revonix
Destrier
There's no harm in capping beacons
Posts: 79
Karma: 23
Pilot name: New Revonix (iOS)/CrypticShadow (Android)/Shadow6105 (FBGR)
Platform: Multiple
Favorite robot: Rogatka. No regrets since owning one.
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Post by revonix on Mar 4, 2017 4:18:06 GMT -5
What are effective beacon cappers? I want a fast robot but can still be able to do a lot of damage, and probably pulling off a kill.
Some people might tell me to get the Galahad, but I can't afford it. No Gold robots and weapons.
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Post by SGT D00M! on Mar 4, 2017 5:12:43 GMT -5
If WSP is in play, Stalker with aphids, maybe magnums. Otherwise Turan Cossack, or levelled up Boa. I ran an over levelled destrier with magnums as a power runner with some success, but I DON'T recomend it.
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Post by sochilli (Saltesers) on Mar 4, 2017 7:18:46 GMT -5
Hah, you thought I was gonna say Taran Cossack.
You were right.
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Post by Spoopy Scary Haunter on Mar 4, 2017 7:20:06 GMT -5
Surprised there was no mention of the Gareth. Galahad is also decently fast, same with carnage
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Post by [apotheosis] on Mar 4, 2017 7:33:52 GMT -5
When you say 'effective' it can only be gary or stalker. cossack gets love from me as well for for capping, but they are slightly more prone to warranty voiding damage on the field than other bots.
I really want to say galahad can fill the role decently as well, but youve ruled him out.
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Post by ou812gr8m8 on Mar 4, 2017 7:39:44 GMT -5
Surprised there was no mention of the Gareth. Galahad is also decently fast, same with carnage ... because he said no gold robots or weapons... otherwise I'd say Gareth too... I guess, as damage is a requirement, the Taran Cossack is a good choice. |
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Post by nocluevok on Mar 4, 2017 9:25:04 GMT -5
Surprised there was no mention of the Gareth. Galahad is also decently fast, same with carnage Gareth for sure. For whatever reason my Galahad at the same level is a lot more squishy...and a whole lot slower. In a head to head fight, my Gareth would often lose to a Galahad, but that was mainly on short maps where a confrontation is less avoidable. Neither can take a full on RDB hit, but the Gareth can backpedal faster. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2017 14:26:00 GMT -5
A Gareth is an affordable beacon capper but the Galahad can defend itself well. The Gareth cannot.
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Post by GuitarGuy on Mar 4, 2017 14:39:37 GMT -5
I find my plasma Gareth goes quite well against plasma Griffins as well as Carnages as long as there not thunders or Tridents. I run a level 10 Gareth and It can take a direct treb fury hit to the shield and do no damage when the bot is fresh. Granted it cant take rocket fire well, but in the right hands it can run circles around larger, slow bots and do much work before being destroyed. Although it lacks the health of its bigger brother and one less light weapon mount, The Gareth, especially in groups can be a great bot to help control the map.
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Giant's Toe
Destrier
Posts: 68
Karma: 17
Pilot name: Giant's toe
Platform: iOS
Clan: [2wik] Wiklings
League: Diamond
Server Region: Asia
Favorite robot: Griffin
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Post by Giant's Toe on Mar 4, 2017 15:19:01 GMT -5
Cossack orkan.
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Post by amoebastudios on Mar 4, 2017 15:19:34 GMT -5
I know you said no gold bots, but really Gareth is the answer.
Otherwise use a taran cossack and level up the taran for your future Gareth.
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Post by carnage on Mar 4, 2017 15:39:15 GMT -5
Another vote for the Gareth.
Sure the OP asks for non-gold bots, but at 1'250, it is really a bargain. Easily the best 'bang for your buck' robot in the game, I sit just in between gold and diamond right now and the Gareth and Galahad are totally dominating out there.
If you have no gold at all, then probably a Cossack or a Schutze. It depends your style.
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Post by gr3ygh05t on Mar 4, 2017 16:13:42 GMT -5
Carnage. The Gareth is fun for up to silver in IOS. In gold it seems Tridents become more frequent and then I recommend something more substantial. The Carnage can take all the way to top tier.
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Post by jckidd on Mar 4, 2017 17:43:02 GMT -5
Non gold - Thunder carnage. Gold - all hail the mighty mighty Gareth ?
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Post by blastronaut on Mar 4, 2017 17:45:23 GMT -5
Lancelot
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Post by SGT D00M! on Mar 4, 2017 18:32:42 GMT -5
You are not nearly as clever or funny as you think you are. |
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Post by blastronaut on Mar 4, 2017 18:49:44 GMT -5
SGT D00M! Not trying to be funny. People use Rhinos for capping beacons, Lance is just as good with its Rush ability. I would've said Natasha if I was trying to troll.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2017 19:35:30 GMT -5
The thing is, Rhino has the speed boost at all times. Lancelot has to wait 20 seconds for 10 seconds of rush.
Lancelot is better at taking back heavily defended beacons.
Rhino is better at taking unattended or lightly defended beacons.
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Post by SGT D00M! on Mar 4, 2017 19:39:46 GMT -5
SGT D00M! Not trying to be funny. People use Rhinos for capping beacons, Lance is just as good with its Rush ability. I would've said Natasha if I was trying to troll. Perhaps you failed to read the OPs post that he could not afford a Galahad. I doubt that however, and fully believe you are up to your normal trollish behavior. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2017 23:31:25 GMT -5
Any bot. Get close and cap it. Seems no one cares to cap in Diamond lol... beacons are plenty. Have seen 2/2 go 5 mins ?
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Post by gr3ygh05t on Mar 4, 2017 23:51:10 GMT -5
Any bot. Get close and cap it. Seems no one cares to cap in Diamond lol... beacons are plenty. Have seen 2/2 go 5 mins ? True that. I have some games where It seems I am the only one interested in beacons. |
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Post by blastronaut on Mar 5, 2017 2:45:07 GMT -5
SGT D00M! Not trying to be funny. People use Rhinos for capping beacons, Lance is just as good with its Rush ability. I would've said Natasha if I was trying to troll. Perhaps you failed to read the OPs post that he could not afford a Galahad. I doubt that however, and fully believe you are up to your normal trollish behavior. Yeah i missed the part about not being able to afford the Galahad. |
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Post by sochilli (Saltesers) on Mar 5, 2017 3:42:52 GMT -5
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Post by nocluevok on Mar 5, 2017 6:38:45 GMT -5
I find my plasma Gareth goes quite well against plasma Griffins as well as Carnages as long as there not thunders or Tridents. I run a level 10 Gareth and It can take a direct treb fury hit to the shield and do no damage when the bot is fresh. Granted it cant take rocket fire well, but in the right hands it can run circles around larger, slow bots and do much work before being destroyed. Although it lacks the health of its bigger brother and one less light weapon mount, The Gareth, especially in groups can be a great bot to help control the map. . Amen. Ran a lvl 11 Gareth 11/11 mag/taran with great success. |
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Post by nocluevok on Mar 5, 2017 21:34:54 GMT -5
Seems like there were more beacon cappers out and about today. Had several games with 20 - 30. Awesome!
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Post by GuitarGuy on Mar 5, 2017 22:36:58 GMT -5
Seems like there were more beacon cappers out and about today. Had several games with 20 - 30. Awesome! Wish I could say the same. I recently moved to expert II league And it seems beacon capping is a forgotten art. Either they camp, Or just resigned themselves to losing and go for as much damage as possible.. |
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RΛИDØM
Destrier
iOS - clan BMF
Posts: 91
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Pilot name: RANDOM
Platform: iOS
Clan: BMF
League: Top
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Post by RΛИDØM on Mar 6, 2017 0:54:32 GMT -5
Effective beacon cappers other than Gareth and Galahad:
1. Stalker - it is a light bot making it inexpensive to purchase and upgrade and it has the fastest standard movement speed in the game and the targeting blocking special ability. It doesn't do much damage but when used by a skilled pilot it can create havoc for the other team and cap those beacons. Due to its low health and low firepower it should usually not be used to try to hold the beacon. It is usually at a disadvantage if up against its main rivals - the Gareth and Galahad.
2. Rhino - fast movement speed (with shield up), tough physical shield and serious firepower. The Rhino is still used in top tier play to cap and hold beacons in a hurry. It takes some practice to get used to and a lot of skill to use effectively.
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