I've been on SK for about two weeks now and am interested in starting PvP. I've observed a couple of games so I have a general understanding of the scene, but I'd like some advice on equipment and whatnot.
Preferred playstyle:
Mostly handguns.
Fast, easy to shoot bullets.
Recon module.
Questions:
1: What element is the best choice of defense/offense?
2: What status effect should I defend against/use?
3: What trinkets would be most optimal?
4: What are some general strategies for a Recon?
5: What is the current metagame?
If I could get a brief explanation along with each answer, that'd be great.
Thanks~
1. Pierce and elemental are generally better offensively since most people wear Black Kat nowadays. Defense is generally cow poop in Lockdown. Pick armor for their bonuses and status resistance. If you need bulk, use health pendants.
2. Shock, Freeze, Stun, Fire, in that order. The rest don't matter as much. Use whatever status you want. Fewer people resist obscure statuses, but they are obscure because they aren't helpful.
3. Health Trinkets are best in general. If you like to go guardian or recon, you can consider using damage or weapon speed boosters instead.
4. Trick your opponent into thinking you're somewhere else, then counter strike. Ration your cloak. No need to use it unless you are threatened.
5. Rapidfire Spam. Some people combo spam, some people shield cancel spam. Some people switch between spamming bullets and spamming swords. At the end of the day, it's still spam because most of the hits miss. The idea is SK physics/latency is so messed up, you have to attack in somebody's general area and hope it lands. The more attacks you make, the higher the chance of success.