[Balance Issue] A Single FT melts a Predator in approx. 2 Seconds - Example Clip provided

#1

Ok I don’t intend to explain this in deep detail, so here is the Link to a video that demonstrates a Single FT member bringing down a Predator in 2 seconds with a Vector.

https://clips.twitch.tv/MildYummyBarracudaAMPEnergyCherry

I retrieved this from their Reddit Post Here

While 2 grenades did contribute, the Predator doesn’t turn bloody until the first second of sustained fire.

Important Context to consider: If you have a Fireteam consisting of just +1 additional person with this weapon, who stays in close proximity of each other, this reduces it an encounter to approx. ~1 second; This makes any and all melee encounters impossible, the time to attack /w melee in effective fire range of the Vector is guaranteed death.

This would mean just waiting at spawn for the Predator is a viable FT strategy, unless Predator is using a viable ranged build.

Notes:

  • Predator Ranged: Mandatory to counter
  • Predator Counter: None - You cannot predict this loadout
  • Netgun: recently debuffed
  • Slam Attack: Recovery Time > Vector kill time
  • Parrying: Recovery Time > Vector kill time
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#2

It’s 3 seconds with vector and bane on, and using assaults passive secondary damage buff. Still insane just pointing that out

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#3

bane on, and using assaults passive secondary damage buff

Thank you for that note

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#4

So what you’re saying is my Colt knockoff isn’t as good as the Vector and I should switch?

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#5

Yeah vector+ AK is just insta dead pred. You wanna see them nerfed or the bane perk?

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#7

TTK just needs to be nerf’d for Vector.

I’m unfamiliar of common techniques for Devs, but as far as I’ve seen it’s either damage nerf, ammo mags, or a health buff.

Alternatively a damage buff towards Preds, forcing new metas on FT I suppose; People will find a way.

#8

Omg the predator was standing still ok, u can’t kill a pred that fast with him jumping and moving w a vector lol …stop complaining about nerf this and that , it’s getting annoying…y’all some noobs lol

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#9

You seriously want more health or damage for the Pred?

Do you also want to not have a game anymore, because it really is going to lead to longer que times. How about you learn new tactics.

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#10

Right so, let’s just assume some things.

Vector:

  • Effective Range: 0 - 15m (0 - 5m Guaranteed hit)
  • TTK: approx. ~2 seconds
  • Accuracy: Ok – Great

Predator Melee:

  • Effective Range: 0m
  • TTK: est. ~3 - 5 seconds (2-4 solid hits)
  • Accuracy: Moderate – Ok

Now Heal time (Extends Time To Kill)

Fire Team: Heal = Adds 3 - 5 seconds survival within 0m range

  • Syringe 2 - 6 seconds
  • Medkit: 5 Seconds
  • Map Pickups: 5 - X depending if found

Predator: Heal = ~2 seconds survival within 0 - 5m range (closer = larger target)

  • Syringes: 8 - 20 seconds (Short vs Long)
  • Boars: 3 - xx (Distance dependent)
#11

I’m sorry but U sound exactly like a salty pred main lol…but nice stats list

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#12

Exactly, this pred mains are out of control with this nerf the fireteam and that lol…

#13

Honestly?

My tactics are just guerilla hit & run, simple as that, just when you can’t do melee anymore, kills a good portion of playing Yuatja.

Oh yay, I have a plasma caster, doesn’t lockon, or do that cool redicle thing, but it sure does go boom

#14

I will have to disagree and point out que times as evidence that it does not kill a potion of those playing Yautja.

#15

Had a game where I dealt with 3 normals, 1 dude who I found out now was using the Vector.

I got downed 2 times, busted 2 syringes, ate maybe 3 boars, and kept up the hit’n’runs.

Worst game I ever played, not because it was tense, but it was because it was a consistent rejection, and I had to switch up to underhanded single taps, ranged, and a few slams.

#16

So you played one match, against one good player and you want more damage or health for the Predator?

Learn how to take a loss man.

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#17

Nope, because that was the match I won.

Had some others, but really just realized this game is now a Meta field, and has lost the sense of being a “Game” and it’s full of tryhards with a competitive complex needing to express it through memes.

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#18

It is what it is buddy, if u got recked by sweaty Ft there’s nothing U can’t do…

Just say GG and be honorable instead of complaining for nerfs

#19

So you won and you want nerfs…?

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#20

And what u want ? A match full of noobs lol …the tryhards and good Ft makes the game intense and fun