Tiger - How to deal with it?

[Old Man Smithers]

As a diver, this is by far my most hated shark. It's pretty much shark on easy mode, especially with the skins which renders the shark totally invisible. I think it's an incredibly boring shark to play as there's little challenge to it, but I do get why people enjoy it over some of the harder sharks.

My question is - How do the pros handle it when playing a diver? You can hear the approach, but that doesn't help when you can't see the lunge to dodge it. Are there any tips and tricks to do so?

[The Highwayman]

A good tiger is hard to counter, but there are some things you can do to minimize effectiveness. Good mine placement (doorways, hallways, breakable walls that are important to sharks getting in and out in one swoop), still having detection bouys and flares since its active ability only lasts so long (and it can catch a tiger off guard if they are outlined before they pop their ability).

The best thing though, if you can, is have at least one person you know who is decent on your team. Tight teamwork and saving each other is the best counter for tigers. They die quick, and not hard to kill before they can kill a diver.

Best of luck.

[Old Man Smithers]

Yeah, that's what I was afraid was the answer. Against a PUG it's usually a slaughter with a tiger. Was hoping for some silver bullet that would let me carry, but I don't think I'm that good yet.

[The Highwayman]

Originally posted by Old Man Smithers:

Yeah, that's what I was afraid was the answer. Against a PUG it's usually a slaughter with a tiger. Was hoping for some silver bullet that would let me carry, but I don't think I'm that good yet.

Yeah, it is a lot harder to carry a PUG of divers. The only people I see who can do it with large success are the top 10s, but even they are rarely solo diving.

[N O B L E]

Your ears are the best defence against a good tiger

[Old Man Smithers]

Originally posted by N O B L E:

Your ears are the best defence against a good tiger

Sure, you can hear them and you know the direction they're approaching from, but while invis the lunge is impossible to see, and therefore impossible to dodge. Provided it's a smart Tiger (or anyone who has used it for more than 2 rounds) they'll shift until they're close and then lunge before you can dodge. Are you saying there's another way of listening for the lunge?

[Requiem31]

Translucent, not invisible.
Gear wise, a sensor gun is pretty handy since, if revealed, it might make the tiger have to waste its E to evade the reveal and reposition itself.

[SeanXD]

Originally posted by The Highwayman:

Originally posted by Old Man Smithers:

Yeah, that's what I was afraid was the answer. Against a PUG it's usually a slaughter with a tiger. Was hoping for some silver bullet that would let me carry, but I don't think I'm that good yet.

Yeah, it is a lot harder to carry a PUG of divers. The only people I see who can do it with large success are the top 10s, but even they are rarely solo diving.

What do you mean? I almost exclusovely solo dive

[Cerebral Daemon]

Originally posted by Old Man Smithers:

[...] but while invis the lunge is impossible to see, and therefore impossible to dodge. [...]

Friendly words from a bangstick main : It's possible to dodge a shark coming from a direction completely different from the one you're looking at, by using the heartbeats alongside sound cues to determine when you need to dodge. It's hard, definitely, but it's one of the ways people like me manage to stay alive as long as we do against all odds.

[The Highwayman]

Originally posted by SeanXD:

Originally posted by The Highwayman:

Yeah, it is a lot harder to carry a PUG of divers. The only people I see who can do it with large success are the top 10s, but even they are rarely solo diving.

What do you mean? I almost exclusovely solo dive :bernie:

You have transcended. Rules and trends need not apply

[SeanXD]

Originally posted by Cerebral Daemon:

Originally posted by Old Man Smithers:

[...] but while invis the lunge is impossible to see, and therefore impossible to dodge. [...]

Friendly words from a bangstick main : It's possible to dodge a shark coming from a direction completely different from the one you're looking at, by using the heartbeats alongside sound cues to determine when you need to dodge. It's hard, definitely, but it's one of the ways people like me manage to stay alive as long as we do against all odds.

Its a good trick to learn. Makes dancing with the sharks on a DPV very fun

[Walrus-Sama]

A good Tiger who uses Cloak well is annoying. I can usually hear the Shark and Dodge it even if Cloaked, but the issue come next when depending on the lighting you still cannot see it, so shooting it is hard. You kinda have to shoot where you think it is. There's also the issue of knowing if the Tiger retreated after missing you or turned around for a re-attack, again depends on lighting an you the sounds it makes.

For weapons, 2x Pistols with Toxic, Speargun with Toxic or ADS/HB APS with Toxic are what I use. Netgun helps too.

[Cinnamoon_dragon]

Why you can't see him, his ability lasts only 2-5 seconds.. Not enough really.. I think I saw a translucent Tiger who used his ability only a few times.

[Walrus-Sama]

Originally posted by Static-ghost:

Why you can't see him, his ability lasts only 2-5 seconds.. Not enough really.. I think I saw a translucent Tiger who used his ability only a few times.

Depnding on the lighting, Tiger can be very hard to see when Cloaked. 5 Seconds is a long time for a competetive game. Most encounters/fights are 2-3 seconds.

[Old Man Smithers]

Good tips guys. I'll practice this a bit more and see if it makes a difference.

Originally posted by Static-ghost:

Why you can't see him, his ability lasts only 2-5 seconds.. Not enough really.. I think I saw a translucent Tiger who used his ability only a few times.

5 secs is a lifetime to a good shark. A good one will cloak on the way in so you never see him coming, let alone for the lunge. Dark skin (battle scarred/specimen) + maps like crude/breach means they're not just translucent, but completely invisible (at least on my screen). I've played with the brightness and settings, but can't find one that really makes a difference. Looks like I'll continue to work on my hearing.

[Cinnamoon_dragon]

Any shark may be invisible in the darkness, it depends only on skill. Some players may kill sharks even when they're on the other side of the map. invisible or not. And some don't shoot even when shark is near. 5 sec only with final evos and perks.