode you have to press the "w-a-s-d" keys depending on which mode you want a short time after pressing "q" to start up the Quantum Break. You can also move the mouse in the direction of the move you would like selected, but this can be more unpredictable and may end up activating the wrong mode. Take this into account when choosing which method is better for you, and if one doesn't work, you might want to try the other. As you can see in the picture, in the middle bottom it says Quantum Break "Enhanced Mode" is the one about to be activated. This means that in about one second, I will activate "Enhanced Form." The way I would select other modes is by pressing the "w-a-s-d" keys in the direction of the mode I want to activate. If I wanted to activate "Devastate Form" for example, I would press the "w" key. This in turn will cause that mode to highlight, kind of like the one selected right now.

Now that you know how to use the basic parts of Quantum Break, you might want to get into the more advanced forms that you have to unlock. These forms can be unlocked in the architect section of development in the far right. As you can see in the picture below, there are three nodes in a line horizontally. These three nodes are the nodes used to unlock the next forms of Quantum Break. The one I have selected now in the picture is the node used to unlock the Armored Form. From left to right the nodes unlock the Accelerate Form, the Devastate Form, and the Armored Form. They should specify which unlocks what when you hover over them as well.



Accelerate Form has improved acceleration and fuel usage, but not as much benefit to other systems. This form is good for flitting around the battle and quickly going in and striking at enemies when their guard is down. The Devastate Form is a power machine with extra focus on damage, but no benefits to speed or survivability. Armored Form is very focused on shield and armor support with shield recharge vamping up considerably as well as probably some benefit to armor strength (untested), but no benefit to other systems such as speed or damage. Each mode has benefits and downsides, so pick and choose based on what works for you. Maybe use the Devastate Mode for extra damage on a mech that is more focused on survivability to compensate for normal lack of attack power. Experiment! Learn! Adapt!

Now that you know how to activate the different forms that you may have, go forth and conquer!
I can practically feel the quarks shaking in their... Feet?
Boots? Whatever, go!