sambutterfinger1269
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Post by sambutterfinger1269 on May 12, 2023 20:47:32 GMT -5
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Post by NexusBlade on May 12, 2023 20:54:30 GMT -5
Ah yes, I used to run a FDB Phantom when it was new, and later I ran Sonics, it may not be as relevant as it once was but its still a fun little killing machine  |
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Post by 079 on May 12, 2023 21:09:43 GMT -5
I never really got the hang of this bot, but I definitely see the appeal. My favorite build on it was flames with a tankier setup.
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Post by ѻﻭɼﻉ on May 12, 2023 21:27:41 GMT -5
Phantom will work good in silver league, but you gotta put a better similar range loadout of weapons on that thing to take better advantage of what it can do
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sambutterfinger1269
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Posts: 117
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Platform: iOS
League: Gold
Favorite robot: WALL-E
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Post by sambutterfinger1269 on May 12, 2023 21:54:37 GMT -5
Phantom will work good in silver league, but you gotta put a better similar range loadout of weapons on that thing to take better advantage of what it can do i run blazes and igniter on it, but i made it look like gus' phantom loadout |
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Post by ѻﻭɼﻉ on May 12, 2023 22:32:41 GMT -5
Phantom will work good in silver league, but you gotta put a better similar range loadout of weapons on that thing to take better advantage of what it can do i run blazes and igniter on it, but i made it look like gus' phantom loadout Great build. If you have or can acquire Paralysis drone, that is perfect for running anything with flames. By locking enemies down with Paralysis, you mitigate the issue of targets evading large portions of the flame salvo, especially fast moving targets. By using Paralysis, you dont need to use Lockdown Ammo as the mitigator, and instead can still rely on Advanced Repair Unit as the active mod for combat longevity. A great flame Phantom tactic that also gives you dialed in hits with flames, is to plant your translocator as someone is pursuing you. Continue to move ahead until they pass where your translocator is then blink back and you will be right behind them. Im pretty sure 079 will especially appreciate this tactic lmao |
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Post by gus169 on May 12, 2023 22:49:55 GMT -5
Mate, she's a thing of beauty in my eyes. The main reason I still run that idiot loadout is because I put it in my avatar. I've also put more levels into those weapons than any other than the Treb/MolotT set on my Fendeer. It's a bit of a 'trollbot' for me, Orkan bringing a bit of shock to the party. First impression - moron. Then they chase me around corners. The bot itself is a nice balance between speed, durability and firepower, with the only teleport that I can justify using. I've also been running the same set for so long it's like a second skin. And she just motors around the maps. I like to run 'interference' - race through the middle of a pack of campers, not stopping, just tagging them all and keep going. I get more kills and beacons in my Magnetar Blitz, but I have more fun in the Phantom. Of course, your full flame set will serve you better, but thanks for the nod there Sam  |
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Post by gus169 on May 12, 2023 22:54:50 GMT -5
i run blazes and igniter on it, but i made it look like gus' phantom loadout Great build. If you have or can acquire Paralysis drone, that is perfect for running anything with flames. By locking enemies down with Paralysis, you mitigate the issue of targets evading large portions of the flame salvo, especially fast moving targets. By using Paralysis, you dont need to use Lockdown Ammo as the mitigator, and instead can still rely on Advanced Repair Unit as the active mod for combat longevity. A great flame Phantom tactic that also gives you dialed in hits with flames, is to plant your translocator as someone is pursuing you. Continue to move ahead until they pass where your translocator is then blink back and you will be right behind them. Im pretty sure 079 will especially appreciate this tactic lmao All of Ogre's advice is good, this stuff in particular. The Shredder I run is trying to pull this off, but I have to get a full clip on an unmitigated target to achieve it, so it only occasionally works. But the TP behind them thing is solid, and incredibly annoying. I'm constantly doing a similar thing in close quarters scraps. |
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Post by gus169 on May 12, 2023 22:56:34 GMT -5
Ah yes, I used to run a FDB Phantom when it was new, and later I ran Sonics, it may not be as relevant as it once was but its still a fun little killing machine Forgive me - what's FDB? Flame Death Button? |
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sambutterfinger1269
Destrier
Posts: 117
Karma: 214
Platform: iOS
League: Gold
Favorite robot: WALL-E
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Post by sambutterfinger1269 on May 12, 2023 23:00:10 GMT -5
Ah yes, I used to run a FDB Phantom when it was new, and later I ran Sonics, it may not be as relevant as it once was but its still a fun little killing machine Forgive me - what's FDB? Flame Death Button? i think he's saying orkan and blazes (edit) heck, it may be pinata and igniter |
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Post by ѻﻭɼﻉ on May 12, 2023 23:39:05 GMT -5
If you dont spend, just keep doing tasks and accumulating microchips for upgrades and eventually the drones will come available
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Post by NexusBlade on May 13, 2023 0:17:31 GMT -5
Ah yes, I used to run a FDB Phantom when it was new, and later I ran Sonics, it may not be as relevant as it once was but its still a fun little killing machine Forgive me - what's FDB? Flame Death Button? Freezing Death Button, So thats your Cryogenic line of weapons. I had 2.12 Sinister Rime and Sinister Cryo. |
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Post by gus169 on May 13, 2023 0:22:35 GMT -5
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Post by NexusBlade on May 13, 2023 0:26:19 GMT -5
No problem You know it reminds me of this piece of art Adazahi made for me a while back, Still just as cool now  |
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Post by gus169 on May 13, 2023 0:37:56 GMT -5
That's a cool pic NexusBlade . Nice bit of editing Adazahi . I do like that Oni paint. Faces are always fun. I'd be shouting "Banzai!" every time. Graphite is nice too. I just can't save 10K AU |
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Post by milty72 on May 13, 2023 5:38:24 GMT -5
I'm really enjoying this Fantom Fun Beast at the moment.  I'm running it this month so I'll be trialing a few different builds but yep this one is the best so far. |
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Post by Poopface on May 13, 2023 9:17:26 GMT -5
I never really got the hang of this bot, but I definitely see the appeal. My favorite build on it was flames with a tankier setup. I had the same issues. I had problems piloting the Blitz for the same reasons. I think it had to do with the leg placement vs waist. Pivoting isn’t smooth so you need to think a step or two ahead. |
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Post by 079 on May 13, 2023 10:18:51 GMT -5
I never really got the hang of this bot, but I definitely see the appeal. My favorite build on it was flames with a tankier setup. I had the same issues. I had problems piloting the Blitz for the same reasons. I think it had to do with the leg placement vs waist. Pivoting isn’t smooth so you need to think a step or two ahead. The issues I had was that Phantom, like Mender or Raven, really needs to be leveled and pimped to be a formidable machine (I have level caps, so this does not mesh well with me), and that I was kinda bad with my teleports. I would often stick in engagements longer than I should have and not take the safe route of aborting, meaning my Phantom lived for much less time than what was advertised by others. I really liked Phantom for beacon capping and a light brawler, but now Loki and Skyros fill those roles for me. I enjoyed my time with Phantom though. |
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Post by 079 on May 13, 2023 10:26:56 GMT -5
A great flame Phantom tactic that also gives you dialed in hits with flames, is to plant your translocator as someone is pursuing you. Continue to move ahead until they pass where your translocator is then blink back and you will be right behind them. Im pretty sure 079 will especially appreciate this tactic lmao I actually think Phantom’s teleport is fine, since using abilities to quickly abort engagements has been a thing since the Rush and Jump abilities. As for this tactic, it would definitely be annoying, but I cannot call it unfair, more like very clever. Keen players would pick up on the tactic though, since where the Phantom speeds up and starts glowing is where the translocator is, so players can make a mental note. I see it like Fujins preying on Death Button Griffins because the Griffins assume the Fujin is an unshielded bot and jump in front of it; it is not unfair because it is a trick that skilled players can take advantage of, not something packaged in a magic button. |
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