Which is better, focused assault or blinding assault?

[Sazan]

I main merc and I want to know which is better. I generally use focused assault but I feel like I’m missing something.

[Ver-Anna]

Merc is all about getting i-frames. The 2 move that give him i-frames are eviscerate, and then either dash (like you're asking). Blinding assault gives you 3 dashes, so that's more i-frames. Plus, i find that 3 dashes allows you to have better mobility, which also helps with not getting hit

So my opinion is blinding assault, and it's never even been close for me. Every time I play focused assault, it just feels bad

[Ninja Zyborg]

idk. I don't play merc.

[Ver-Anna]

Originally posted by Ninja Zyborg:

idk. I don't play merc.

you realize that you don't HAVE to comment if you have literally nothing useful to say... right?

[Ninja Zyborg]

Originally posted by Magicalex234:

Originally posted by Ninja Zyborg:

idk. I don't play merc.

you realize that you don't HAVE to comment if you have literally nothing useful to say... right?

I could say the same for you :)

[Ver-Anna]

Originally posted by Ninja Zyborg:

Originally posted by Magicalex234:

you realize that you don't HAVE to comment if you have literally nothing useful to say... right?

I could say the same for you :)

When I comment, it's because I have something relevant to say. want to explain to me the relevance of saying

Originally posted by Ninja Zyborg:

idk. I don't play merc.

in response to someone asking a question about merc? It provides zero help to them, and also doesn't provide any actual relevance to any other comment in the thread either.

[Sazan]

Originally posted by Magicalex234:

Merc is all about getting i-frames. The 2 move that give him i-frames are eviscerate, and then either dash (like you're asking). Blinding assault gives you 3 dashes, so that's more i-frames. Plus, i find that 3 dashes allows you to have better mobility, which also helps with not getting hit

So my opinion is blinding assault, and it's never even been close for me. Every time I play focused assault, it just feels bad

Thx man

[Sirzucc101]

If u want more exposed take focused assault and slicing winds, if you want more i frames take blinding assault and eviscerate. All of mercs skills are pretty balanced so take what feels better for you

[monga man ;)]

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[Biddion]

I use focused assault (one dash+expose) and slicing winds. I think focused assault is better because you don't have to dash several times through the same enemy to finish them. I like slicing winds for the range. With this combo you must prioritize flying enemies for one loop, but its a fun challenge. I also prefer rising thunder for its ups and ring proc.

[Toxi The Vagrant]

Merc is super balanced out, so pick your favorite gimmick: I-frames or Exposure and then go in hard with it

[Heavouslicious]

I find Focused Assault is best when you're playing with all the alternate skills, so you can rapidly apply the exposed debuff.

With that setup you get to use your skills much more often;
Rising Thunder gets extra damage from the exposed damage bonus
Focused Assault deals large hits against groups of enemies if you line up correctly
And Slicing Winds grants a ranged alternative while also granting more AoE, plus the exposed hit on three enemies can be very powerful if used correctly.

[GiganticCashGrab]

you can take either but if you take slicing winds with the single dash that applies expose you will have a little trouble with wisps sometimes. you can take eviscerate with blinding assault and thats a little better but doesnt quite do as much dmg so you may want to take the 2nd secondary that jumps bc its more dps than the default secondary. with both eviscerate and blinding assualt you can usually stick to the boss for an entire tp event

[Heavouslicious]

Originally posted by Iceteevo:

you can take either but if you take slicing winds with the single dash that applies expose you will have a little trouble with wisps sometimes

Once you get 1 gasoline or will o wisp, a well placed Slicing Winds on a group of wisps can usually eradicate them in no time at all.
Taking Focused Assault + Slicing Winds basically just removes more of Mercenary's mobility, but trades it off well enough for taking care of threats quickly.