Levels 25+ Missions?

[Searcher]

Why is it that I feel like I'm hitting them with a twig with lvl 30 weapons with all slots filled with near to fully upgraded mods? I have my bolton with all mod slots filled and it takes a ridiculous amount of shots to kill. (Also I'm playing with nyx, and my max rank psychic bolts gives trash mobs a tickle) and I die really quickly as well for some reason.

Is the only way to do 25+ missions is to have exclusive mods that are not dropped by mobs? Because I literally can't do anything within that level range (I usually just hang back and kil a few loners while the rest of my group charges ahead obliterating everything)

[Ivara Ara]

You're obviously using wrong elementals and mods if you can't handle level 25 enemies then...

[Suzaku]

Tell us your mods in detail (or a screenshot) so we can give some tips.

[Rufus]

Level 25 enemies shouldn't be a problem even if your gear isn't maxed out or have the ideal mods. At that level all you really need is a half-way upgraded serration/hornet strike/pressure point and fill up the rest of the slots with whatever takes your fancy and you should be able to cut through level 25 enemies in no time.

[Searcher]

These are the mods on my Dual Ether http://i.imgur.com/jLQc1eh.jpg

tbh I don't know what elements to use, it was a lot simpler before I stopped playing warframe before Damage 2.0 was released so now I just add all elementals I can.

I do piss poor melee damage on Earth Lua excavation missions after 1250+ mats excavated when they're level 18+, and die really quickly when I try to melee them in hordes.

[egk2]

Originally posted by Searcher:

These are the mods on my Dual Ether http://i.imgur.com/jLQc1eh.jpg

tbh I don't know what elements to use, it was a lot simpler before I stopped playing warframe before Damage 2.0 was released so now I just add all elementals I can.

go for damage above all, crit chance doesn't matter and status chance doesn't matter. gas is only good against infested, go for either toxin or radiation damage. use the wiki if needed

[Suzaku]

Try to obtain a stance mod, as they add more capacity, and often have some sort of damage boosting quality.

Melee Prowess and Organ Shatter aren't very useful for that weapon, due to the weak status and crit chance. You'd be better off replacing those with mods that increase Channeling damage/efficiency, and channeling most of the time. Sundering Strike only increases puncture damage, making it very weak for that weapon; replace it with another element, or a Bane mod (+faction damage).

[Searcher]

I see, thanks for the tips. I have not yet been lucky enough to get a stance mod for dual swords, but will try this modified setup.

[Rufus]

Originally posted by Searcher:

These are the mods on my Dual Ether http://i.imgur.com/jLQc1eh.jpg

tbh I don't know what elements to use, it was a lot simpler before I stopped playing warframe before Damage 2.0 was released so now I just add all elementals I can.

I do piss poor melee damage on Earth Lua excavation missions after 1250+ mats excavated when they're level 18+, and die really quickly when I try to melee them in hordes.

Ok, wow, that is some horrible damage numbers.

First things first, dual ethers are not really multi-target weapons. They are more for sneak killing. If you want something that can stand against hordes then you probably want a staff or large sword/axe. I personally favour the Amphis and Tipedo but it's personal choice.

On those ethers though, lose the crit and status boosts. You're not going to get the percentages up high enough to make it worthwhile so just focus on damage. Check on the Warframe wiki to see which elemental types are good against which enemies and tailor your mods to suit the mission. You have 3 configs for each weapon so use them.

[Suzaku]

Here, try something like this: http://warframe-builder.com/Melee_Weapons/Builder/Dual_ether/t_30_200000001_227-4-3-232-3-5-234-5-3-236-0-5-241-6-5-244-2-5-245-7-5-247-1-5-292-8-3_236-6-247-9-244-9-232-9-227-5-234-9-241-11-245-11-292-10/en/4-0-27/

Simply replace the relevant Smite/element mods to fit the faction you're fighting against.

[Searcher]

Originally posted by Suzaku:

Here, try something like this: http://warframe-builder.com/Melee_Weapons/Builder/Dual_ether/t_30_200000001_227-4-3-232-3-5-234-5-3-236-0-5-241-6-5-244-2-5-245-7-5-247-1-5-292-8-3_236-6-247-9-244-9-232-9-227-5-234-9-241-11-245-11-292-10/en/4-0-27/

Simply replace the relevant Smite/element mods to fit the faction you're fighting against.

I see, I never thought of using channeling as a main way to meleeing since it uses a lot of energy, but I guess I'll try it.

[Suzaku]

With Focus Energy and Reflex Coil equipped, your channeling costs will be 1 energy per strike, but you'll be hitting for an additional 110% more damage than normal. Combine that with the heavy elemental damage, and faction-specific damage bonus, and you'll find very few things that can withstand you for even a moment.

[Simple Man]

Nyx bolts do like 200 base damage, they're not gonna murder the room. Your ulti does that.

If you like melee with nyx, id say lay off the focus and just get a stance and execute the combos (just try a weapon type you have a stance for). It preserves your energy for, well, whatever you need at the time, you're nyx, you certainly have uses for it. And you die really quickly because Nyx is a warframe with 15 armor, if you're trying to tank and it goes to your health, you will get hurt. Again, thats why energy is good to have on her.

And the BOLTON is a top notch weapon, even with just (ranked) serration. Prime even more so.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv5vMJKBAbo

Told ya. Its glorious.

[White Gemini]

wtf is a bolton.. anyway still have some forma and primed mods to get for this beauty
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=485908775

in most cases toxic , viral , works great theres others like radiation, explosive .. putting more then one status mod changes it.
on neptune / triton i got a split chamber for primary weapons good mod

other good primary mods
sarration (a must duh)
malinant force
infected cli
wildfire
vital sence
split chamber

in short mods are blood level them up find rares, get forma on your favorite go to weapon,,,,,,,,,,,, oh and use blue potatos (orokin catalyst)

Edit : oh and grineer are weaker against Puncture, corpus against Impact, and slash infected