The tank decision

(AspergerKid) #1

After celebrating my first 100 hours on dirty bomb, I finally made enough money to buy a new merc and this time it’s going to be a Tank
The problem is I don’t know whom! I am usually somebody that plays objective and tries the best to NOT make my Team angry
I tried Thunder back when he was in free rotation and he was awesome, I got some nice loadouts for him as well… Usually he was the one to go for but since Rhino is now free, I can’t decide… I want the merc who is the better one for my Team and the problem is that Thunder is hated in the forums for being OP (and I will play him with the stark) but the reddit says that Rhino is boring and thus Thunder is the better choice… Like I said, I like both evenly, but who is the better tank?

(Szakalot) #2

fragger.

also the ‘tank’ role doesnt really exist in this game, as nobody can reliably tank damage: even rhino goes down incredibly quickly when exposed

(AlbinMatt) #3

Try out Phoenix. His pulses have such a short cooldown (20HP-4 Seconds) . This Spanish sod can lure in more damage than Thunder, since he’s almost at Sanic’s speed.

Didn’t expect that, did you?

(AspergerKid) #4

@Szakalot said:
fragger.

also the ‘tank’ role doesnt really exist in this game, as nobody can reliably tank damage: even rhino goes down incredibly quickly when exposed

I already own fragger and I don’t really like him

@AlbinMatt said:
Try out Phoenix. His pulses have such a short cooldown (20HP-4 Seconds) . This Spanish sod can lure in more damage than Thunder, since he’s almost at Sanic’s speed.

Didn’t expect that, did you?

Phoenix was the first merc I’ve bought lol

(Szakalot) #5

how can you not like fragger? do you cook your nades?

(Your worst knifemare.) #6

Thunder.
Ignore your haters and bang them all into submission!

(AspergerKid) #7

@Szakalot said:
how can you not like fragger? do you cook your nades?

If indoors, Skyhammer’s marker is similar to Fragger’s nade and since a simple nade is nothing compared to the abilities of other mercs I don’t use the grenade anyway… Except the MG, Skyhammer and Fragger have the same weapons and I prefer the Timik to the MG anyway, Skyhammer is also able to throw ammo
And as somebody who mains Skyhammer, Fragger lost all his appeal…

(LifeupOmega) #8

I’m honestly confused if you don’t think deleting a player or 4 from existence for a spawn is nothing. You wind that bad boy up and if your enemy is either unaware or delusional they’ll prob eat 170 damage. Getting cross map nade picks ascends me to another plane of existence. :wink:

(hurgya) #9

@AspergerKid said:
If indoors, Skyhammer’s marker is similar to Fragger’s nade and since a simple nade is nothing compared to the abilities of other mercs I don’t use the grenade anyway… Except the MG, Skyhammer and Fragger have the same weapons and I prefer the Timik to the MG anyway, Skyhammer is also able to throw ammo
And as somebody who mains Skyhammer, Fragger lost all his appeal…

Except a frag nade deals 170 damage, which actually kills people, and I think, it has a greater range too (Could somebody confirm this?)

(Szakalot) #10

@AspergerKid the fact that you compare frag nade to skyhammers tells me you dont know how to use it:

  • press ‘4’
  • press and hold fire button
  • count to:
  • 2sec - long range
  • 3sec - medium range
  • 3.5sec - close range
  • 3.7sec - point blank
  • release nade

if well aimed its a guaranteed kill. its almost impossible to dodge, especially at close ranges. skyhammer’s marker nade is a pitiful fart compared to this instagib nuke.

have fun!

(Guziol) #11

Can’t go wrong with fragger. Also i think rhino is actually hard to play efficiently so i would not recommend him first.

(AspergerKid) #12

@Szakalot said:
@AspergerKid the fact that you compare frag nade to skyhammers tells me you dont know how to use it:

  • press ‘4’
  • press and hold fire button
  • count to:
  • 2sec - long range
  • 3sec - medium range
  • 3.5sec - close range
  • 3.7sec - point blank
  • release nade

if well aimed its a guaranteed kill. its almost impossible to dodge, especially at close ranges. skyhammer’s marker nade is a pitiful @$!# compared to this instagib nuke.

have fun!

I have alrady known the Fragger technique, thanks

(hurgya) #13

Returning to the original discussion;
In my experience your max HP matters little in pubs, when you fight more than one enemy (they can kill you kill them regardless how much HP you currently have, it comes down to surprise and ability use), and doesn’t matter at all, if friends are close, because people tend to focus the medic or the fat guy who is easy to hit.

(Szakalot) #14

@AspergerKid if you do, how can you compare weak and clunky skyhammerms market to fragger’s undodgeable nuke of death?

(cFn) #15

The kid doesnt like fragger leave him be. He has his reasons. Which I dont agree with but its his reason. An alternative would be thunder or rhino but rhino most of the time would leave you exposed like someone else mentionedin this thread. You will need a lot of practice. Thunder is easier and a nade of his can help yourself and your team out and a bit faster than rhino.

(watsyurdeal) #16

Fragger is the only merc that matters, sorry but that is just the way it is, Rhino is garbage, Thunder is likely going to be changed soon, Fragger is the only choice you should consider buying.

If you already have him you should look at Red Eye, Arty, Bush, Turtle, Fletcher, Sawbones, and Phoneix

(Your worst knifemare.) #17

You could also go for Nader for the quick damage to generators and area denial by grenade launcher. Enemies would also have to waste a few bullets to finish you since melee finishing is very risky compared to other mercs.

Also because of Naders lower Hp its easier for Sparks and Phoenix to completely heal you.

(frostyvampire) #18

There’s not really a tank role in this game. Squishies usually die fast because their low hp and assaults die fast because of their large hitbox and slowness.

But from what I can tell you are probably looking for Fragger, but judging from the comments you don’t really know how to play him well so you need to practice.

But if you want someone else, you could go for Thunder but don’t forget to look in the chat so you can laugh at all the salt