DUST Search - Tips From An Above-Average Tanker

Benjamin Ciscko wrote:

Charlotte O'Dell wrote:

Hardeners for close range
Damage mods for long range.

Generally, for every 200m that you plan to engage an enemy, put on one damage mod.

Activate all hardeners at once if you have more than one. Retreat before they run out. Reengage only when fresh.
Activate at the last second possible. Its a good tactic to fire an single round at an enemy tank and force him to run gardeners. About 75% through his hardener duration, begin the engagement. Only activate once he has decided to return fire, but before he does fire; watch his turret. When your hardeners are dry, pretend they are not, when they are ready, act as if they are dry. Deception is the key to tank on tank combat. You want to know everything about them and them to know nothing about you.

Most tankers in specific builds will engage in one manner with it. Find the counter to it, and allow them to think it will give them victory; then exploit it- a rail tanker must feel he owns the battlefield if he will leave the redline. A nrawler must feel he can close the distance. A missile will believe he can out DPS you before you can to him. All of this must be understood so that even counters to your build put themselves in their weakest possible state so you may exploit it.

You should proof read your posts :P, then again I don't bother to myself.
He said it best my strat doesn't work on tankers with good fits and awareness.


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Charlotte O'Dell Fatal Absolution Covert Intervention 1656	Posted - 2014.01.19 18:33:00 - [1] - Quote Hello, All! My name is Charlotte O'Dell and I like tanks. Always have. Whether they were getting 2HK'd by forges or hitting with over 5000 DPS, they've always been my love. The name of the game has changed through the builds for tanks: Chromosome: Stack as many damage mods as possible on a Sagaris or as many hardeners on a Surya Uprising (1.0-1.6): Madrugars and broken heavy reps Uprising 1.7: Mobility and Hardeners Still, while some modules, hulls, and turrets fall in and out of favor: 1 thing remains the same: play like a scout. Let me elaborate: Even though you may be able to tank upwards of 10 shots from a particle cannon, does not mean you should. Attack from behind with the highest DPS weapon you may fit and pray they don't have a friend behind you. Use your map to find tanks. If they see you first, run right over them like a monster truck, spin around, and stack away from the end of their turret. The best way to do that is to be as close as possible from their tank while kiting it (speed tanking is a thing). Here is a list of useless modules that no veteran tanker ever uses: Armor plates, shield extenders, shield boosters. "But Charlotte, those increase my chances of survival." WRONG! They allow you to think you can run around with your head up your ass, but when it comes time to square up with a real tanker, the small bonuses they give will count for nothing. For instance, the best shield extender gives the EHP equivilant of a mlt 80gj rail's alpha and a particle cannon will laugh at a complex 120mm. Hardeners are key for brawls! When you can count of keeping some distance and know you will never be spotted first, damage mods are friendly. however, the offense they give you does not match the defensive power of a hardener when 2 tanks smash eachother head to head. A nitros is a very magical module. It works to get you out of a fight, kite an enemy tank, and sneak up on an enemy tank. It also has a recharge that matches anything out there. Keep in mind that if you dont have a keyboard, it isn't worth fitting bc you will never reach your full speed in turns which is where it really shines. Scanners are more of an armor tank thing and only useful for infantry stomping (boring) and ammo expansions are a shield tank thing. They're nice if you're an idiot who never checks his ammo, but useless if you pay attention. After all, it only takes a few seconds to bring down a new tank. Turrets: Rail = best turret IMO. It does everything from ohking heavies, brawling with ion cannons, and sniping. Takes more work to be useful in CQC than a blaster but its DPS is awesome. Missiles are funky fresh and I wont pretend to know what im talking about except that xt-201's with a complex damage mod make even hardened gunlogis think twice. Blasters are for noobs. Don't be a noob blaster scrub. Hulls: Madrugars are easier to learn because they're less high maintenance, but mark my words: the best madrugar pilot will never win against the best Gunlogi pilot bc the tanks are not designed for the same things. Maddies are infantry stompers and gunlogis kill everything that doesn't walk on two legs....and also infantry. My advice is take the time to learn how to tank and use gunlogis and railguns - NOT IN THE REDLINE. You have no idea what you are missing when you hide and you are far deadlier up in their faces than 500m away in your ***** wagon. -Love Charlotte Charlotte O'Dell is the highest level unicorn!
Charlotte O'Dell Fatal Absolution Covert Intervention 1657	Posted - 2014.01.19 21:39:00 - [2] - Quote Benjamin Ciscko wrote: How come I never see you on and when I do your on the other team. Because I'm busy buying Summer Dresses in January, when they are on sale. Also, I need new pumps. Charlotte O'Dell is the highest level unicorn!
Charlotte O'Dell Fatal Absolution Covert Intervention 1726	Posted - 2014.01.22 16:36:00 - [3] - Quote Benjamin Ciscko wrote: CUSE TOWN333 wrote: So whats a good fit for a Gunlogi rail tank and any tips for rail tanking and when to use which mod. Don't know about char but I run dual hardeners and a damage mod with a Particle Cannon, lows are what ever I can best fit. Very resist dependent fit so when you go into cool down your vulnerable but when active you can dominate most tank battles. Damage mods, IMO, are only useful for smashing redljne tanks. Using a nitros allows you to NOT get hit. It is more beneficial than a DMG mod. It allows me the tactical flexibility to brawl with ion cannon madrugars and win. My PC fit: Gunlogi 80gj Particle Cannon Complex shield hardener x 2 Complex Nitrous/Fuel Injector 120mm Plate Complex Rail gun Expansion I have yet to find a tank that can dominate me except psychotic shooter who is undeniably best blaster of all time and he only matches me. Charlotte O'Dell is the highest level unicorn!
Charlotte O'Dell Fatal Absolution Covert Intervention 1738	Posted - 2014.01.24 22:39:00 - [4] - Quote Hardeners for close range Damage mods for long range. Generally, for every 200m that you plan to engage an enemy, put on one damage mod. Activate all hardeners at once if you have more than one. Retreat before they run out. Reengage only when fresh. Activate at the last second possible. Its a good tactic to fire an single round at an enemy tank and force him to run gardeners. About 75% through his hardener duration, begin the engagement. Only activate once he has decided to return fire, but before he does fire; watch his turret. When your hardeners are dry, pretend they are not, when they are ready, act as if they are dry. Deception is the key to tank on tank combat. You want to know everything about them and them to know nothing about you. Most tankers in specific builds will engage in one manner with it. Find the counter to it, and allow them to think it will give them victory; then exploit it- a rail tanker must feel he owns the battlefield if he will leave the redline. A nrawler must feel he can close the distance. A missile will believe he can out DPS you before you can to him. All of this must be understood so that even counters to your build put themselves in their weakest possible state so you may exploit it. Charlotte O'Dell is the highest level unicorn!
Charlotte O'Dell Fatal Absolution Covert Intervention 1738	Posted - 2014.01.25 04:48:00 - [5] - Quote Benjamin Ciscko wrote: Charlotte O'Dell wrote: Hardeners for close range Damage mods for long range. Generally, for every 200m that you plan to engage an enemy, put on one damage mod. Activate all hardeners at once if you have more than one. Retreat before they run out. Reengage only when fresh. Activate at the last second possible. Its a good tactic to fire an single round at an enemy tank and force him to run gardeners. About 75% through his hardener duration, begin the engagement. Only activate once he has decided to return fire, but before he does fire; watch his turret. When your hardeners are dry, pretend they are not, when they are ready, act as if they are dry. Deception is the key to tank on tank combat. You want to know everything about them and them to know nothing about you. Most tankers in specific builds will engage in one manner with it. Find the counter to it, and allow them to think it will give them victory; then exploit it- a rail tanker must feel he owns the battlefield if he will leave the redline. A nrawler must feel he can close the distance. A missile will believe he can out DPS you before you can to him. All of this must be understood so that even counters to your build put themselves in their weakest possible state so you may exploit it. You should proof read your posts :P, then again I don't bother to myself. He said it best my strat doesn't work on tankers with good fits and awareness. typed on phone Charlotte O'Dell is the highest level unicorn!
Charlotte O'Dell Fatal Absolution Covert Intervention 1744	Posted - 2014.01.25 19:31:00 - [6] - Quote You sploded me today :/ Charlotte O'Dell is the highest level unicorn!
Charlotte O'Dell Fatal Absolution Covert Intervention 1746	Posted - 2014.01.25 20:59:00 - [7] - Quote I've been rage quitting a lot lately...getting frustrated with Dust in general. Constant lag. Rail gun not shooting most matches. Glitches RDVs. If I want to run infantry my team gets tank stomped. Ugh... Charlotte O'Dell is the highest level unicorn!