How to handle Sparks?

(cFn) #1

I’m having a horrible time trying to kills sparks everytime. I guess the same goes for Kira and Proxy but Sparks is like a twig and I can’t seem to finish her off. Any tips?

(cornJester) #2

I don’t mean to sound like an asshole but I think this is just something that you will have to work on your aim for. Yeah she’s speedy but she’s also very weak HP wise like you said. Just play and get better at tracking faster moving targets.

(Faraleth) #3

Easiest way I deal with Sparks is to attach a sticky bomb to her and let it go… That’s always amusing. c:

But as cornJester said, she has a VERY low HP pool but makes up for it with speed. Can I ask what mercs you are using? I might be able to provide more specific tips. :slight_smile:

(Eox) #4

Machine pistols can pack some punch, but are overall weaker SMGs. And with 80 hps she won’t last long. I’d say, take an automatic weapon and flank her.

(cFn) #5

I guess that was a stupid question lol. But yeah idk I guess I let sparks get to me. I think my aim is alright like I can headshot most mercs just the skinny ones particularly Sparks that just gives me the hardest time.

I tend to play Nader/Fragger/Skyhammer

I know I can use Fraggers nades as an example but idk what else haha!

Again stupid question

(Faraleth) #6

Possibly an idea for Sparks then is try to use your abilities to kill her (nades, frags and air-strike) because these are AoE effects and can kill her easily, then if those fail, pop a few body shots and she should go down easily.

I wouldn’t aim for the head with her if you are playing Nader, Fragger or Skyhammer, simply because their weapons are mid-range automatics. Try the body shots to finish her off, because she will still die very fast even without the headshots and it means you are less likely to miss. :slight_smile:

PS. Nothing’s a stupid question if you don’t know the answer! :3

(HeadStrikeR !) #7

Some people have insane aim, combine that with the high speed of Sparks, it can be problematic if you are not on top of you aiming game. Just be better than her that’s all, 80HP is not very much and most combat classes can swipe her away, if the shots are on target.

Last but not least, know your enemy, sink a few hours into playing Sparks, you will see she’s a really fun Merc to play, once you are decent with her.

(Amerika) #8

She is so paper thin I almost feel sorry for Sparks players. And her only chance to kill somebody fast is a fully charged reviver to the head. The Emp is a pretty good weapon but if a Fragger/Skyhammer comes around the corner that can aim Sparks is not living without a clutch revivr shot. Most good Sparks players run most of the time in those situations.

(Fiktio) #9

Katana works very well, if you just get close enough. (My favorite! :wink: )
Also such a nice headshot with sniper rifle is effective.
Throwing some explosives towards Sparks could be also good idea.

If not, practicing to shoot targets that are moving faster is one solution as well.

(Vampwood) #10

The key to playing against sparks is to not let her charge her Revivr, PUSH her, do not let her get space to either drop health packs to offset her HP or charge her Revivr to get a shot off, shes very weak against aggression but is insanely strong against passive play. Unless the Sparks player vastly outskills you there should be almost no issue as the hit rate of her Revivr drops drastically with good movement skills of your own. I go from something like a 70+% hitrate on most players to say 35% against players like Amerika and if I don’t hit that Revivr shot, I have to hope I can get away or I die.

If your having problems tracking, look at adjusting your sensitivity downwards.

(neverplayseriou) #11

Most spark players also drop those health packs while running away which also makes them annoying to kill

(Derpfestor) #12

Well first you take her to dinner. Then after a nice talk at dinner… take her to your place and into your bedroom and…

(XavienX) #13

[quote=“Vampwood;72398”]The key to playing against sparks is to not let her charge her Revivr, PUSH her, do not let her get space to either drop health packs to offset her HP or charge her Revivr to get a shot off, shes very weak against aggression but is insanely strong against passive play. Unless the Sparks player vastly outskills you there should be almost no issue as the hit rate of her Revivr drops drastically with good movement skills of your own. I go from something like a 70+% hitrate on most players to say 35% against players like Amerika and if I don’t hit that Revivr shot, I have to hope I can get away or I die.

If your having problems tracking, look at adjusting your sensitivity downwards.[/quote]

Listen to this guy, he’s a master with Sparks. He can spawn camp people with the Revivr.

(Vampwood) #14

[quote=“Xavien;72551”][quote=“Vampwood;72398”]The key to playing against sparks is to not let her charge her Revivr, PUSH her, do not let her get space to either drop health packs to offset her HP or charge her Revivr to get a shot off, shes very weak against aggression but is insanely strong against passive play. Unless the Sparks player vastly outskills you there should be almost no issue as the hit rate of her Revivr drops drastically with good movement skills of your own. I go from something like a 70+% hitrate on most players to say 35% against players like Amerika and if I don’t hit that Revivr shot, I have to hope I can get away or I die.

If your having problems tracking, look at adjusting your sensitivity downwards.[/quote]

Listen to this guy, he’s a master with Sparks. He can spawn camp people with the Revivr.[/quote]

You should take all the advice and form your own opinion, don’t just listen to someone because of their experience or qualifications.

(D'@athi) #15

Get close to her (ahahanahnah) and use a K-121 or whatever weapon you’ve got. Tbh, simply don’t try a ranged duel, if you are no sniper (at least if this sparks knows what he/she does). And if she’s to fast, you’re to slow. Something like that.

(KattiValk) #16

Aim for the place their face will occupy in the next second. Remember, never chase a Sparks (or any medic for that matter) if they succeeded in getting a significant number of hits on you.

If all else fails, hit 3 and go for the merge.

(Awesom-0) #17

Shoot in face then crouch again and again on top of her. Have you not seen the videos? She is easier to deal with than all the nades from nowhere.

(refit) #18

When I play sparks, I try to stay out of the fight. My job is to revive my team and finish off the weak. If I can keep the rhinos, hammers, and fraggers in the fight, then my team wins. Unfortunately, there seems to be a lot of instant gibs now, so sparks is becoming less useful.

(Ardez1) #19

Instant gibs have always been a thing(and popular), but the higher you go in level the more people learn to take advantage of them and use them more effectively.

(N8o) #20

[quote=“Vampwood;72560”][quote=“Xavien;72551”][quote=“Vampwood;72398”]The key to playing against sparks is to not let her charge her Revivr, PUSH her, do not let her get space to either drop health packs to offset her HP or charge her Revivr to get a shot off, shes very weak against aggression but is insanely strong against passive play. Unless the Sparks player vastly outskills you there should be almost no issue as the hit rate of her Revivr drops drastically with good movement skills of your own. I go from something like a 70+% hitrate on most players to say 35% against players like Amerika and if I don’t hit that Revivr shot, I have to hope I can get away or I die.

If your having problems tracking, look at adjusting your sensitivity downwards.[/quote]

Listen to this guy, he’s a master with Sparks. He can spawn camp people with the Revivr.[/quote]

You should take all the advice and form your own opinion, don’t just listen to someone because of their experience or qualifications.
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This seems like some backwards logic…?