Phantom cards with only Katana

(Naonna) #21

While he’s not intended to only use melee, he does gain an advantage at the cost of some mobility. A proxy has better mobility and speed, and higher point-blank damage with her shotguns. Having sparks cricket-bat people to death is actually more consistent if you’re using melee-only. (This is the reason why I mourn phantom’s uselessness at times.)

(Verticules) #22

I wish he never had the katana, so much salt from both sides would have never existed.

(Naonna) #23

A mobile phantom would be more effective than one with a katana at times: especially in higher-level play. phantom with undercover and springy with a knife would be immensely more efficient due to the speed difference.

While it loses some fun factor, it is better. The ability to 2shot some mercs with basic swings is quite powerful, however. It’s not what phantom should focus on, even with the katana, but is still something to be noted. The increased swing range also can be helpful on occasion.

The katana is not a unique weapon to him, but that weapon IS somewhat appealing to many players. Until another merc gets it, Phantom will be seen by many as ‘that merc with a sword.’ It’s stylish. Give some credit to that.

(SirMurder) #24

CR62 isnt bad im using that in cobalt :slight_smile:
Weapons:

Crotzni
Simeon .357
Stilnotto Stiletto

Augments :

Flying Pig (Great for phantom because he doesnt lose cloak when jumping down) And it increases your Long Jump distance what also is okay ish

Quick Draw (Faster weapon / ability switching so you can go invisible faster too what is awesome)

Bomb Squad (One of the best augments currently in the game IMO)

@SpinnerzNQ

(Amerika) #25

[quote=“Ye_Olde_Buttcheeks;132839”]Let’s make a merc that mostly uses melee!
*gives loadouts with Stilettos[/quote]

He’s not a melee merc. The Katana replaced the cricket bat. They are functionally identical outside of some minor differences. You playing him melee only is different than him actually being melee only.

(MrLashnibro) #26

Being a badass with no katana but with a knife is like a shark without jaws but instead baby teeth

(mirthfulPicture) #27

Being a flanker and a lone wolf class I find the knives work better on him, the speed increase is more beneficial to flanking than fencing is.

C51, doubletime and beckhill ftw.

Just wish I could get undercover on some knife loadouts as well.

(killsteal64) #28

If enough people vote for only katana would this actually happen?

(killsteal64) #29

Will this even do anything?

(Despaniard) #30

Highly unlikely…

(JJMAJR) #31

Old, disgusting thread. Please delete it.

(watsyurdeal) #32

Honestly…as much as the Katana only Phantom sucks, for the fun of it, I wouldn’t mind seeing Katana cards with Quick Slash and Chopper together, maybe even Quick Switch as well.

The trick is giving it a primary to balance out the awesome melee might.

(TheStrangerous) #33

Equipping his forearm, for no speed penalty, is better anyway.

(Eox) #34

Please, don’t bump old threads.