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There is a tactical element to RIOT that you will need to use to your advantage to win in any scenario. You will need to act quickly as things can quickly escalate in a riot! So, how will you approach the crowds? Mishandling a situation can create havoc making things more difficult. Not being direct enough can cause complete loss of control!

Here’s the various manoeuvres you can perform in RIOT. How you react will directly impact difficulty!

Standard Square Formation
The general formation used by all units to gather together.

Testudo
Sampled from ancient Roman tactics, the Testudo or “Tortoise formation” is a defensive manoeuvre using shields. The riot police raise their shields and create a defensive “shell” around them.

Line
The police form an orderly line. Standing side-by-side, the single line is a good option for providing distributed force.

Arrow
This manoeuvre is the most efficient way of piercing through a crowd.

Skirmish
The police spread out. This formation is best used in situations where a unit is confronting projectiles such as molotovs.