Many of you are playing Anthem, wondering how to equip Anthem Consumables. The EA and Bioware online multiplayer RPG shooter is out now on PS4, PC, and Xbox One, and it doesn’t do a very good job of explaining its intricacies. That’s where we come in. If you want to know what Anthem Consumables are and how to equip Consumables, this guide is for you.
How to Equip Anthem Consumables | What are Consumables?
Consumables in Anthem are an item that you can either find or craft for yourself. Consumables essentially act as one-off (you equip them for one mission at a time) stat boost items for your character. You can upgrade your character’s health, damage, defense, and more stats by equipping Consumables. Uncommon Consumables will drop all the time for you, whereas the rare ones will be more difficult to find and craft. If you’re looking for Embers to craft high-level Consumables, our Ember Farming Guide is for you.
To begin with, you will only be able to equip one Consumable, but you will unlock the ability to equip two and then three at Pilot Level 20 and 30, respectively. You will definitely want to equip as many Consumables as you can on each mission, but the game does make it a little unclear as to how exactly you do equip Consumables in Anthem.
How to Equip Anthem Consumables
While it’s not made clear how you equip Consumables in Anthem, thankfully, how to equip Anthem Consumables is simple. To equip Consumables in Anthem, simply follow these steps:
- Head onto the Mission Select Screen
- From here, go two tabs to the right
- You should now be on the Consumables tab
Once on there, you should see the same screen as above (although you may only be able to equip one or two Consumables rather than three). Simply choose the Consumable Slot you wish to add a Consumable to. Now you can choose from the list of Consumables you own to equip.
Anthem's Javelins
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Everything You Need to Know About Anthem's Javelins
So, you're diving into Anthem? Not sure which of the mech suits to climb into first? We've taken them all for a test flight, cooled off under the waterfall, and returned with the lowdown on all four. Here's everything you need to know about Anthem's Javelins. -
Ranger
No matter your preference, you'll be starting your Anthem run in a Ranger. Described as the all around jack of all trades, the Ranger can slot into any situation and round out any team. Rangers can dash across short distances and strike foes with a devastating Shock Mace. -
Lock and Load
As for gear, a Ranger can pack grenades or cannon blasts. These range from elemental bombs to heat-seeking missiles. Rangers can support their team with a bubble shield that protects from foes or enhances damage. Finally, the Ranger's ultimate is a volley of missiles that can hit dozens of enemies at once. -
Colossus
For a mech game, Anthem sure does have some agile suits. If you want a more traditional giant robot experience, may we suggest the Colossus? The biggest of the four Javelins, the Colossus is a tank that blasts into battle with a mounted flamethrower and several ordinances. -
Prepare for Titanfall
The Colossus is all about busting things up. Whether that's with various mortars, a literal firewall or a burst of lightning, you'll be charging through foes and making a lot of noise. There's also a Railgun and a Flak Cannon to strap on if you want to get even more up close and personal. -
Interceptor
You want fast? Pick the Interceptor. With an innate triple jump and three dashes, you'll be moving all around the battlefield as you pepper opponents with shots. Mark enemies with your Target Beacon to single them out and boost damage across your team. Or, just focus in yourself with this mech's range of different systems. -
The Need for Speed
Interceptor players shine in the melee arena. Among their options are an electrifying dash attack, several different elemental ninja stars, and poisonous options for decaying large groups of foes. You can also do the Naruto thing and create duplicates to confuse your opponents before hitting your final strike. -
Storm
Of all the Javelins in Anthem, the Storm is the most unique. It's not every day that your robot suit is slinging magic spells like some kind of wizard from the moon. Storms can hover in mid-air away from danger and pepper the field with damage. -
Bringing the Thunder
You've got everything you'd expect from an elemental warrior. Ice beams, lightning bolts, frost shards, and fireballs, all at your fingertips. When you charge your ultimate, you can combine all the elements into a torrent of energy that can wipe out a whole squadron. -
What's Next for Javelins?
Storm, Colossus, Ranger, and Interceptor. These are the four Javelins that Freelancers can pilot in their Anthem adventures. Will we see more variety in future Javelin designs? New abilities for existing warriors? New chances for combo attacks? Only time and BioWare's roadmap can say for sure.
