So, I’m a pred level 115 and been playing/loving the game so far (I’m new via Xbox) but one thing that doesn’t make sense…my gameplay normally involves me taking someone down (normally with a bow) and use them for a trap (proper predator style). However I feel that a) once down it shouldn’t take another 3 arrows to finish them off… especially when the bow takes about half an hour to full pull back and B) IF they get received the next time I down them they should just die. The amount of times I’ve downed a team only for
Them to get up again and again and again is just silly. Especially when someone’s spamming medic or rushing through missions, it’s a massive time waste. what are people thoughts or is it just me?
I get knocked down, but I get up again…
They can get up max 4 times I think? Then they just die.
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Is that so?, interesting… 4 though is a lot, considering the game lasts about 10minutes. I think 2 or 3 should be enough, 4 though!?
Depends on class
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It’s different for each class.
Most characters it’s 3 then dead.
Support is 4.
Scout and Recon is 2.
There’s a perk for 1 additional knockdown.
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What Skoolboy said. But there are ways to get downs faster, like a charged bow shot or combi throw when a downed is being revived and he gets back up, or if that doesn’t work then a shot or two then a rush with melee. Bow into wristblades combo is pretty common. I would also not use charged bow shots most of the time and just quick shot, you’ll get kills faster that way on downed players and stack damage faster on those that are upright. They increased FT armor values with the new update, hence why its a pain in the ass to use the bow now, but if you land your shots and are consistent you can still get quick downs/kills.
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id suggest using the plasma pistol, the bow actually got nerfed in patch 3.00
it was pretty reliable before but now it just doesn’t do enough damage anymore
but i guess if you really like using it, run a predator with the stalker specilization and down range perk. should make up for some of the damage nerf
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So I’ve been using the plasma caster gun instead of the bow, and the thing seems to be a beast! 3 shots to down a player! Splendid about time the pred had some powerful ranged weapons! Thanks for the advice
You can actaully one hit them with the plasma cannon. Try with stalker and bonus range dmg.
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I’m not sure when the skull icon appears. Maybe in the last stand up?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwcyHWwKEko
So much better! Now the odds are evened! Love it when they get desperate and try to bait me into a knife fight… love it, in what world could a man knife parry a predator, and go toe to toe… I learnt this the hard way, when I used to run back it used to take so long to use the bow!! Now it’s blam balm! Also am I right in thinking it’s unlimited ammo for the hand cannon
The hand cannon is so so good! It’s quick, quick to reload, a few shots down them, and unlimited ammo . The playing fields are now even!
It depends on who you’re playing against; there’s a chance you could quickly lose your mask.
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As of Update 3.0, the Bow starts at 45 damage while the Pistol can hit for 54 damage if all 3 pellets hit.
Obviously, the Bow has more range potential with a single projectile and chargeable shots, but big upside of the bow is the significant slow down, making multiple sequential hits easier on moving targets.
Also, the plasma Pistol doesn’t get headshot bonus damage, which is about +60%; great for punishing players for revives or stuck in traps.
I’ve been pairing the Bow with Combistick throws, while using Downrange and Stalker, which has been working fairly well.
I mean vs random potatos in pubs is one thing, vs a premade running all dutch/dante/supports is another
the amount of arrows required to kill is stupid now
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The bow was pretty op if the pred can aim.
Ask illfonic to put the dmg smack in the middle then it will be a solid pick.
No it wasnt, most people just never playing vs 4 really good ft players
people used bow vs mid premades and think its op
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That’s the main reason I hate to play private games. I want to enjoy myself not to push myself.
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i can respect, its no problem, same as people who dont want to play in some condition a public game too (night vs a premade etc)
If you are pred yea you might have to try very hard, which is why at once point nobody in my team wanted to be pred anymore besides me, fireteam in privates can be chill if you are in a good team.
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