Hi everyone, so I want to talk about automatics. the three that you can start with that is, the assault rifle, storm rifle, and suppressor. Since the weapon tuning there has rarely been a game I have not used an automatic and I have been working hard to master technique and strategy of these guns. I have found success, and I would like to share some tips and thoughts regarding automatics while attempting to encourage more people to use them; I know they are difficult to use and require lots of practice but I assure you will be well rewarded if you do get comfortable with them and hopefully this will help.
So the first thing everyone should know about is how the aim assist on the automatics was reduced by 50%. this DRAMATICALLY spiked the skill gap on automatics, requiring users to be well practiced with them in order to do well. They are more deadly though if one is.
So the whole mentality on how to aim with automatics has changed. you don’t simply jog at someone firing, using the right thumb stick to correct your aim as you go. that simply doesn’t fly anymore. you will miss, over and under compensate frequently, and find nothing but frustration. Now, you aim using the left thumb stick. Wait what? what the heck is he talking about?! you need to mirror the movements of your target. if he is moving to the right, you need to strafe to the right with him and keep your reticule on him in that manner. let your aim naturally flow off the movements of your strafing and left thumb stick. all the right thumb stick is for now is making sure your aim is level on his chest and fine tuning. This is also good because it encourages you to strafe, you need to otherwise it is very easy to catch a four shot. this is not easy to master I will say that now. If you do though you will be so much happier using an automatic nowadays.
As with tactics you also need strategy, so now I am going to move onto some of that. The whole idea behind automatics is that you can gain an advantage if you engage at close range. However, it is critical that you DO THIS WITHOUT TAKING ANY PRIOR SHOTS. I will cap that because I want that message to sink in. if you do take a shot or two before getting into effective range, the battle is lost, simply attempt to escape with your life. so how do you do this tricky task of getting close range while full shields? Well there are a number of tools at your disposal thankfully.
Crouching: you need to sneak around a lot to get the jump on people with automatics, so crouching is a good idea. try to hang around areas that lots of enemies are likely to show up, like in ring three on abandoned. don’t just crouch anywhere, do it in a smart spot. another thing if you spot an enemy in the distance and his back or side is to you, see if you can sprint up on him quickly before he can react.
Sensor: this is one of my favorites with autos. people will pop up on your radar before you do on theirs, and learn exactly when you show up on theirs and begin sneaking before that moment (right in the middle of a sensor radar is the edge of a normal radar) its easy to set up some great ambushes this way.
promethean vision: good for making sure your aim is right on point on his chest the second you round a corner anticipating an engagement. it will also give you a heads up if he grenades that corner trying to clip you before the fight starts.
stealth: if more than one enemy is using promethean vision, get this. your sneaking efforts will be foiled otherwise.
hologram: great for tricking enemies close range and getting the jump. send in the hologram first then follow right behind it.
jetpack: great on levels with lots of elevation change that can be abused. particularly good on abandoned.
mix it up: if you are sneaking around a lot enemies may catch on to that and start being more cautious. if they are try suddenly getting aggressive and charge at them auto blazing. chances are you will surprise them. be unpredictable.
Well that’s about all I got for now. thanks for reading I hope it helped.