DUST Search - Nova Knifing Advice

One Eyed King wrote:

A few things people have not mentioned yet:

1) The jump charge. Since you cannot charge while sprinting, and you sometimes encounter fast enough enemies that you cannot catch up without sprinting you will need this. Jump, charge in mid air, and release just as you land. If you are using ZNs or dealing with an assault with some tank that might require a 2nd set of swipes, land towards the side (I think left is most recommended) as it reduces the problems of backpedal.

2) Using corners to ambush. This is one of my personal favorites as you can quickly go from being prey to hunter before the hunter realizes what is happening. This is effective in areas with lots of cover, like null cannons, or interiors with corners, stairs, doors etc. If you think someone is chasing you, or if you know someone is about to come through an area and isn't aware you are there, hide around the corner with your knives charged. Just as they get to the entrance, corner etc., move out of your position directly towards the enemy (trying not to sprint by accident and negate your charge), and release the knives. You will often take down your target before they have time to react.

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B1ack ice Pure Evil. 351	Posted - 2014.09.07 05:45:00 - [1] - Quote I specked into Nova Knifes because I was having a bad day and bored. Any tips? I have LVL 4. "If you're going to be bad, be bad with a purpose."
MrShooter01 Storm Wind Strikeforce Caldari State 788	Posted - 2014.09.07 06:08:00 - [2] - Quote Every time you press the attack button, your character rapidly stabs with both knives. Both strikes do damage, so you actually do 2x the knives listed damage when attacking. When you charge an attack, the damage is doubled. If both strikes hit, you will do in total 4x the damage you see in the knives info window. Charging makes noise. You can't sprint while charging. Keep an eye on your prey's health bar, it may be more practical to spam regular attacks than a charge. red and green gatorade and radar range extenders are your friends The minimap will show what direction the reddots are facing. Stick them in their behind. Knife damage is boosted by sidearm damage mods. Do not equip myofibril stims, they do not help. If you put the knives in the light weapon slot, they will be the first thing you switch to from cloak. Then, you can stack sidearm damage mods and a ranged sidearm of your choice for maximum fun times Knives hurt vehicles. This is totally badass. The explosion from the vehicle you stabbed to death will probably kill you. It is still worth it.
Jace Kaisar 155	Posted - 2014.09.07 06:15:00 - [3] - Quote Get Level V Pro Knives rule. I'm a Spooky Scary Ghost Before you ask, yes this is me.
Ludvig Enraga KILL-EM-QUICK RISE of LEGION 1126	Posted - 2014.09.07 06:22:00 - [4] - Quote B1ack ice wrote: I specked into Nova Knifes because I was having a bad day and bored. Any tips? I have LVL 4. Get level 5. Ishuk's are not too expensive and are vastly superior. As a gal scout you should have no problem using kin cats while not totally compromising your E-War, which is the way to go. Oh, here is a good one! One very useful technique to master is to sprint toward the back of the target, then jump and charge knives in midair - this way you don't lose your speed while charging and the knives are ready for you to deal a full charged strike when you are landing on the reddot's back. PLC, NK, Scout - before 1.8. That's right, I stack that OP Sh!t.
Cass Caul 1153	Posted - 2014.09.07 07:01:00 - [5] - Quote Step 1) Go here https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=90055&find=unread Step 2) Look for frequent posters in the last few pages Step 3) check for those names in your corp's pub chat. Step 4) Squad up with them, have them give tips over voice chat and demostration On Hiatus.
Leovarian L Lavitz G0DS AM0NG MEN General Tso's Alliance 1153	Posted - 2014.09.07 08:47:00 - [6] - Quote Run straight at an enemy and lol as their shots don't register on your light-frame hitbox and stab them to death after a 50 meter dash straight in without even dodging, no cloak, just abusing mechanics. ahem I mean have fun :D Omni-Soldier Few are my equal in these specialties, none compare in all of them
OZAROW Opus Arcana Covert Intervention 1571	Posted - 2014.09.07 11:41:00 - [7] - Quote B1ack ice wrote: I specked into Nova Knifes because I was having a bad day and bored. Any tips? I have LVL 4. Squad with me Yes, you just got rocked by a guy with a BOLT PISTOL and a pair of knives! !
Mex-0 Comander's Capital 39	Posted - 2014.09.07 11:49:00 - [8] - Quote Just think of yourself as a velociraptor of dust; people don't see you until its too late. Never equip a shotgun or any close range weapon with knives, you'll be screwed if someone sees you from a distance with a RR or CR. Also, try not to attack an enemy by running straight at them from the front, the only exception being if you are hiding around a corner lying in wait. THE BASIC KNIVES SUCK DON'T USE THEM!!!!! Have fun being a badass assassin. I don't use OP weapons, I AM OP.
Shiyou Hidiyoshi Ancient Exiles. 921	Posted - 2014.09.07 13:40:00 - [9] - Quote STD are like butter knifes so don't use them for steak, use the steak isho knifes because they cut the meat very well and with ease. STD knifes are good for spreading jelly though but as usual, peanut butter can be a ***** to spread because it sticks to the knifes a lot. Then he layed out his hand and all the threads of the forums were locked. - CCP RatiShakalaka describing CCP Lockingbro
Joel II X Crux Special Tasks Group Gallente Federation 3297	Posted - 2014.09.07 14:37:00 - [10] - Quote Step 1: Get proto knives and matari scout if you haven't Step 2: don't die Kills will come naturally. Unless you're extremely bad.

LT SHANKS Amarr Templars Amarr Empire 3330	Posted - 2014.09.07 16:04:00 - [11] - Quote Back pedaling will kill you. Just sayin'.
One Eyed King Land of the BIind 3859	Posted - 2014.09.07 16:46:00 - [12] - Quote A few things people have not mentioned yet: 1) The jump charge. Since you cannot charge while sprinting, and you sometimes encounter fast enough enemies that you cannot catch up without sprinting you will need this. Jump, charge in mid air, and release just as you land. If you are using ZNs or dealing with an assault with some tank that might require a 2nd set of swipes, land towards the side (I think left is most recommended) as it reduces the problems of backpedal. 2) Using corners to ambush. This is one of my personal favorites as you can quickly go from being prey to hunter before the hunter realizes what is happening. This is effective in areas with lots of cover, like null cannons, or interiors with corners, stairs, doors etc. If you think someone is chasing you, or if you know someone is about to come through an area and isn't aware you are there, hide around the corner with your knives charged. Just as they get to the entrance, corner etc., move out of your position directly towards the enemy (trying not to sprint by accident and negate your charge), and release the knives. You will often take down your target before they have time to react. You can always tell a Millford Minja
Tectonic Fusion 2163	Posted - 2014.09.07 17:43:00 - [13] - Quote One Eyed King wrote: A few things people have not mentioned yet: 1) The jump charge. Since you cannot charge while sprinting, and you sometimes encounter fast enough enemies that you cannot catch up without sprinting you will need this. Jump, charge in mid air, and release just as you land. If you are using ZNs or dealing with an assault with some tank that might require a 2nd set of swipes, land towards the side (I think left is most recommended) as it reduces the problems of backpedal. 2) Using corners to ambush. This is one of my personal favorites as you can quickly go from being prey to hunter before the hunter realizes what is happening. This is effective in areas with lots of cover, like null cannons, or interiors with corners, stairs, doors etc. If you think someone is chasing you, or if you know someone is about to come through an area and isn't aware you are there, hide around the corner with your knives charged. Just as they get to the entrance, corner etc., move out of your position directly towards the enemy (trying not to sprint by accident and negate your charge), and release the knives. You will often take down your target before they have time to react. ^ (GIF)
Dreis Shadowweaver D.A.R.K L.E.G.I.O.N D.E.F.I.A.N.C.E 144	Posted - 2014.09.07 17:51:00 - [14] - Quote Watch this vid. http://www.ps3youtube.com/v/dust-514-knife-101-zhaQm2-g2-8 Well, I once meleed an R.E.... I've only ever known 1.8... Caldari blood, Minmatar heart <3
B1ack ice Pure Evil. 353	Posted - 2014.09.09 21:28:00 - [15] - Quote OZAROW wrote: B1ack ice wrote: I specked into Nova Knifes because I was having a bad day and bored. Any tips? I have LVL 4. Squad with me OZZY!!! We need to squad. I'm in Anime Empire, but lately people in there don't show up because it's so busy. T_T "If you're going to be bad, be bad with a purpose."
B1ack ice Pure Evil. 353	Posted - 2014.09.09 21:29:00 - [16] - Quote Dreis Shadowweaver wrote: Watch this vid. http://www.ps3youtube.com/v/dust-514-knife-101-zhaQm2-g2-8 Moody is a boss. :) "If you're going to be bad, be bad with a purpose."
B1ack ice Pure Evil. 353	Posted - 2014.09.09 21:30:00 - [17] - Quote Jace Kaisar wrote: Get Level V Pro Knives rule. Well, I would assume so... only had enough SP for LV4.... So, I have to wait. :( "If you're going to be bad, be bad with a purpose."
Mex-0 Comander's Capital 45	Posted - 2014.09.10 20:57:00 - [18] - Quote B1ack ice wrote: Dreis Shadowweaver wrote: Watch this vid. http://www.ps3youtube.com/v/dust-514-knife-101-zhaQm2-g2-8 Moody is a boss. :) I played him before! I whittled him down to 120 armor then I got RS-90'd. :P I don't use OP weapons, I AM OP.
Aria Gomes The New Age Outlaws 510	Posted - 2014.09.10 21:23:00 - [19] - Quote Be ready for people that step outta line of sight sometimes. Squad with other nova knifing scouts, sometimes it's best to see it in action and learning visually. That's how I learned. I squaded with other knifing scouts and picked up on their movements and how they attacked their enemies. When I was baby scout (pre-new weapons and pre-FW changes...sooo 1.5?) I squaded with scouts as much as possible. I actually used to run GLU-5 and ZN-28s. Haha. But yeah squad with some of the guys on here on the forum. They're super chill and will show you the way of the blade.
Zindorak 1.U.P 892	Posted - 2014.09.10 21:30:00 - [20] - Quote Get level 5 and take those ZN's and throw them out the window. No but seriously getting knives to 5 is so worth it. I have prof 5 on knives and they insta gank MLT,STD and ADV. Proto may need a little more swipes. Plus, Pro knives are only 6k more than ADV Pokemon master! I suck at Tekken lol



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