Build for hard server

[Cat-'o-9-Lives]

If I wanted to start on a new pve hard server, what would be the best build? Important, because I don't know what blueprints to buy for the new season. On season 1 (novice) SOCR shrapnel + bulls eye did a great job. Will it also work on a hard server, or should I have something for bounce or unstable bomber as suggested in the server description? thnx for the answers. :)

[~KeNnEtH~]

There are currently 2 types of Hard Servers.

1. Phase + Coherence

2. Void + Balance

I have 2 characters, 1 in each type.

So, my observations so far are:

For Phase + Coherence:
- the SOCR Last Valor with AWS. 338 Bullseye (Bingo) works well.
- Coherence can be a pain in the butt but not too difficult with the combination.
- The Bingo is not that important other than marking the Coherence device. So, you can probably make do with anything bullseye.

For Void + Balance:
- KVD Boom Boom + SOCR Outsider seems ok because I didn't even notice the difference between either types. When one weapon don't work, I just switch since there is no unique mechanic other than damage type (burn vs power surge).
- That said, I didn't play as much on this character.


That said, no need to worry too much. Just bring starchrom and you can use the featured pulls to build a new build (Fast Gunner for the first server type; Unstable Bomber for the second server type) if things don't work out.

[Vile]

Originally posted by Cat-'o-9-Lives:

If I wanted to start on a new pve hard server, what would be the best build? Important, because I don't know what blueprints to buy for the new season. On season 1 (novice) SOCR shrapnel + bulls eye did a great job. Will it also work on a hard server, or should I have something for bounce or unstable bomber as suggested in the server description? thnx for the answers. :)

Aside from the anomaly mobs it's the same as Novice. You can keep the same build but use up a couple of your cradle slots to counter the new mob types. I'm still running Wildfire/Bingo but have a power surge weapon in my inv if I need to switch. Most of the time you can just avoid the anomalies anyway. Better to stick with the build you enjoy and upgrade the BPs for that IMHO.