DUST Search - Which Assault reigns supreme now?

Aeon Amadi wrote:

Jonny D Buelle wrote:

Dreis ShadowWeaver wrote:

Jonny D Buelle wrote:

Dreis ShadowWeaver wrote:

The Caldari or the Gallente Assault, assuming both are fully leveled, well-fitted, and are using their respective racial rifles?

Depends, we talking CQC or long range?

Overall, considering how frequently one may engage in both CQC and long-range engagements in a single match.

I think in overall terms it comes down to (as always) player skills. The kick reduction to RR and the buff to shields means that the CalAss is a ranged powerhouse. Getting in close in CQC using the ARR, you will have to rely on speed and maneuverability against the GalAss. With the RoF Buff the GalAss received, it means in CQC they can unload faster and therefore put out more DPS.

Now lets assume they are at mid range combat. The GalAss would be using his speed and passive reps to get in close while the CalAss would use his long range supression and fast shield regen to keep the Gallente away. This is where player skills come in, aiming on the Caldari's part and tactical maneuvers on the Gallente's part.

I feel it bears mentioning that the Amarr Assault and Amarr Commando are -excellent- Caldari Assault deterrents. I'm starting to notice that Cal Assault players are beginning to get a little over-confident in their long range abilities and a laser rifle reminds them that they are still mortal =P

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ReGnYuM Hope is Buried Last 3	Posted - 2015.10.10 09:46:00 - [1] - Quote Really enjoying the shield buff received to Mk.0 assault.
Wolf revenant Eternal Beings RUST415 25	Posted - 2015.10.10 11:23:00 - [2] - Quote I've used the Gallente and the Amarr. I really like the Gallente. With the Amarr I don't notice the kick too much. The only thing I've changed is that I don't use the charge shot as much. In short - I like both of my assaults. I've had good games with both types. Amarr is not ruined for me :)
Alena Asakura Caldari Logistics Reserve 44	Posted - 2015.10.10 11:26:00 - [3] - Quote Lightning35 Delta514 wrote: Dreis ShadowWeaver wrote: Jonny D Buelle wrote: Dreis ShadowWeaver wrote: The Caldari or the Gallente Assault, assuming both are fully leveled, well-fitted, and are using their respective racial rifles? Depends, we talking CQC or long range? Overall, considering how frequently one may engage in both CQC and long-range engagements in a single match. Considering shields are still not as good as armor and the fact that most maps/sockets all mostly include 1v1 short to midrange engagements, I'd say te Gallente. Shields will never be "as good as armor", they are fundamentally different things. Shields melt at the thought of EM, but can regenerate really quickly, so you have to define "good". Good shields to me are shields which are strong enough to not collapse altogether by the time the regen kicks in, and regen fast enough to deal with the rate of DPS inflicted. Personally, being Caldari, I think shields are "better" than armour but I'm biased... :)
Mortedeamor The Black Masquerade 1	Posted - 2015.10.10 11:34:00 - [4] - Quote Aeon Amadi wrote: Jonny D Buelle wrote: Dreis ShadowWeaver wrote: Jonny D Buelle wrote: Dreis ShadowWeaver wrote: The Caldari or the Gallente Assault, assuming both are fully leveled, well-fitted, and are using their respective racial rifles? Depends, we talking CQC or long range? Overall, considering how frequently one may engage in both CQC and long-range engagements in a single match. I think in overall terms it comes down to (as always) player skills. The kick reduction to RR and the buff to shields means that the CalAss is a ranged powerhouse. Getting in close in CQC using the ARR, you will have to rely on speed and maneuverability against the GalAss. With the RoF Buff the GalAss received, it means in CQC they can unload faster and therefore put out more DPS. Now lets assume they are at mid range combat. The GalAss would be using his speed and passive reps to get in close while the CalAss would use his long range supression and fast shield regen to keep the Gallente away. This is where player skills come in, aiming on the Caldari's part and tactical maneuvers on the Gallente's part. I feel it bears mentioning that the Amarr Assault and Amarr Commando are -excellent- Caldari Assault deterrents. I'm starting to notice that Cal Assault players are beginning to get a little over-confident in their long range abilities and a laser rifle reminds them that they are still mortal =P I didn't notice the patch had hit for 2 days ..and I'm running my 15 mill so amar assault alt.. ascr vaporized ck.os in cqc..just the other day I got spawn camped by a proto ck.o vd my advanced ascr..dps..fit he got melted .. Tbh Between the laser rifle and the ascr ...I'll never use scr..again . But i don feel like the amAR assait is undeported at all vs cAL Glad they buffedd old rr aND hut arr..with a hit As for gal assault ..any locus grenade will just about one shot em so Seems pretty balanced .. pc master race PORT IT CCP
Mortedeamor The Black Masquerade 1	Posted - 2015.10.10 11:36:00 - [5] - Quote Wolf revenant wrote: I've used the Gallente and the Amarr. I really like the Gallente. With the Amarr I don't notice the kick too much. The only thing I've changed is that I don't use the charge shot as much. In short - I like both of my assaults. I've had good games with both types. Amarr is not ruined for me :) Tap it like a tac..is what u gotta do ..might as well remove the charge pc master race PORT IT CCP
ROMULUS H3X research lab 792	Posted - 2015.10.10 11:39:00 - [6] - Quote They all seem to fit into their own specified niches now ( when looking at matching up racial weapons with the suit). Obviously the gal and cal assaults will be the go-to suits fir the next month or so for personal testing reasons. Eventually it will level out, I predict there will be not just one reigning supreme, but all reigning equally ( In terminations over all other suit classifications. FORGE/FLAYLOCK/FISTS PLASMA/PISTOL/PUNCH ALL OF YOU PUNKS GET HUMILIATED AFTER LUNCH!


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