grondak
Destrier
Posts: 68
Karma: 37
Pilot name: Grondak
Platform: iOS
League: Gold
Favorite robot: Hover
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Post by grondak on Jan 18, 2018 2:49:48 GMT -5
Obviously, you can do with out one! But I’m interested on which of the following are considered most useful/versatile?
1) Aphid Jesse
2) Plasma Gareth
3) Stalker - Noricum
4) Stalker - Pinata
My experience in Gold 1 is the Aphid Jesse at lvl 9 edges this - 64 speed version of the Aphid Patton....although the Gareth gives it a run for its money. I find the Stalkers lower firepower limiting in terms of versatility although it’s beacon capping and annoyance factor are high!
How would you rate these three? Which should I focus on as I move out of Gold 1?
Thanks
Grondak
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Post by Robotor Affan on Jan 18, 2018 2:55:31 GMT -5
I'm battling between E3 and E2 in Android.
using Gareth Level 12 with Pinata/Orkan level 10/9.
I don't have Jesse but I read its something fun and worth it (especially with 4 aphid).
As for Stalker, I think Gust is the best weapon for him now.
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Post by Koalabear on Jan 18, 2018 8:59:43 GMT -5
Gust Stalker is a deadly little bugger. If I get another Gust, I'm going to try out the build. And if I get 3 Gusts, they're going to go on my seldom used Gepard.
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Flare
Destrier
Posts: 66
Karma: 30
Pilot name: Flarethedragon
Platform: iOS
League: Diamond
Server Region: Asia
Favorite robot: Stalker
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Post by Flare on Jan 18, 2018 9:24:35 GMT -5
For the aphid jesse, it’s a tank killer, and does its job well.
Gareth can take a lot of damage with its shield, but it will be destroyed by rockets.
Stalker is an awesome bot, and pinatas or aphids are good on it as they do their damage in bursts, so you don’t have to expose yourself too much.
I have no idea about the noricums though.
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Post by ezekielcrow on Jan 18, 2018 10:13:04 GMT -5
Gust Stalker is a deadly little bugger. If I get another Gust, I'm going to try out the build. And if I get 3 Gusts, they're going to go on my seldom used Gepard. Amen. Gust stalker, played right is a frightful beast. I'm working on hulking mine out to mk2 (bot only). Gareth is also a boss when set up with gust storm. Ive made a habit of running down and destroying zarnages....and anything dumb enough to point plasma my way.  Its also a big help to the team against ancile. I absolutely love my Aphid mk2 Jesse. Although I do find the aphid patton to have more versatility in firing sequence, the speed more than makes up for that. |
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Post by Koalabear on Jan 18, 2018 10:24:15 GMT -5
Gust Stalker is a deadly little bugger. If I get another Gust, I'm going to try out the build. And if I get 3 Gusts, they're going to go on my seldom used Gepard. Amen. Gust stalker, played right is a frightful beast. I'm working on hulking mine out to mk2 (bot only). Gareth is also a boss when set up with gust storm. Ive made a habit of running down and destroying zarnages....and anything dumb enough to point plasma my way. Its also a big help to the team against ancile. What levels are your Shottie Gareth at? You make me really want to try this. I haven't used my Gareth in forever. He's at level 8. My Storm is 8, but my Gust is level 5 right now, on it's way to 6. I've been revamping my long range hangar a lot. It's more or less my "try other builds" hangar. So I'm thinking of dusting off my Gareth. |
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Post by ezekielcrow on Jan 18, 2018 10:53:43 GMT -5
Amen. Gust stalker, played right is a frightful beast. I'm working on hulking mine out to mk2 (bot only). Gareth is also a boss when set up with gust storm. Ive made a habit of running down and destroying zarnages....and anything dumb enough to point plasma my way. Its also a big help to the team against ancile. What levels are your Shottie Gareth at? You make me really want to try this. I haven't used my Gareth in forever. He's at level 8. My Storm is 8, but my Gust is level 5 right now, on it's way to 6. I've been revamping my long range hangar a lot. It's more or less my "try other builds" hangar. So I'm thinking of dusting off my Gareth. Shottie gareth is lv11 bot, Lv7 weaps and on a long slow climb to mk2. I play in gold 2 but usually play hangars with bot/weapon levels between 7-9 with a few tankers thrown in. Gareth is good at managing distances which is what the gust/storm needs. I usually sneak to 200-250m before engaging. Ive taken a distracted bulga but mostly bucketfulls of griffs and carnages. This guy eats energy throwers...and has a high grin factor. |
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Post by ᒪΛᏟIΛ on Jan 18, 2018 12:15:56 GMT -5
Gust stalker by far
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Post by ѻﻭɼﻉ on Jan 18, 2018 14:44:08 GMT -5
Aphid Jesse is more likely to have the best combat longevity and damage output when played right, and, it’s super fun.
Gareth dies too easily
Stalker with Magnums or Gust is the way to go, and for combat longevity, while planning an attack, assess the location of cover nearby for the reload and stealth cooldown.
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Post by frunobulax on Jan 18, 2018 15:42:42 GMT -5
Obviously, you can do with out one! But I’m interested on which of the following are considered most useful/versatile? 1) Aphid Jesse 2) Plasma Gareth 3) Stalker - Noricum 4) Stalker - Pinata Off the shelf? Punisher Gary and Aphid Jesse. Both have their moments, can do decent damage in the right situation. As I just got my first Gust today (won over 6k components in a silver chest) I'll switch my Gary to Storm Gust soon. About the Stalker - I find it's overvalued by many players. Good players will keep their distance if the Stalker enters Stealth mode and corner it once Stealth runs out. And you don't always find a convenient cover that you can dance around with the other bot. It just goes down too easily when it has to cross open space. With a Gary at least you can survive snipers and Zeus builds for a while (I always open with my Gary if it's in the lineup), and get to that center beacon in BR. |
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Post by Joopiter on Jan 18, 2018 16:13:11 GMT -5
If you don't have gusts or the ability to get gusts in the near future then go with a punisher gareth or orkan/pinata gareth. I think a gareth is fun to play and it should still hold it's own in Diamond.
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Post by endyu on Jan 18, 2018 17:01:27 GMT -5
If you don't have gusts or the ability to get gusts in the near future then go with a punisher gareth or orkan/pinata gareth. I think a gareth is fun to play and it should still hold it's own in Diamond. I was opening with a Punisher Gareth for a while in Diamond 2, it kept my overall damage really low because I could last a while as long as I don't run into Tulu's... Took him out and replaced him with a new Kumi I just got from WSP and I skyrocketed to Expert 3 very quickly. My Kumi doesn't last as long because it's run with Orkans and I'm far more aggressive playing it. I can't say I regret it though, I loved the gameplay of the Gareth and figuring out how to kill different bots. It helped me be content with my hangar while my stuff was upgrading. I switched builds fairly often on it because it's actually quite versatile. |
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Post by ezekielcrow on Jan 20, 2018 1:02:43 GMT -5
I think the gareth is a very effective mini tank but far too many players rely on his speed and shield. His most important ability by far is corner shooting, then speed, with the shield a distant third and only against energy. I cant say how many times this has saved me from a mouthful of orkans. Tulus and tridents though, are bad news.
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Post by Shahmatt on Jan 22, 2018 22:51:10 GMT -5
The Orkan Pinata Gareth is deadly and reliable.
I look forward to trying a Shotgun Gareth after I get my first Gust - hopefully sooner rather than later.
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Post by inesb on Jan 23, 2018 5:51:50 GMT -5
I´m in Expert league and there I don´t see many light bots any more. Only some Gareth and Stalkers are still around. My favorite is Gareth with Orkan and Aphid.
I have a Jesse, too. Sometimes I run him with 4 Aphids. A fast and deadly bot, but also a little fragile. I think my Leo is a much better Aphid platform, first because of its big health pool, second because of the Ancile I have put on top.
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Its also a big help to the team against ancile.
