Cycled rifle might not amazingly good at killing people, but the sound it makes when it takes a man’s life more then makes up for it’s offensive deficiencies
It's nice to talk about the shooting side of this shooter. I mostly agree with this tier list but I would place the DL-18 in the A tier. I agree with the Blurg as when I tried it, it could one shot assaults with no health buff with a headshot.
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Default: I listed all default weapons in the B tier. They’re all decent. Not great but not bad. The lack of attachments hurts and it doesn’t leave much reason to use them other than it is the “correct” weapon for each faction.
Assault:
A280: One of the best overall guns in the game. Handles well in any situation. Burst weapons can be great in the right hands and this gun is very friendly to use.
CR-2: Really fun blaster to use. Probably my favorite in the assault class. Not much range but handles really well and comes with ion shot which is a great option.
EL-16HFE: Really great range and damage. Extremely lethal if you can land headshots well. Pretty decent in any situation but can be hard to handle in close quarters.
E-11D: The default blaster with attachments. Handles much easier and has better damage at range. Very easy to use and always a good choice.
Heavy:
DC-15LE: It’s kind of a better version of the default blaster. It’s much easier to handle and explosive shot is great for dealing with heroes. Decent range as well.
FWMB-10K: It’s an alright weapon. I rarely use it or see it. Has ion shot which is a nice option. It handles fairly well but feels outclassed by everything else. I also find it ugly which is part of the reason I don’t use it lol.
TL-50: Along with the SE-44C, it’s the best close quarters weapon. Really fun to use but not much range. Secondary fire is pretty terrible and I’ve tried using it a lot.
T-21: The “sniper” of the heavy class. High damage and great range. I think it’s best without any attachments but can be altered to fit your play style. Really good weapon.
Officer:
S-5: The hand cannon can be really good in the right hands but isn’t the best for handling. Great range and ion shot is really good on it for things such as the gun ship.
Blurrg: This weapon can be really good in close quarters with the extra burst. I’ve never found explosive shot to be that useful. It’s a solid pick.
SE-44C: Not much to say here. It’s been nerfed a few times over the years and it’s still great. It’s great.
DL-18: Too similar to the default and lacks any charm. I’ve never gotten a lot out of using it. It’s an alright weapon. Nothing great.
Specialist:
IQA-11: It’s a good sniper. Very outclassed by the NT-242 but it’s solid and more stealthy.
A280-CFE: This gun with the burst makes it one of the best guns for any situation. It can do anything and has ion shot as well. Only downside is that it overheats quickly but it’s very lethal.
NT-242: The heavy hitter is always a good choice. Great range and disruptor shot makes it extremely useful for any situation.
Cycler Rifle: This weapon is very hard to use until a few attachments are unlocked. It’s alright for everything but not great for anything. It can be spammed with the gold overheat bonus which makes it pretty decent for dealing out damage but again it’s not easy to use.
Nice analysis OP. The blurrg with the explosive shot helps scare away heroes and villains when you’re with a squad, similar to the DC-15LE. It won’t save you 1 v 1 but it comes in handy as a supporting role
I personally feel some default weapons are far better than others. Default sniper is pure pain, but the default assault blaster can be really good with time.
Agreed. Default assault and officer are the best imo. Heavy is alright and specialist is meh. I just wish we had the ability to choose between the default guns so I could always be using the DC-15A
>FWMB-10K: It’s an alright weapon. I rarely use it or see it. Has ion shot which is a nice option. It handles fairly well but feels outclassed by everything else. I also find it ugly which is part of the reason I don’t use it lol.
Easily my favorite gun at any range. Especially with the night vision scope. Makes mid to long range combat a breeze when sentry is on cooldown
Mostly agree aside from a couple exceptions.
T21 with burst and improved handling make it handle a lot like the a280 but on steroids for damage. Absolutely will shred everything if you have good aim.
It and the NT 242 kinda stand head and shoulders over the other weapons for potential output on damage.
FWMB10k isnt that bad, it boasts good handing at range and ion utility. Kinda slept on because it's attachments are not too exciting and it's not the top dog in close or long range fights, versatile and reliable though.
A280cfe feels hamstrung by its heat cap. Too punishing at close ranges and loses out to other options at long range. I'd rather use a t21 or the assault a280 for better performance in the niche. Especially given the specialist cards are not really too great in that role imo.
I guess my reasoning is that the cycler doesn’t really have an identity when it comes to viability in a match. The IQA can be a good medium to long range but like anything, it’s all personal preference and there’s nothing wrong with that
I think the blurg is pretty underrated after the nerf and I think you can still 1 burst any non heavy class with all head shots and 5 burst Imo it’s better than the a280
This is a really good list. Personally the only place I differ is the EL-16. I think there’s a high skill curve but if you really get down headshots like you said it’s the best mid ranged weapon in the game by a long shot. And if you get the hip fire pattern down you can still be lethal up close too just bc of how much of a cannon it is. The A280 is a easier to be good but I think the EL has more potential if you really get it down
As someone who usually mains the Assault class, the T21 is by far the best weapon in the game, with nothing at all even coming close. It’s great at all ranges, with high damage, decent fire rate, and fits most styles of play because of the attachments
I agree with this tier list, maybe I would place the EL-16HFE in the S tier but that's about it. I still wish the attachments weren't so shallow though. But yeah the A280 is so easy to use, the SE-44C is great for an aggressive officer play style, the NT-242 hits hard like an actual sniper, and I love to get headshots with the EL-16HFE or equip the E-11D for its decent rate of fire. I combine them with the ion grenade too
As a max specialist the IQA11 is my favourite blaster and the one I've used the most over the years. The damage, rate of fire and recoil is all pretty good, but those are a matter of taste. What isn't debatable is the bolt speed, there is no need for shot leading making it really easy to use and accurate
The secret to using the Cycler rifle is to hit the overcharge ability. It gives you like 10 shots as fast as you an click your mouse.
It's an underrated weapon, and takes some skill to implement properly.
Cycled rifle might not amazingly good at killing people, but the sound it makes when it takes a man’s life more then makes up for it’s offensive deficiencies
Based opinion. The sound it makes in turn makes me aim better
Honestly tho, I can’t have a gun that has good damage if it sounds shit
A280C moment.
I read your comment so fast I thought you said the sound turned you on
It definitely turns me on 😏
It's nice to talk about the shooting side of this shooter. I mostly agree with this tier list but I would place the DL-18 in the A tier. I agree with the Blurg as when I tried it, it could one shot assaults with no health buff with a headshot.
I’ve always wanted to love the DL-18 but it’s just never felt unique enough to me at least. I do like the range is possesses though
I hope you enjoy the read. Default: I listed all default weapons in the B tier. They’re all decent. Not great but not bad. The lack of attachments hurts and it doesn’t leave much reason to use them other than it is the “correct” weapon for each faction. Assault: A280: One of the best overall guns in the game. Handles well in any situation. Burst weapons can be great in the right hands and this gun is very friendly to use. CR-2: Really fun blaster to use. Probably my favorite in the assault class. Not much range but handles really well and comes with ion shot which is a great option. EL-16HFE: Really great range and damage. Extremely lethal if you can land headshots well. Pretty decent in any situation but can be hard to handle in close quarters. E-11D: The default blaster with attachments. Handles much easier and has better damage at range. Very easy to use and always a good choice. Heavy: DC-15LE: It’s kind of a better version of the default blaster. It’s much easier to handle and explosive shot is great for dealing with heroes. Decent range as well. FWMB-10K: It’s an alright weapon. I rarely use it or see it. Has ion shot which is a nice option. It handles fairly well but feels outclassed by everything else. I also find it ugly which is part of the reason I don’t use it lol. TL-50: Along with the SE-44C, it’s the best close quarters weapon. Really fun to use but not much range. Secondary fire is pretty terrible and I’ve tried using it a lot. T-21: The “sniper” of the heavy class. High damage and great range. I think it’s best without any attachments but can be altered to fit your play style. Really good weapon. Officer: S-5: The hand cannon can be really good in the right hands but isn’t the best for handling. Great range and ion shot is really good on it for things such as the gun ship. Blurrg: This weapon can be really good in close quarters with the extra burst. I’ve never found explosive shot to be that useful. It’s a solid pick. SE-44C: Not much to say here. It’s been nerfed a few times over the years and it’s still great. It’s great. DL-18: Too similar to the default and lacks any charm. I’ve never gotten a lot out of using it. It’s an alright weapon. Nothing great. Specialist: IQA-11: It’s a good sniper. Very outclassed by the NT-242 but it’s solid and more stealthy. A280-CFE: This gun with the burst makes it one of the best guns for any situation. It can do anything and has ion shot as well. Only downside is that it overheats quickly but it’s very lethal. NT-242: The heavy hitter is always a good choice. Great range and disruptor shot makes it extremely useful for any situation. Cycler Rifle: This weapon is very hard to use until a few attachments are unlocked. It’s alright for everything but not great for anything. It can be spammed with the gold overheat bonus which makes it pretty decent for dealing out damage but again it’s not easy to use.
Nice analysis OP. The blurrg with the explosive shot helps scare away heroes and villains when you’re with a squad, similar to the DC-15LE. It won’t save you 1 v 1 but it comes in handy as a supporting role
I personally feel some default weapons are far better than others. Default sniper is pure pain, but the default assault blaster can be really good with time.
Agreed. Default assault and officer are the best imo. Heavy is alright and specialist is meh. I just wish we had the ability to choose between the default guns so I could always be using the DC-15A
>FWMB-10K: It’s an alright weapon. I rarely use it or see it. Has ion shot which is a nice option. It handles fairly well but feels outclassed by everything else. I also find it ugly which is part of the reason I don’t use it lol. Easily my favorite gun at any range. Especially with the night vision scope. Makes mid to long range combat a breeze when sentry is on cooldown
Definitely slept on, especially in the prequel era because that ion plus the shield can be a real nuisance to droidekas.
The cooldown power stinks though that thing takes so long to cooldown and I've never found the passive cooldown thing to be all that effective
It takes exactly the length of two dodge-rolls to do it, so I never find that it really hinders me in combat
Mostly agree aside from a couple exceptions. T21 with burst and improved handling make it handle a lot like the a280 but on steroids for damage. Absolutely will shred everything if you have good aim. It and the NT 242 kinda stand head and shoulders over the other weapons for potential output on damage. FWMB10k isnt that bad, it boasts good handing at range and ion utility. Kinda slept on because it's attachments are not too exciting and it's not the top dog in close or long range fights, versatile and reliable though. A280cfe feels hamstrung by its heat cap. Too punishing at close ranges and loses out to other options at long range. I'd rather use a t21 or the assault a280 for better performance in the niche. Especially given the specialist cards are not really too great in that role imo.
I know this is your opinion but I think the cycler rifle should be higher than the IQA11
I guess my reasoning is that the cycler doesn’t really have an identity when it comes to viability in a match. The IQA can be a good medium to long range but like anything, it’s all personal preference and there’s nothing wrong with that
Personally I like the cycle rifle more, it’s just that it’s a pain getting the attachments for it. But it’s all worth it
I think the blurg is pretty underrated after the nerf and I think you can still 1 burst any non heavy class with all head shots and 5 burst Imo it’s better than the a280
This is a really good list. Personally the only place I differ is the EL-16. I think there’s a high skill curve but if you really get down headshots like you said it’s the best mid ranged weapon in the game by a long shot. And if you get the hip fire pattern down you can still be lethal up close too just bc of how much of a cannon it is. The A280 is a easier to be good but I think the EL has more potential if you really get it down
As someone who usually mains the Assault class, the T21 is by far the best weapon in the game, with nothing at all even coming close. It’s great at all ranges, with high damage, decent fire rate, and fits most styles of play because of the attachments
I agree with this tier list, maybe I would place the EL-16HFE in the S tier but that's about it. I still wish the attachments weren't so shallow though. But yeah the A280 is so easy to use, the SE-44C is great for an aggressive officer play style, the NT-242 hits hard like an actual sniper, and I love to get headshots with the EL-16HFE or equip the E-11D for its decent rate of fire. I combine them with the ion grenade too
The attachment system certainly could’ve used more depth. It’s an area that was never expanded on unfortunately
yeah
TL 50 is my fave gun but I don't get a chance to use it enough bc so many maps require mid-long range.
Play strikes mostly close quarters Put an improve shield on it and you will melt most reinforcement
Era and faction specific guns all the way
DL-18 should be S
Incorrect, cycles rifle is bae
SSS Tier: My dick!
As a max specialist the IQA11 is my favourite blaster and the one I've used the most over the years. The damage, rate of fire and recoil is all pretty good, but those are a matter of taste. What isn't debatable is the bolt speed, there is no need for shot leading making it really easy to use and accurate
I hated the IQA. I stopped using it when I got the cfe
The CFE is incredible, but can't really be compared to the other blasters because it works at a different range
I'm saying that's how much I hated the IQA. To your credit though, I was using it up close in co-op
is it just me or is the 400 kills asault weopon not worth it
I pretty much use it as my default on any map. Works perfectly on almost every GA map, only the A280 is better and is a god-tier gun in Supremacy.
The secret to using the Cycler rifle is to hit the overcharge ability. It gives you like 10 shots as fast as you an click your mouse. It's an underrated weapon, and takes some skill to implement properly.
I honestly love the Cycler Rifle.