LEVEL UP FAST

[cooperiwa]

So, some things some of the veteran players probably know but maybe will help players who have recently got into the game.
I am going to go over the correct way to level quickly and perhaps a bit of an exploit.
Let's start with exp gain.
You get exp for the following
1 exp for killing a drone/warrior
5 or 20 exp (can't remember exactly) for killing a gunner
50 exp for killing a tiger
100 exp for killing a grenadier
(note: you don't have to actually get the kill, but at least assist in the kill. You'll know because it will pop up with a kill marker.)
20 exp for a teammate resupply off of your ammo station
20? exp for a revive
10? exp for a heal

I'm sure i'm missing some, feel free to correct me on any numbers or any additional exp income

Best way to earn exp in game, the correct way.
1. get kills on special bugs. each kill on a grenadier is equal to 100 kills on drones. No brainer
2. Lay out supports such as resupplies and heals
3. Spread your shots

(note: this is to level up quicker. These tips are not always the way you should play to have the best impact on the team. If everyone spreads their shots on as many enemies and no one finishes the kills, you can see where issues may arise. I'm telling you how to level, not win.)

Exp exploit: Useful for only support and hunter. Bastion must level the way that it supposed to be done.
Exploit must be done with a friend, I think.

1. Run the resupply utility
2. Find the first bunker that spawns the resupply ammo crate. You need to be able to resupply your utility
3. Lay down you resupply drops, grab more, and lay em down again. rinse and repeat.
4. Your teammate shoots one shot, fill up on ammo using your resupply drop, shoots another shot, and do it again. Rinse and repeat.
You get 20 exp for every time your teammate uses your resupply. So 80 exp for each resupply you lay down that he uses completely. By shooting and resupplying after each shot (not reload) you can go through a full resupply every 4-5 seconds. That's equal to 80 kills on drones every 4-5 seconds. Do the math. Unlimited exp.
My friend gained 2 levels in one match, over 3500 exp.

(Note: your teammates will hate you, because you are not helping the team at all. You may be friendly fired...been there done that.)
(Note: In some ways, perhaps the exploit should be fixed, but I really like the idea of being able to earn exp through support actions, rather than just kills.)

Last tips for noobs...
1. you can put the ore canister on your back if you're an operator.
2. don't stand under the red smoke, no matter what they tell you....been there done that
3. Instead of grabbing the rocket without thought...pull out your pistol and then pick up the rocket. It'll replace the pistol instead of your main gun. (I went quite a while without knowing that.)

I hope this has been helpful. Feel free to correct any misinformation, or leave tips for noobs like myself.
And remember, THE ONLY GOOD BUG IS A DEAD BUG

[Gator]

With recent patch notes they removed exp from resupply, did they not?

[cooperiwa]

Originally posted by Gator:

With recent patch notes they removed exp from resupply, did they not?

They may have. I played yesterday and I think it was still there but I didn't screenshot it. I honestly hope they didn't. There is a portion of people who would exploit it, no doubt. But I really like the idea of rewarding different play styles that don't just revolve around getting the most kills.

[cooperiwa]

Originally posted by Gator:

With recent patch notes they removed exp from resupply, did they not?

Yes, they will reduce the exp gain from it, but not get rid of it. Based off what I'm reading. But that won't happen till tomorrow I believe, which is why I didn't notice that when I played yesterday.

[Badgersbeard]

Originally posted by cooperiwa:

Originally posted by Gator:

With recent patch notes they removed exp from resupply, did they not?

They may have. I played yesterday and I think it was still there but I didn't screenshot it. I honestly hope they didn't. There is a portion of people who would exploit it, no doubt. But I really like the idea of rewarding different play styles that don't just revolve around getting the most kills.

From the patch notes:

Reduced XP gain from rearms, revives, and heals.
Removed XP gain from self-support actions.

[Antiga]

Originally posted by cooperiwa:

Exp exploit: Useful for only support and hunter. Bastion must level the way that it supposed to be done.
Exploit must be done with a friend, I think.

1. Run the resupply utility
2. Find the first bunker that spawns the resupply ammo crate. You need to be able to resupply your utility
3. Lay down you resupply drops, grab more, and lay em down again. rinse and repeat.
4. Your teammate shoots one shot, fill up on ammo using your resupply drop, shoots another shot, and do it again. Rinse and repeat.
You get 20 exp for every time your teammate uses your resupply. So 80 exp for each resupply you lay down that he uses completely. By shooting and resupplying after each shot (not reload) you can go through a full resupply every 4-5 seconds. That's equal to 80 kills on drones every 4-5 seconds. Do the math. Unlimited exp.
My friend gained 2 levels in one match, over 3500 exp.

No need to cheat for some exp. Just play.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2992843244


While this thread does offer valuable info (Much of which will be invalidated by the upcoming patch) it will also cause more people to play in undesirable ways. Ways that are both less fun for them, and less useful for the team. It's almost undeniable that this info will do more harm than good. But no one is forcing you to delete this thread...

[Badgersbeard]

Aaand, from the code of conduct.
"Do not use, publish, or share exploits or hacks."

Just sayin'

OP even openly refers to the XP exploit, as an exploit. Curious, has this actually been deemed not an exploit by the devs?

[cooperiwa]

Originally posted by Badgersbeard:

Aaand, from the code of conduct.
"Do not use, publish, or share exploits or hacks."

Just sayin'

OP even openly refers to the XP exploit, as an exploit. Curious, has this actually been deemed not an exploit by the devs?

I don't think it's actually an exploit, but a way to reward players who play a support role. I wish there was a way to do that without allowing for players to take advantage. I call it an exploit for really just one reason. It doesn't help the team. It's only to level up. Which is pretty darn stupid. But, I want to level up so....

[cooperiwa]

Originally posted by Antiga:

Originally posted by cooperiwa:

Exp exploit: Useful for only support and hunter. Bastion must level the way that it supposed to be done.
Exploit must be done with a friend, I think.

1. Run the resupply utility
2. Find the first bunker that spawns the resupply ammo crate. You need to be able to resupply your utility
3. Lay down you resupply drops, grab more, and lay em down again. rinse and repeat.
4. Your teammate shoots one shot, fill up on ammo using your resupply drop, shoots another shot, and do it again. Rinse and repeat.
You get 20 exp for every time your teammate uses your resupply. So 80 exp for each resupply you lay down that he uses completely. By shooting and resupplying after each shot (not reload) you can go through a full resupply every 4-5 seconds. That's equal to 80 kills on drones every 4-5 seconds. Do the math. Unlimited exp.
My friend gained 2 levels in one match, over 3500 exp.

No need to cheat for some exp. Just play.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2992843244


While this thread does offer valuable info (Much of which will be invalidated by the upcoming patch) it will also cause more people to play in undesirable ways. Ways that are both less fun for them, and less useful for the team. It's almost undeniable that this info will do more harm than good. But no one is forcing you to delete this thread...

I agree. Just play. Not a cheat either btw.
When i was trying to get to certain pieces of equipment, I wanted it quickly. So i shared.
Nice score by the way. I notice that a large bulk of that came from grenadier kills, and resupplies. That's kind of my point.
I do hope that a ton of players don't start trying to do the 'exploit' all at once, but I do hope that it explains leveling better. I also understand that this just changed as well due to the patch. Still useful info anyway.

[XIX Victorious Aut Mortis]

about 10-25 rounds will grant you the assist, Gas grenades are the best kill and assist generator for the game any form of grenade damage or stun will provide you the Xp. you get 1XP for Repairing for 2 secounds, 5 for structures being built. if you want to maxmise your XP, Operator, Gas Grenade, Vet diffcult, with your choice of primary and stun-pistol as secoundary.

[JektorGrant]

The best way to farm exp on a legal way is, stand behind a bastion or near the base, ein spray on so many bugs as possible, you dont need to kill them. you got like 3 or 4 seconds time, if a teammates kill this bug you earn the exp too. so no need to exploit in anyway. stay there, use any gun and spray in the horde.
also the gas granate hits them and triggers this.
To want play as a support then reload the mini gun and the sentries, repair the base, take stims as a medic with you and heal people. atm you gain enough exp from just play the game.

But thanks for the infos how much points the bugs giving. but i though is saw that the warriar gives 2 points i need to check next time.

[Kitty Eater]

Originally posted by Agni+F4 HeavenSendMe:

you just wrote that, for the 100 remaining players...

Even though you guys rez a dead thread... I'm waiting for the major update so I can come back. This game is more fun than Hell Diver 2 but to me it's two different games.

[Kitty Eater]

Originally posted by Agni+F4 HeavenSendMe:

Originally posted by Kitty Eater:

Even though you guys rez a dead thread... I'm waiting for the major update so I can come back. This game is more fun than Hell Diver 2 but to me it's two different games.

what makes you even think, this game will magical recover on 0.7.0. STE is around ~250 players atm. im pretty sure when the ubdate drops, a lot of ppl will come back for this.

and when they dont like 0.7.0 or the performence is still that garbage, guess what happens a day after with the playercount.

I find it comical how naive you all are.

I like SST:E. I play HD2 but I think about when SST:E major update is coming LOL. Low player count does not mean it's bad. It just means people don't want to waste time if they going to be wiped of their profile. So you can keep playing for the thrills or use this downtime to try other things.

If you think I'm naive and laughing then when you realized how much of a fool you are and laugh yourself to the hospital.

[CoffeeCat]

aren't they gonna wipe soon or later?

why u think people stopped playing

[SupaFlea]

Originally posted by Kitty Eater:

Originally posted by Agni+F4 HeavenSendMe:

what makes you even think, this game will magical recover on 0.7.0. STE is around ~250 players atm. im pretty sure when the ubdate drops, a lot of ppl will come back for this.

and when they dont like 0.7.0 or the performence is still that garbage, guess what happens a day after with the playercount.

I find it comical how naive you all are.

I like SST:E. I play HD2 but I think about when SST:E major update is coming LOL. Low player count does not mean it's bad. It just means people don't want to waste time if they going to be wiped of their profile. So you can keep playing for the thrills or use this downtime to try other things.

If you think I'm naive and laughing then when you realized how much of a fool you are and laugh yourself to the hospital.

you should really look at the player stats and how they the game has only increased for around a month after the 2 major updates and hemorrhaging players every month since its launch from 16k peak count at release with 8k average regularly active to 400 peak on weekends. Peak player count in January/Feb was 800. the first month the game lost 50% of its player count then lost 50% every month after that. increasing by only 1000 for the 2 updates then dropping again the next month.