DUST Search - Most Overpowered Weapon In History?

I-Shayz-I wrote:

In terms of handheld weaponry compared to others of the same period...probably the AR before they gave it a proper ADS

When you just had the camera ADS/scope, you could just point the dot on the enemy player and watch them die. Compared to every other weapon at the time, it was the most OP because of this feature, and the lack of kick while ADS.

Most OP weapon of all time compared to every other OP weapon had to be the RR. I was going to agree with the Viziam 20 damage laser, but the RR was able to camp just like a sniper from long distances away and take out entire teams while being completely safe. Unlike the laser, you can't tell where the RR is shooting you from easily, and I never saw players get 50, 60, and 70 kill matches with the laser consistently like they did with the RR.

Most OP method of killing was the dropship small missile buff or Logi LAVs at close second. I only once saw someone get 120+ kills in a 150 clone skirmish before...and that was when small missiles were insane. Logi LAVs didn't get as many kills, but it was the fact that you could be killed by one at less than 5 mph that made it OP

But I'm suprised no one mentioned it yet...
Light poles

I wasn't here for them, but from what I've heard, they were the most OP thing ever.

Pages: 1 2 :: [one page]

Author	Thread Statistics \| Show CCP posts - 0 post(s)
Atiim NoGameNoLife 9680	Posted - 2014.06.21 05:17:00 - [1] - Quote What was the most overpowered weapon in the history of DUST 514, and why? This includes Codex and Chrome. -Insert Clever Statement Here- "The Snack That Smiles Back; Amarr Suits" -HAND
calvin b SAM-MIK General Tso's Alliance 1652	Posted - 2014.06.21 05:21:00 - [2] - Quote Laser, TAC AR, and I am sure I am missing another from closed Beta but it was these two that caused me the most headaches. Closed Beta Vet and Heavy, so no I am not FOTM I am an Antique
Aisha Ctarl Praetoriani Classiarii Templares 4921	Posted - 2014.06.21 05:22:00 - [3] - Quote Viziam Laser Rifle and TAC AR in closed beta The Flaylock upon its release Scrambling brains since 5/14/13
Ekrano Fergus Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance 52	Posted - 2014.06.21 05:23:00 - [4] - Quote Chromosome laser, flaylock, and dumbfire swarms. /)_/) ( . .) C(") (")
SCATTORSHOT RINNEGATE A.P.E.X BRUTE FORCE 75	Posted - 2014.06.21 05:25:00 - [5] - Quote scrubler rifle, is so effective on shields that you get 2 shots to die Waiting The Sagaris From Ages. CCP: SoonTM
Aisha Ctarl Praetoriani Classiarii Templares 4921	Posted - 2014.06.21 05:26:00 - [6] - Quote Oh god I forgot about dumbfire swarms, they were terrifying. Scrambling brains since 5/14/13
Lorhak Gannarsein Legio DXIV 3656	Posted - 2014.06.21 05:27:00 - [7] - Quote I wasn't around back then, but I hear the horror stories of dumbfire SL, and I'd have to call it that. SCATTORSHOT RINNEGATE wrote: scrubler rifle, is so effective on shields that you get 2 shots to die That explains why it's the most common weapon on the battlefield! CCP Rattati Best Dev AmLogi 5 GÇó AmAss 5 GÇó AmSent 4 GÇó CalScout 5 CalLogi, you're next!
Atiim NoGameNoLife 9681	Posted - 2014.06.21 05:29:00 - [8] - Quote Lorhak Gannarsein wrote: SCATTORSHOT RINNEGATE wrote: scrubler rifle, is so effective on shields that you get 2 shots to die That explains why it's the most common weapon on the battlefield! Quantity Gëá Quality Although if he's referring to the SCR in Uprising 1.4 - 1.7 I'd agree with him under the grounds that when compared to other weapons in the game, it's TTK was horrifically low, This problem was also shared with the AR, RR, and CR as well. -Insert Clever Statement Here- "The Snack That Smiles Back; Amarr Suits" -HAND
Nrabatar Zorig Nos Nothi 100	Posted - 2014.06.21 05:32:00 - [9] - Quote Dumbfire swarms, TAC AR and dual flaylock pistols were pretty much the most broken weapons at the time until they got fixed. Shaman Zorig of the Vherokior Tribe
Sylwester Dziewiecki Interregnum. 314	Posted - 2014.06.21 05:32:00 - [10] - Quote Atiim wrote: What was the most overpowered weapon in the history of DUST 514, and why? This includes Codex and Chrome. Swarm Launcher(in times of S1.0) - dubfire weapon that was able to annihilate 3x Heavy with single wave. Everyone loved this weapon for simplicity(jump, fire, +3 kills, jump, fire.. etc). I bet that it was the most reported weapon in history of Dust if we will take into account percentage amount of people that was the game.

Michael Arck 4779	Posted - 2014.06.21 05:34:00 - [11] - Quote I'm going to say Lasers of old. I came into this game soaking wet behind the ears. No problem though, those lasers on manus peak instantly fried and dried me. My next choice would be the Viziam. Archistrategos *Where the fear has gone there will be nothing....only I will remain*
Lorhak Gannarsein Legio DXIV 3659	Posted - 2014.06.21 05:38:00 - [12] - Quote Atiim wrote: Lorhak Gannarsein wrote: SCATTORSHOT RINNEGATE wrote: scrubler rifle, is so effective on shields that you get 2 shots to die That explains why it's the most common weapon on the battlefield! Quantity Gëá Quality Although if he's referring to the SCR in Uprising 1.4 - 1.7 I'd agree with him under the grounds that when compared to other weapons in the game, it's TTK was horrifically low, This problem was also shared with the AR, RR, and CR as well. I would actually agree with his summary of its anti-shield effectiveness; the thing is it has significant difficulties with armour. Trying to shave off a heavy's last few HP with my ScP is a pain. I am simply arguing with the 'scrubler' part. Clearly that's not the case, based on its general uptake. CCP Rattati Best Dev AmLogi 5 GÇó AmAss 5 GÇó AmSent 4 GÇó CalScout 5 CalLogi, you're next!
Sgt Kirk Fatal Absolution 6114	Posted - 2014.06.21 05:42:00 - [13] - Quote MCC Healing for WP, Laser, TAC AR, Flaylock Pistol. This Federation is now at war. We have no time for dissenters
JRleo jr Brutor Vanguard Minmatar Republic 0	Posted - 2014.06.21 05:42:00 - [14] - Quote Atiim wrote: What was the most overpowered weapon in the history of DUST 514, and why? This includes Codex and Chrome. 80j ion cannon http://i.imgur.com/wBgi9cp.jpg
Ryme Intrinseca The Rainbow Effect 1374	Posted - 2014.06.21 05:49:00 - [15] - Quote calvin b wrote: Laser, TAC AR, and I am sure I am missing another from closed Beta but it was these two that caused me the most headaches. Laser was OP in open beta. Tac AR was OP just after the game was released. Maybe they were OP in closed beta as well, i wasnt there.
Thumb Green The Valyrian Guard 1093	Posted - 2014.06.21 05:53:00 - [16] - Quote It's actually kind of hard for me to pick, I mean there's been a lot of OP weapons during different updates. I'm leaning towards the laser rifle during it's hayday. It is an anti-shield weapon but with the fact that the damage would increase the longer it was being fired meant that by the time it ate through the shields it was dealing enough damage to eat through armor faster than it did the shields. That was if you started firing at a player but if you heated it up before pointing it at a player they'd be dead before they could think "Oh sht I'm being shot"; the fact that it's pin-point accurate just goes to make all that worse. But I'm also thinking maybe the flaylock, I remember it being able to take out my OP proto Calogi in a single clip. But I'm also bias against splash damage weapons so I'll just go with the laser. Can't say I'm all that surprised.
Izlare Lenix Last VenDetta. Dark Taboo 714	Posted - 2014.06.21 07:36:00 - [17] - Quote Cloaked gal scout with shotgun before hotfix alpha. Gun control is not about guns...it's about control. The only way to ensure freedom is by having the means to defend it.
Arkena Wyrnspire Fatal Absolution 14728	Posted - 2014.06.21 08:11:00 - [18] - Quote Codex HAVs. Then laser rifles. Then TARs/flaylocks. Then rail/combat rifles. Now either HMG heavies or Calscouts with CR are the things I'm most afraid of, almost regardless of the suit I'm in. You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
Lorhak Gannarsein Legio DXIV 3662	Posted - 2014.06.21 08:26:00 - [19] - Quote Arkena Wyrnspire wrote: Codex HAVs. Then laser rifles. Then TARs/flaylocks. Then rail/combat rifles. Now either HMG heavies or Calscouts with CR are the things I'm most afraid of, almost regardless of the suit I'm in. But not tanks! See? Progress! CCP Rattati Best Dev AmLogi 5 GÇó AmAss 5 GÇó AmSent 4 GÇó CalScout 5 CalLogi, you're next!
H0riz0n Unlimit Nexus Balusa Horizon 54	Posted - 2014.06.21 08:35:00 - [20] - Quote LLAV.....they don't need an explanation,they just were op Appena rilogghi ti metto quei cingoli come apparecchio per i denti. Cit.Von Shulz

Nocturnal Soul Immortal Retribution 3337	Posted - 2014.06.21 09:38:00 - [21] - Quote Well lasers where bad but that was back in the day when the game had this feel to it so I guess the winner is the flaylock I swear it was the closest weapon to dumb fire swarms some guys even seen. Its alright everyone, no need to worry it's just an Amarr scout :(
Iron Wolf Saber Den of Swords 15561	Posted - 2014.06.21 09:55:00 - [22] - Quote Sagaris. CPM 0 Secretary Omni-Soldier, Forum Warrior, Annoying Artist \\= Advanced Gallente Logistics =// Unlocked
Dovallis Martan JenusKoll Osmon Surveillance Caldari State 827	Posted - 2014.06.21 09:57:00 - [23] - Quote Dropships on top of the towers. HOLY HELL that was fun. The first team to get a SINGLE dropship on top of those tall birdlike towers with the sloping overhang won the match. Always. Small missiles had UNLIMITED RANGE, and UNLIMITED AMMO, plus they ACTUALLY HAD SPLASH DAMAGE that worked back then. Splash was 300. You would park on top of a tower and scoot the dropship to the edge (this was before the new incredibly ****** Marionette control scheme was introduced) get into the side gunner seat, then fire at any red chevrons that appeared within your sight to start packing in kills. I got about 40 kills easy per game that way. Hahahaha. http://youtu.be/dtXupQg77SU Dust to Dust, theme
Heimdallr69 Nyain San 2617	Posted - 2014.06.21 10:49:00 - [24] - Quote Tac AR when people used modded controllers when it was OP Change my mind, god tanks. Removed inappropriate content - CCP Logibro
Middas Betancore Onslaught Inc RISE of LEGION 26	Posted - 2014.06.21 11:07:00 - [25] - Quote Unguided swarms in closed beta, jump back-fireball, where maphias obsession with FOTM started, though im sure others are guilty Caldari Scout/Sentinel- Closed Beta Player Born, raised and trained under the shadow of Kaalakiota Corp HQ
I-Shayz-I I-----I 3752	Posted - 2014.06.21 11:28:00 - [26] - Quote In terms of handheld weaponry compared to others of the same period...probably the AR before they gave it a proper ADS When you just had the camera ADS/scope, you could just point the dot on the enemy player and watch them die. Compared to every other weapon at the time, it was the most OP because of this feature, and the lack of kick while ADS. Most OP weapon of all time compared to every other OP weapon had to be the RR. I was going to agree with the Viziam 20 damage laser, but the RR was able to camp just like a sniper from long distances away and take out entire teams while being completely safe. Unlike the laser, you can't tell where the RR is shooting you from easily, and I never saw players get 50, 60, and 70 kill matches with the laser consistently like they did with the RR. Most OP method of killing was the dropship small missile buff or Logi LAVs at close second. I only once saw someone get 120+ kills in a 150 clone skirmish before...and that was when small missiles were insane. Logi LAVs didn't get as many kills, but it was the fact that you could be killed by one at less than 5 mph that made it OP But I'm suprised no one mentioned it yet... Light poles I wasn't here for them, but from what I've heard, they were the most OP thing ever. 7162 wp with a Repair Tool! List of Legion Feedback Threads!
John Demonsbane Unorganized Ninja Infantry Tactics League of Infamy 3532	Posted - 2014.06.21 11:36:00 - [27] - Quote I made a thread on this not too long ago, the TAR won. (The godfather of tactical logistics) Quitting cold turkey was impossible. The forum patch is helping me kick the habit
Ryme Intrinseca The Rainbow Effect 1374	Posted - 2014.06.21 11:40:00 - [28] - Quote H0riz0n Unlimit wrote: LLAV.....they don't need an explanation,they just were op Good call, I think indestructible murder taxi+instakill from slightest tap was the most OP weapon the game has ever seen, even if it wasn't called a weapon in-game.
Victor889 The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 123	Posted - 2014.06.21 12:13:00 - [29] - Quote Definitely TAC AR - was it 32 rounds and 70 odd damage per shot with 'fire as fast as you can press' damage output.. that got nerfed quick, that and proto cal logi's were the bane of Dust for a long time.. Part time Logi, Full time heavy.
KAGEHOSHI Horned Wolf Dominion of the Supreme Emperor God-King KAGEHOSHI 11183	Posted - 2014.06.21 13:11:00 - [30] - Quote Dumbfire swarms Gû¦Supreme emperor god-kingpÇÉKAGEH¦PSHIpÇæ// Lord of threads // Forum altGû+

True Adamance Praetoriani Classiarii Templares Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris 10933	Posted - 2014.06.21 13:18:00 - [31] - Quote SCATTORSHOT RINNEGATE wrote: scrubler rifle, is so effective on shields that you get 2 shots to die You know all the ScR users did, instead of being deterred by Scrubler rifle...found it immensely funny and skilled more into the tree. Even now I affectionately still refer to my ScR as the Scrubler Rifle. " Those men died loving duty more than they feared death..... they died well." -Templar Ouryon after Iesa III
Charlotte O'Dell Sooper Speshul Ponee Fors 2478	Posted - 2014.06.21 13:22:00 - [32] - Quote The TAR of Uprising 1.0- it had the same DPS as the SIC with a modded mouse controller. Especially coupled with the callogi. Hahaha. Charlotte O'Dell is the highest level unicorn!
Goat of Dover Kang Lo Directorate Gallente Federation 229	Posted - 2014.06.21 13:26:00 - [33] - Quote Handheld weapon I experienced was by far the Viziam LR. I took a break during the RR real hayday. I also came to the game right after the Dumb SL. Agree with most though nastiest kiling device this game ever saw was by far the DS packing missiles one side the larger blast radius the other one carried the low ROF hight damage(sorry cant remember the names of them now). That thing was awful unlimited range no dispersion great splash damage probably close to 6 meters. That thing was death and it out ran swarms without a after burner you just had to make large circles. I loved that thing.
Goat of Dover Kang Lo Directorate Gallente Federation 229	Posted - 2014.06.21 13:28:00 - [34] - Quote I-Shayz-I wrote: In terms of handheld weaponry compared to others of the same period...probably the AR before they gave it a proper ADS When you just had the camera ADS/scope, you could just point the dot on the enemy player and watch them die. Compared to every other weapon at the time, it was the most OP because of this feature, and the lack of kick while ADS. Most OP weapon of all time compared to every other OP weapon had to be the RR. I was going to agree with the Viziam 20 damage laser, but the RR was able to camp just like a sniper from long distances away and take out entire teams while being completely safe. Unlike the laser, you can't tell where the RR is shooting you from easily, and I never saw players get 50, 60, and 70 kill matches with the laser consistently like they did with the RR. Most OP method of killing was the dropship small missile buff or Logi LAVs at close second. I only once saw someone get 120+ kills in a 150 clone skirmish before...and that was when small missiles were insane. Logi LAVs didn't get as many kills, but it was the fact that you could be killed by one at less than 5 mph that made it OP But I'm suprised no one mentioned it yet... Light poles I wasn't here for them, but from what I've heard, they were the most OP thing ever. Mother of god how did we forget non rendering light poles or the groundnin general if you were a DS pilot.
Argetlam Thorson Capital Acquisitions LLC General Tso's Alliance 71	Posted - 2014.06.21 13:36:00 - [35] - Quote I-Shayz-I wrote: But I'm suprised no one mentioned it yet... Light poles I wasn't here for them, but from what I've heard, they were the most OP thing ever. I almost forgot about those light poles...they were retardedly OP. Also, the most consistently OP weapon in the game is the drunk, invincible, OHK, insta-splosion inducing RDV's. Good luck flying after one of those invisible monsters spawns in immediately in front of you.
Yeeeuuuupppp 357	Posted - 2014.06.21 14:00:00 - [36] - Quote The nerf hammer. Because it ruined some weapons in 1 hit. Rage Proficiency V Mic status: Muted Storage Wars Champion.
Bethhy Ancient Exiles. General Tso's Alliance 1991	Posted - 2014.06.21 14:31:00 - [37] - Quote Black op tanks. Dropships of replication. Breach Assault rifles, Tactical AR, Viziam Laser(Was only laser that was broken) Flaylock/Tac AR(Again) SCR.
Ranger SnakeBlood OSG Planetary Operations Covert Intervention 310	Posted - 2014.06.21 16:47:00 - [38] - Quote Most over powered deffinatly the old shot swarms as i called them dumbfire swarm launchers, second on the list has to be the old breach Assualt rifle simply due to it being able to be hipfired from 50m no probs and the fact that it was the most commonly over used weapon when it was OP
Tectonic Fusion 1749	Posted - 2014.06.21 17:51:00 - [39] - Quote Bethhy wrote: Black op tanks. Dropships of replication. Breach Assault rifles, Tactical AR, Viziam Laser(Was only laser that was broken) Flaylock/Tac AR(Again) SCR. Spot on.
Vulpes Dolosus Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance 1652	Posted - 2014.06.21 18:58:00 - [40] - Quote Aisha Ctarl wrote: Oh god I forgot about dumbfire swarms, they were terrifying. Heavy locking swarms?

Xocoyol Zaraoul Superior Genetics 2054	Posted - 2014.06.21 19:02:00 - [41] - Quote God Damn lightpoles in high-speed HAV or LAV chases, those were insane... Also back in the day, the most deadly weapon ever was a proto Breach AR, still more powerful then when the RR and CRs were released. The old Breach VS the old targets just wrecked face, more so then any other weapon and timeframe I can remember. The old TAC AR and the old flaylocks get an honorable mention imo. "You see those red dots over there? Go and shoot them until you see a +50 on the screen" - Arkena Wyrnspire
Cogadh Draco WarRavens Final Resolution. 44	Posted - 2014.06.21 20:06:00 - [42] - Quote I would say the 'dumbfire' swarms, flaylocks upon release, scrambler rifles upon release, and TAC AR.
Twelve Guage Death Firm. Canis Eliminatus Operatives 303	Posted - 2014.06.21 23:07:00 - [43] - Quote Really noone rembers how god awful the contact nades were. Death Firm recruiter and sandwiches maker. You're been like by Twelve Gauge = her grabbing your @$$.
iKILLu osborne Hellstorm Inc League of Infamy 28	Posted - 2014.06.21 23:26:00 - [44] - Quote viziam scr in 1.7 with 3 complex damage mods i could ohk anything with a charge shot ohh how i miss 1.7 T_T hey you liar! i didn't sneak up on you, i was following you for 5 minutes , waiting for you to hack that cru for a camp
Scheneighnay McBob Cult of Gasai 5356	Posted - 2014.06.22 01:24:00 - [45] - Quote Chromosome VIZIAM laser rifle in codex. The viziam specifically because the damage stat was 10 higher than intended. pé¦pâ+pé¦pâ½pâäpâ¬pâ¦pé¦pâ¼pâ+pâêpü»sñ¬S+ïpéè
Scheneighnay McBob Cult of Gasai 5356	Posted - 2014.06.22 01:25:00 - [46] - Quote Twelve Guage wrote: Really noone rembers how god awful the contact nades were. Weren't common enough When all grenades had tiny fuses, it was pretty ******* annoying, but still not as bad as codex viziams pé¦pâ+pé¦pâ½pâäpâ¬pâ¦pé¦pâ¼pâ+pâêpü»sñ¬S+ïpéè
Rynoceros Rise Of Old Dudes 4010	Posted - 2014.06.22 01:27:00 - [47] - Quote Orbital Strikes just keeping getting dumber. Same amount of WP needed for a OB as when we had 4 man squads and half as many ways to earn WP. This **** mechanic just gets easier to use and abuse with every Patch, Update, and Hotfix. Kudo. PSN: The_Rynoceros Destiny beta SoonGäó Console Master Race
HowDidThatTaste Paladin Survey Force Amarr Empire 5017	Posted - 2014.06.22 01:40:00 - [48] - Quote Dumb fire swarms. Never knowing what the hell killed you. And missile tanks. I remember guys going 80+ kills a match saying no these aren't op its you av scrubs...lol
low genius The Sound Of Freedom 1989	Posted - 2014.06.22 01:59:00 - [49] - Quote the gek at launch. rip ccp. it was a good run. www.forum.eternalcrusade.com
J4yne C0bb Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance 397	Posted - 2014.06.22 02:44:00 - [50] - Quote The TAC AR wins my vote, that thing was ridiculous. Flaylock's a good runner up. Dust 514... another leaf on the wind. PSN ID: B16D4mnHer0

Berserker007 Imperfects Negative-Feedback 531	Posted - 2014.06.22 02:49:00 - [51] - Quote sry most legit OP weapons have been : 1). Free-Fire Swarms of Replication of 7 swarms at 350 damage each 2). Replication/E3 Creo Breach AR doing ~70 damage a shot w/ a 60 rond mag at 600rpm not including the +40% increase from weaponry & operation then add damage mod Closed Beta Vet Mordu's Trials Winner Original IMP
Harpyja Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance 1909	Posted - 2014.06.22 04:02:00 - [52] - Quote Atiim wrote: What was the most overpowered weapon in the history of DUST 514, and why? This includes Codex and Chrome. The ground. It will always kill you if you run into it fast enough "By His light, and His will"- The Scriptures, 12:32 -- "Scouts should fart repeatedly while cloaked"- TechMechMeds
Skullmiser Vulcansu 122	Posted - 2014.06.22 05:41:00 - [53] - Quote The scrambler pistol was my favorite weapon until 1.8. In its range, I could kill anyone. If this game was fun, I wouldn't be playing it.
Funkmaster Whale Whale Farm 2316	Posted - 2014.06.22 06:46:00 - [54] - Quote Fused Locus Grenade Follow me on Twitch.tv!
Forlorn Destrier 2563	Posted - 2014.06.22 06:52:00 - [55] - Quote Dumb fire swarms when you couldn't kill your self, by far. This was closed beta by the way.
Guiltless D667 39	Posted - 2014.06.22 09:34:00 - [56] - Quote Breach AR beta 2012 A Strange Game.


Pages: 1 2 :: [one page]