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zzZaXxx D3ATH CARD 457	Posted - 2014.08.31 04:53:00 - [1] - Quote I've been forging for a while but I also commando and am considering speccing into swarm launchers. Could anyone tell me the advantages/ disadvantages of swarms vs. forge? I haven't used them much. Here's what I know so far. Advantages of swarms: As a commando I can carry another light weapon with it (big one) As a commando I can replenish my ammo with hives (big in Ambush/OMS) You can't miss, only fail to lock on Sounds cool Disadvantages: Lock on range is much shorter than forge's effective range Does less damage overall Seems most dropships these days are shield tanked, and better tankers tend to be Missiles fired at a vehicle often fail to hit it due to hitting an obstruction or the dropship flying out of range If you have experience with both please let me know how you compare the two. Much appreciated!!! EDIT: I'm not Min Commando
Balamob SVER True Blood Public.Disorder. 40	Posted - 2014.08.31 08:57:00 - [2] - Quote zzZaXxx wrote: I've been forging for a while but I also commando and am considering speccing into swarm launchers. Could anyone tell me the advantages/ disadvantages of swarms vs. forge? I haven't used them much. Here's what I know so far. Advantages of swarms: As a commando I can carry another light weapon with it (big one) As a commando I can replenish my ammo with hives (big in Ambush/OMS) You can't miss, only fail to lock on Sounds cool Disadvantages: Lock on range is much shorter than forge's effective range Does less damage overall Seems most dropships these days are shield tanked, and better tankers tend to be Missiles fired at a vehicle often fail to hit it due to hitting an obstruction or the dropship flying out of range If you have experience with both please let me know how you compare the two. Much appreciated!!! EDIT: I'm not Min Commando Well, first i can tell ive tried both with calmando and amarr sentinel. While i can destroy more often ADS/Tanks with the forge (assault, i can fight an entire match without switching suits with the commando. Also if u have a lot of SP on light weaponry thats a plus for commando, starting a sentinel is investing on weapons only available to them (no waste though). I would advise commando with swarms if u can wear 2 DMG mods to back the up n keep up with the AV damage. exMAG vet. Sver True Blood faction FTW.
Nothing Certain Bioshock Rejects 1093	Posted - 2014.08.31 10:02:00 - [3] - Quote I have forged for several months and got pretty good at it. I seldom did the camp on a high spot forging though. I ran kincats and cardio on an Amarr and ran around the map by myself. I like it, but lately I put searms on a Galscout, and now a Minassault and it is the funnest fit in the game for me. I basically do scout stuff but I'm always trying to get where vehicles don't expect me to be. I have an ADV Minmando swarm fit and while I like the damage it just doesn't fit my playstyle and not having grenades makes it a no go for me. If you usually play with a squad and like to camp a rooftop then it is probably ideal. I prefer the mobility of a lighter suit. Your kdr will likely suffer, killing vehicles doesn't lead to many kills but you get a lot of WP if you do it right. Swarms are good now, but you don't have the punch that forges do or the long range infantry weapon that a forge can give you. Forge is probably more effective but swarms are more fun for me now. Because, that's why.
Breakin Stuff Goonfeet Special Planetary Emergency Response Group 2450	Posted - 2014.08.31 10:51:00 - [4] - Quote Gunnlogi, madrugar, Python and Incubus are all balanced against prototype AV weapons. It will take at minimum, three shots to kill them UNLESS you get a weak spot backshot. If they activate hardeners in a timely fashion you will enjoy the sensation of having to reload at LEAST once to kill them, and odds are they'll escape if they're halfway intelligent. The dumb ones tend to be the ones who die in a fire, fast. That being said, you're more likely to land a kill on an ADS with a forge gun. I've seen swarms demolish tanks.
Mregomies Beer For Evil Mercs 269	Posted - 2014.08.31 11:34:00 - [5] - Quote I have both prof4. Swarms are good with snipercommando. Suomi, Finland, PERKELE! Logibro Logibro2
ratamaq doc Onslaught Inc RISE of LEGION 806	Posted - 2014.08.31 13:17:00 - [6] - Quote Swarms are ok when used with other AV, but rather suck as a primary. The minmando can make them work alone, but I have more success using them on a scout with AV Nades and REs. I have swarm prof 5 and minmando 5. I rarely bring that combo out, although I use it over forge. YouTube
Apothecary Za'ki Biomass Positive 697	Posted - 2014.08.31 13:30:00 - [7] - Quote i didnt ready anything in this thread.. best AV team is 1 swarm guy and 1 Forgegunner on the same target. #nuffsaid [[LogiBro in Training]] Level 1 Forum Pariah


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