Matticus Monk
Ordus Trismegistus
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Posted - 2013.03.12 22:34:00 -
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I use a scout with the following for my SMG build:
Dragonfly dropsuit
Low slot: Armor repair, stamina enhancer
Hight slot: Shield extender
1.) It's viable. I'm not sure how effective it would be at the highest levels b/c I'm not there but I think it would do fine. I typically get 5-6 kills w/ specifically the SMG. My main aim is not to get kills, but to hack/retake objectives so maybe I could double that perhaps if the goal was to kill enemies. I have seen others do very well. I try to engage from behind or flank, and to this extent the scout suit and increasing your DS command and profile damping make a big difference on sneaking up on folks. Kills come quickly when you get behind someone and aim for the head. Head to head fights are a challenge but as others have mentioned strafing is key. Additionally, people can panic when they get sprayed with that many bullets, as the SMG puts out a lot so sometimes the panic effects their ability to aim/take cover etc... As for running, it's not necessary but you need to know when to bail out anytime you are in a scout suit.
2.) SMG wins up close, no doubt about it. I don't have more than level 1 in the SMG or sharpshooter and I do best when up close in shotgun range. You can kill farther out but it's more difficult as the range is limited and this plays to the advantages of other weapons. If you can get in close and hose people down the lower tier suits can fall quick. Even heavies can go down more quickly than expected. I tend not to engage at medium "AR" distance, as the AR, LR, HMG pretty much all other weapons have an advantage here (perhas this would be negated if I invested more heavily in sharpshooter).
3.) It's small and meant as a last resort, thus it's a sidearm. I'd say it's viable, but it's a more challenging play style, at least to me.
4.) I agree it does better in skirmish where you have room to be more strategic instead of the typical ambush matches which are line-up face offs (or tank battles).
5.) I've only used the toxin SMG, so no comment on others. I'm certainly not beasting. Weaponry lvl 4.
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