So I've been having my fair share of fun with Spiral Knights. I got into t2, and it was cool, till I started feeling like I was missing something, sure I'm not supposed to die so much. I currently have a magic cloak, elemental hood, plate shield, striker, and super blaster equipped. Is this just a *^$# set up? I have a Firotech alchemer, gunslinger set, and wolver set at my disposal, should I be using those? Why is it this game seems so difficult for me?
Should I abandon using guns, or possibly abandon using swords? Is there something in this game that's super UP and I'm unaware of?
Also, is it just me or does the gunslinger set not do anything noticeable?
I'm not an expert by any means...
but maybe its not your equipment, it's just you're not used to it yet. Also, maybe you're equipped for the wrong gate since "tier 2" is not just one level but many different levels with many different specifications. If you're not doing well in one gate, maybe you should try another.
Or maybe you should just simply work with a party, are you trying to solo for materials? Perhaps you may consider working with a party a few times until you get used to the stages. Sure the enemies may have more health, but at least you have more people around you to be body shields :-)
I'll leave others to give you equipment advice. Mine was just very general advice since I suck anyway :P