Chaining

What is Chaining?

• ▸Chaining is a way for factions to earn Respect
• ▸Respect is what factions "spend" to unlock faction-wide perks
• ▸By multiple faction members collectively making hits on targets in the same time frame, we increase a "Chain Counter" which gives us a slowly increasing Respect Multiplier.
• ▸A 5-minute timer restarts after each successful attack. If no hit is made before the timer runs out, the chain "breaks" and goes into cooldown. There is no way to revive a chain once it breaks.
• ▸You should always LEAVE all targets you defeat during a chain — this gives maximum respect.
• ▸There are milestone hits in the chain that give bonus respect. Higher milestones will be assigned by leadership so all faction members can unlock these merits

Do I Have to Chain?

• ▸Yes — we expect weekly participation in our Saturday chain with a minimum of 200 chain hits per month.
• ▸Chains are an opportunity for ALL members to contribute towards the betterment of the faction, gain personal XP, and earn a long list of merits.
• ▸It doesn't matter if you're a new player or have 1b stats — all hits count.
• ▸Longer chains run 24h+, allowing players from all time zones a chance to participate.

“Stacking Xanax” or “Stacking e” — What Does it Mean?

Prepping for chains involves taking multiple Xanax (starting ~30h before the chain) to build up to 1,000 energy so you can make the maximum number of hits.

• ▸Xanax has a 6–8hr cooldown before you can take another. If you only open Torn once a day, you may need to start earlier.
• ▸During its cooldown, Xanax debuffs all fighting stats by -35%. Take your 4th Xanax at least 6–8 hours before chain start so you're not weakened when it begins.
• ▸Unless you OD, any member can get 40 hits from the initial 1000e stack alone (4 Xanax).
• ▸After using 1,000e, you can refill energy with 30 points (150e) = 6 more hits.
• ▸If you have no drug cooldown, take your 5th Xanax (250e) = 10 more hits (be aware of the debuff). Great time to hit weakened targets coming out of hospital with low health.

How Do I Know Who to Attack?

Organizing & Tracking Targets

• ▸In-Game Target List — Limited functionality and count.
• ▸YATA — Highly recommended! Add your target's Torn ID and sort/filter/monitor in many ways.
• ▸Torn PDA — Highly recommended for mobile! Includes dynamic Target List functionality.

Temporary Weapons

Use temps strategically. Always have one equipped for emergencies.

Managing Medical Cooldown & Health

• ▸Avoid difficult opponents during the chain.
• ▸Med only when you can get full benefit — don't waste it.
• ▸Avoid maxing your Medical Cooldown.
• ▸If you're reaching your max cooldown, target opponents who don't damage you.
• ▸Hit your highest FF targets first so you can re-hit them after hospital with low HP. The priority is always 50+ hits and keeping the chain going.
• ▸Always have a solid backup target list that doesn't damage you.

Holding / Calling Hits

• ▸As milestones approach, check #chain-talk before hitting.
• ▸HOLD = Stop attacking and wait for instructions.
• ▸Leadership assigns bonus hits at hit 250 and above to help everyone earn milestone merits.

Bonus Hit Milestones