DCUO Basic Guide: Collections, Investigations and Briefings

Summary

This guide provides an in-depth look at Collections, Investigations, and Briefings in DC Universe Online (DCUO), designed to help new and returning players navigate these essential features. The video explains how to collect items, unlock rewards, and enhance gameplay through various collectibles. It also covers useful tools like Radar Enhancers and the Batman Ally to assist players in finding these collectibles more efficiently. With practical tips for completing collections and earning valuable rewards, this guide is perfect for players aiming to maximize their in-game experience and character progression.

Takeaways

• 😀 Collections come in various rarity levels: Green (easy), Blue, Purple, Yellow (Exotic), and Orange (rarest).
• 😀 Collections reward players with styles, base items, feats, and augments, which are essential for progression.
• 😀 Radar enhancers are items that reveal collection, investigation, and briefing locations on the mini-map for a limited time.
• 😀 The Batman ally at rank 6 reveals collections, investigations, and briefings on the mini-map, making it easier to find them.
• 😀 Investigations focus on story elements, providing background and lore that help explain the game world.
• 😀 Briefings provide additional story context and are often tied to specific regions, events, or DLCs.
• 😀 Collections, investigations, and briefings are available across the game world and can be found in specific areas tied to updates or events.
• 😀 You can purchase radar enhancers and other useful items from Dr. Fate in the House of Legends, or obtain them through the marketplace.
• 😀 Some collections are exclusive to certain DLCs and events, such as *Birds of Prey* or seasonal events like April Fools' Day.
• 😀 If you struggle to find specific collection pieces, you can use the broker to purchase missing items, though they may be expensive.
• 😀 Completing collections, investigations, and briefings rewards you with valuable items like base items, source marks, and styles that aid in progression.

Q & A

What are collections, investigations, and briefings in the context of this game?

Collections, investigations, and briefings are gameplay elements where players collect items, follow storylines, and unlock rewards. Collections are items to collect, investigations give story context, and briefings provide additional lore and narrative details.

How are collections categorized by rarity?

Collections are categorized by color, with green being the least rare, followed by blue, purple, yellow (exotic), and occasionally orange, which is even more rare.

What is the significance of the radar enhancers in the game?

Radar enhancers help players locate collections, investigations, and briefings in the open world. When activated, they appear on the mini-map as a magnifying glass icon, making it easier for players to find these items.

How long do radar enhancers remain active?

Radar enhancers remain active for 15 minutes. Once the time expires, players need to acquire more to continue searching for collections, investigations, and briefings.

Can radar enhancers be bought and transferred between characters?

Yes, radar enhancers can be purchased from Dr. Fate in the House of Legends and can be transferred between characters. They are account-bound, so you can use them on multiple characters.

What is the Batman ally and how does it help with finding collections?

The Batman ally, when leveled up to rank 6, reveals investigations, briefings, and collections on your mini-map, making it easier to find these items in the game world.

How does the Batman ally's passive ability affect collection speed?

At rank 6, the Batman ally increases the collection speed, allowing players to gather items more efficiently and reducing the time spent searching.

What are the rewards for completing investigations and briefings?

Completing investigations and briefings can reward players with styles, base items, plants for base items, and catalysts for augments, depending on the DLC and the specific task.

Can players buy collections from the broker?

Yes, collections can be bought and sold on the broker, but they can be quite expensive, especially on certain servers. Players can choose to buy missing collection pieces if they are having trouble finding them.

What are the different types of briefings in the game?

There are three main types of briefings: global, franchise, and episode. Global briefings are tied to seasonal events, while franchise briefings relate to the game's core universe, and episode briefings are linked to specific DLCs.