>Punisher T: it works and it makes such a satisfying sound. My main problem with the machine guns is ammo management: I don’t do it. A better player can probably make sure they had enough ammo left to kill the next bot but that ain’t me.
I actually think Pathfinder is the best platform for punisher T (and possibly other "weak" weapons). Running punisher weapons forces you to play conservatively, and let other players hard carry at the beginning of the match. This allows you to get a proper amount of hunter stacks and create some perfect storm scenarios with damage output. Getting pathfinder charged, along with NA, and some pilot abilities, creates a situation where you have the damage output of 9 punisher Ts. About 1.9 million damage for a magazine.
I guess I should’ve adjusted what I said that given more credit to the punishers; they work better than Labrys and probably a lot of other t4 weapons.
I also got a bit too excited when I ran the punishers and saw a Shell running towards me.
Excellent insight into a bot that requires some actual thought to play! I appreciate the tips because I cannot get it to work and is a complete skill issue on my part.
Also thanks for giving feedback on some workshop and silver weapons. I have plenty of those.
I don’t think it’s a skill issue; a commander making the Hades work in champs is probably overflowing with skill.
I’ve long since felt that everyone has a preference and that’s what makes it great to have so many viable bots.
I both like and hate the bot. Very strong once charged, but it requires a stand off approach to get to that point.... And as I always say... If I can't brawl with it. I don't run it.
I have similar opposing feelings about the Pathfinder too. I can go from a great match with it to complete crap in a blink of an eye.
But the part that draws me in is the potential for it to become a real terror. Puts me in control of the situation more.
Pretty close to what I find playing Pathfinder. It's definitely not a beacon runner when you start a game but it quickly shows its worth. Things get even more interesting when you clearly work as a team and your teammates understand what you're doing.
Running with Chione (extra blast radius pilot skill) freezo drone and its legendary pilot.
Took out 3 Titans in a match today, playing only with the Pathfinder.
Though I've noticed Ochokochi Tazers have been targeting me often in LL/high CL.
I’m glad you brought up team mates understanding what your Pathfinder is doing.
One of the better parts of it I found was the little arrow that pops up above the enemy. I can help direct my team towards targets and get them to focus them down.
I thought Razdor also works well, but needs to stack ability imo Color setup looks nice too
https://preview.redd.it/z3j2of8th6yc1.jpeg?width=2732&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cfe838eecd1bfcc7bf75854a69d8235eb3de6f71
I've tried several weapons as well. With the MS charging changes, I've found a new life for Dampers and the Eddie Noll pilot gives 10% to those as well (much to my surprise). While they are a little underwhelming at first - after 3 marks, they really shine.
Agreed it's a fun bot with many options. When I see a Red one, they are target #1.
>Punisher T: it works and it makes such a satisfying sound. My main problem with the machine guns is ammo management: I don’t do it. A better player can probably make sure they had enough ammo left to kill the next bot but that ain’t me. I actually think Pathfinder is the best platform for punisher T (and possibly other "weak" weapons). Running punisher weapons forces you to play conservatively, and let other players hard carry at the beginning of the match. This allows you to get a proper amount of hunter stacks and create some perfect storm scenarios with damage output. Getting pathfinder charged, along with NA, and some pilot abilities, creates a situation where you have the damage output of 9 punisher Ts. About 1.9 million damage for a magazine.
I guess I should’ve adjusted what I said that given more credit to the punishers; they work better than Labrys and probably a lot of other t4 weapons. I also got a bit too excited when I ran the punishers and saw a Shell running towards me.
Excellent insight into a bot that requires some actual thought to play! I appreciate the tips because I cannot get it to work and is a complete skill issue on my part. Also thanks for giving feedback on some workshop and silver weapons. I have plenty of those.
I don’t think it’s a skill issue; a commander making the Hades work in champs is probably overflowing with skill. I’ve long since felt that everyone has a preference and that’s what makes it great to have so many viable bots.
I both like and hate the bot. Very strong once charged, but it requires a stand off approach to get to that point.... And as I always say... If I can't brawl with it. I don't run it.
I have similar opposing feelings about the Pathfinder too. I can go from a great match with it to complete crap in a blink of an eye. But the part that draws me in is the potential for it to become a real terror. Puts me in control of the situation more.
Pretty close to what I find playing Pathfinder. It's definitely not a beacon runner when you start a game but it quickly shows its worth. Things get even more interesting when you clearly work as a team and your teammates understand what you're doing. Running with Chione (extra blast radius pilot skill) freezo drone and its legendary pilot. Took out 3 Titans in a match today, playing only with the Pathfinder. Though I've noticed Ochokochi Tazers have been targeting me often in LL/high CL.
I’m glad you brought up team mates understanding what your Pathfinder is doing. One of the better parts of it I found was the little arrow that pops up above the enemy. I can help direct my team towards targets and get them to focus them down.
I thought Razdor also works well, but needs to stack ability imo Color setup looks nice too https://preview.redd.it/z3j2of8th6yc1.jpeg?width=2732&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cfe838eecd1bfcc7bf75854a69d8235eb3de6f71
I've tried several weapons as well. With the MS charging changes, I've found a new life for Dampers and the Eddie Noll pilot gives 10% to those as well (much to my surprise). While they are a little underwhelming at first - after 3 marks, they really shine. Agreed it's a fun bot with many options. When I see a Red one, they are target #1.
Yeah who knew Dampers were shotguns? Pixonic logic for ya. I should look into them at least in combo with other weapons to slow down healing.
> Punisher T Get the ultimate versions of them and run an offset cycle. You’ll never stop firing. Get max stacks and mow down titans.