Leech at level 9, xpost from Reddit
Nov 16, 2019 12:44:44 GMT -5
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Post by 7Chandrian on Nov 16, 2019 12:44:44 GMT -5
Background: Everybody knows that a 12mk2 leech with 12mk2 Shotguns and Phase Shift melts faces. A lot of small fry (like me) out there have got their hands on this beast, who more realistically have a level 8-12 Mk1 bot with whatever you have already leveled for weapons. Since I'm on a PowerCell starvation diet, I (mostly) didn't use PS. Android, 7k cups last month, Domination and Beacon Rush only.
Random pilot 30: Guidance Operator, Sharpshooter and Gunsmith PunisherT, first three skills I rolled, guess the antiques are getting a skill advantage.
Punisher T 2x12MK2 2x11MK1
Pros: CHEAP! The cooldown matches well with the reload. The bullet spray hides you and your ability well so you get shot more while getting time on target. Punishers crush below 350.
Cons: Punishers under perform in midrange, even with sharpshooter. Even more vulnerable during reload/recharge.
I like this build a lot, but I like having Leadhose Fenrir or Ares better. PunTs work well with the 20PC modules. If you're building and leveling four weapons from scratch and want it leveled in a hurry, PunisherT.
Scourge 3x11mk1, Pulsar 9mk1
Pros: Lock-on makes it easier to leech one red while shooting/baiting another. Scourges draw fire.
Con: EXPENSIVE. Lock on takes forever.
Guidance operator makes this very usable. Pobably the build I will go with, but I wouldn't recommend it if you don't already have the scourges.
Taran 3x11mk1 Corona 9mk1
Pro: Hits like truck.
Con: Weapon and ability didn't synergise for me.
350 is a weird range for this bot, leech seems to do best for me above 400 or below 100, neither is ideal for Tarans. Tarans make me want to spend too much time shooting, and not enough recharging ability. Definitely a strong build, but it didn't work for me.
Storm 2x10mk1 Corona 2x9mk1
Pro: META
Cons: Needs Phase Shift
Shieldbreaker works better than Quantum Radar, benefits most from PS. There is a reason that, MAXED, this is a (the) meta build, but with lower level gear you can't just get in peoples face and delete them, especially without Phase Shift. Storms are reasonable to obtain and upgrade. I like my Coronas better on Mender and Invader, and Leech at level 9 feels too fragile to brawl with. If you can get them quickly, do all storms.
Orkans 4x11mk1
Pro: Big Boom, uses stuff I already have leveled.
Con: Small magazine, short range
I expected to hate this, but really didn't. The boom is big and the cooldown/reload work well together. I'm not as tempted to brawl without ability since the pewpew is obvious. Especially good with shieldbreaker or lockdown ammo. I wouldn't build Orkans for it, but if you have 3 or four, or the medium cryo, give it a try. Very similar to shotguns with more range.
Tulumbas 2x11mk1 2x8mk1
Pro: Good midrange, uses stuff I already have leveled.
Con: Boring, underperforms short range
Not really my bag, but if you're tired of your Tulu Spectre, go for it.
Hydras 2x6mk1 2x5mk1
Pro: Trollollollollololol, reds see red.
Con: Having to live with yourself afterward.
I was drunk and I needed a ride.
Conclusion: Leech is pretty good, but not amazing at level 9. I'd rather upgrade other things. When I run leech I run scourges, Orkans or Punishers. If I had them to spare, I'd run shotguns. Your mileage may vary.
7Chandrian, Android, CF3R11
Random pilot 30: Guidance Operator, Sharpshooter and Gunsmith PunisherT, first three skills I rolled, guess the antiques are getting a skill advantage.
Punisher T 2x12MK2 2x11MK1
Pros: CHEAP! The cooldown matches well with the reload. The bullet spray hides you and your ability well so you get shot more while getting time on target. Punishers crush below 350.
Cons: Punishers under perform in midrange, even with sharpshooter. Even more vulnerable during reload/recharge.
I like this build a lot, but I like having Leadhose Fenrir or Ares better. PunTs work well with the 20PC modules. If you're building and leveling four weapons from scratch and want it leveled in a hurry, PunisherT.
Scourge 3x11mk1, Pulsar 9mk1
Pros: Lock-on makes it easier to leech one red while shooting/baiting another. Scourges draw fire.
Con: EXPENSIVE. Lock on takes forever.
Guidance operator makes this very usable. Pobably the build I will go with, but I wouldn't recommend it if you don't already have the scourges.
Taran 3x11mk1 Corona 9mk1
Pro: Hits like truck.
Con: Weapon and ability didn't synergise for me.
350 is a weird range for this bot, leech seems to do best for me above 400 or below 100, neither is ideal for Tarans. Tarans make me want to spend too much time shooting, and not enough recharging ability. Definitely a strong build, but it didn't work for me.
Storm 2x10mk1 Corona 2x9mk1
Pro: META
Cons: Needs Phase Shift
Shieldbreaker works better than Quantum Radar, benefits most from PS. There is a reason that, MAXED, this is a (the) meta build, but with lower level gear you can't just get in peoples face and delete them, especially without Phase Shift. Storms are reasonable to obtain and upgrade. I like my Coronas better on Mender and Invader, and Leech at level 9 feels too fragile to brawl with. If you can get them quickly, do all storms.
Orkans 4x11mk1
Pro: Big Boom, uses stuff I already have leveled.
Con: Small magazine, short range
I expected to hate this, but really didn't. The boom is big and the cooldown/reload work well together. I'm not as tempted to brawl without ability since the pewpew is obvious. Especially good with shieldbreaker or lockdown ammo. I wouldn't build Orkans for it, but if you have 3 or four, or the medium cryo, give it a try. Very similar to shotguns with more range.
Tulumbas 2x11mk1 2x8mk1
Pro: Good midrange, uses stuff I already have leveled.
Con: Boring, underperforms short range
Not really my bag, but if you're tired of your Tulu Spectre, go for it.
Hydras 2x6mk1 2x5mk1
Pro: Trollollollollololol, reds see red.
Con: Having to live with yourself afterward.
I was drunk and I needed a ride.
Conclusion: Leech is pretty good, but not amazing at level 9. I'd rather upgrade other things. When I run leech I run scourges, Orkans or Punishers. If I had them to spare, I'd run shotguns. Your mileage may vary.
7Chandrian, Android, CF3R11
