So, before I begin I want to give a big shoutout and thank you to @KayneLucard for giving me some sound advice to make myself an even better predator and tweaking some of my builds to have a better chance against premades. So, now onto the main topic.
Honestly, after playing with @KayneLucard last night and talking about this, this is my opinion. Does predator need a buff? yes and no. I feel like more long range weapon choices instead of the three we have. specializations that change the caster type for example rapid shot caster that can triple shot charged, but instantly uses all of your energy. or sniper shot that does more damage, but its more pinpoint, less splash, takes more energy than normal caster, etc.
Otherwise, Predator you have to play smarter and keep moving. You can’t run into a group of 4 fireteam and not expect to get melted even as Zerk or Viking. You have to be patient and weaken them and make them waste their resources. After playing scout for the first time in a hot minute and using branch master, long jump, and adrenal boost, trackers, syringes, sickle, bow. I came to realize how much more effective this is vs. diving in or simply playing overtly aggressive. The scout helped me play smarter because I had to keep in mind low health, but I am extremely fast.
The first game: I played Alpha and was highly aggressive. Yes, I killed two and allowed reinforcements. But, I got way too aggressive and stopped applying pressure and started rushing more. I ended up getting second winded and almost killed. Afterwards, I played more cautiously and ended up winning with all claims.
This is when I talked about @KayneLucard about my build and advice to be a better predator over all and what I could do better.
The second game: I simply applied pressure long enough that all of their resources were exhausted. I constantly kept moving and once I downed one I used one as bait. Jumped down from my hiding spot and took out the medic then moved and then jumped the last one and it was game. The problem is so many people want to run in and be god tier and kill everyone instantly and take little punishment for it. Is it possible? Yes, even as balancing is now because I have done it with my zerk, but they definitely were not premades. Premades you have to play smart or get melted.
So, hopefully this helps some of you understand that Predator can win even against a strong premade, but you will have to change how you play to win. Adapt or die, pretty simple. Some will agree with this and others won’t, but give it a shot of playing a bit differently and more passive and applying pressure instead of diving in and see how much better you do.
