Is Converting Enemies worth it?

[Zeema Khatun]

im just wondering out of curosity lately i been getting the perks assoicated with converting but im just wondering if its better used elsewhere then those perks?

(for a support build)

[Peanits]

It's handy. Having converted keeps some of the heat off of you if nothing else. And having a hostage that follows you around and shoots for you is always nice.

[The Righteous Bison]

me and a friend have been doing joker only heists for a bit recently and i will say, they are great for anything that isnt DW (we have not done DW heists too much so im honestly not sure there)

if anything they do work as great distractions.

[lexilogo]

It's very nice if you're willing to make the skill investment.

[Vee-K]

They count toward the HP regen hostages give and they last much longer.

[BubblestationCPH]

Theyr actually really good imo. Only a cpl of things that prevents em from getting my label of OP is,
They die all the time, mostly to FF. And that in situations where you need the firepower the most.
Their pathing sux, often end up as statues that just sits there and stare into the wall.
They take up enough points in the skilltree to leave you weaker in other more usefull areas.
ie Inspire(with deploys on top) vs Converts

But theyre are way better to seek cover and provide coverfire than many gives em credit for.
Also, 2 cops will effectively reduce the fire on the grp by 33 % - quite handy sometimes.
Theyre kinda like a throw-away sentry imo. and thats a sentry that moves, dont need refill but dies easier.
And i havnt even mentioned all the passive grp-buff you can get

[Adze]

If you have the perks to buff them, it is absolutely worth it. It's even better if you get the ones that increase your health and movement speed.

Also, it's good to try to selectively convert the enemies. Tans take a hell of a long time to die, and bronco cops absolutely ♥♥♥♥ everyone up (before Update 100, converted bronco cops were known to take down dozers on their own)

Their only real problem is that their AI sucks.

[BubblestationCPH]

Originally posted by Adze:

If you have the perks to buff them, it is absolutely worth it.

Perks to buff converts?? explain plz

[Prusak]

Originally posted by BubblestationCPH:

Originally posted by Adze:

If you have the perks to buff them, it is absolutely worth it.

Perks to buff converts?? explain plz

I think he means skills

[BubblestationCPH]

Originally posted by Prusak FRC #teamBothNeedWeps:

Originally posted by BubblestationCPH:

Perks to buff converts?? explain plz

I think he means skills

yea i thougt so too, but im aware theres still a ton of stuff i dunno about this game, skills ive read and forgot about etc.
Could be i missed some details somewhere

[bear]

I use them in dw and overkill and I personally think theyre tons of fun because i sorta use them as bullet sponges lol for example. once a black dozer just showed up around a corner and was shooting my converted cop and it gave me a chance to take the dozer down. theyre fun

[Omen UK]

Originally posted by Zeema:

im just wondering out of curosity lately i been getting the perks assoicated with converting but im just wondering if its better used elsewhere then those perks?

(for a support build)

There is also the point that if you are in the lobby before pre-planning you could check what other people are running and switch skill sets so you have a nice range between you, someone able to take hostages and someone able to use inspire are always good additions to the team.

[PFC Demigo [29th ID]]

Useful especially on Deathwish when you need someone to take bullet sponge.

[Thain]

I'm hoping for a Perk Deck in the future that will work with converted or sentry.

[JIMTOMAV]

Originally posted by Zeema:

im just wondering out of curosity lately i been getting the perks assoicated with converting but im just wondering if its better used elsewhere then those perks?

(for a support build)

the only enemy worth converting is a tan.
other enemies will aim for his cheast so will take a while to kill him.
he will basicly be a good damage sponge.

so basicly all you get from it is a good damage sponge to draw some of the cops fire.

[Manager of the Melons]

Well, any unit that has a shotgun is pretty good IMO, as they one/two shot almost any unit that they aim at.

But converts are only good as long as no one on your team is using fire GLs or firetrap tripmines.