Including the DLC squadmates, there are now three squadmates in ME3 with the weapon combination Assault Rifle/Heavy Pistol (Kaidan, Javik and Nyreen). I've always been unsure as to what sort of Pistol can add something to the squadmate in this case (with an SMG I usually choose something to hit armor, with a shotgun, something to give a longer range). The Assault Rifles are fairly non-specialized, so I'm not sure whether a dedicated anti-shield or anti-armor weapon is helpful, possibly a short-range weapon like a Talon or Executioner? But generally I try to keep squadmates out of short-range combat anyways. Anyone have any thoughts?
Weapon Combinations for Kaidan/Javik/Nyreen
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, févr. 04 2013 03:21
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Posté 04 février 2013 - 05:04
Phylarion
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Accuracy matters little to squadmates. Running out of ammo is also a non-issue. Each weapon is programmed to be used differently by AI, generally higher capacity weapons will have more shots fired per burst by squadmates than low-capacity weapons (the only exception to this is the Valkyrie, which for some reason squadmates will only fire two shots each time they peek out of cover).
I stick to either something that can deal out massive amounts of damage per shot (Talon, Executioner, Saber), has an area-of-effect or stagger-effect (see Scorpion, Falcon, or Striker) or has a high capacity to maintain 'sustained fire' (Pretty much all the ARs except Valkyrie and Argus). Either way, squadmates aren't designed to be awesome - they do much less weapon damage and have much slower power cooldowns, so it makes little difference.
I stick to either something that can deal out massive amounts of damage per shot (Talon, Executioner, Saber), has an area-of-effect or stagger-effect (see Scorpion, Falcon, or Striker) or has a high capacity to maintain 'sustained fire' (Pretty much all the ARs except Valkyrie and Argus). Either way, squadmates aren't designed to be awesome - they do much less weapon damage and have much slower power cooldowns, so it makes little difference.
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Posté 04 février 2013 - 05:05
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Since this is ME3, only a few weapons gain bonuses to defenses. Source: Resistance Damage multipliers.
For assault rifles, I think the Typhoon and Adas Anti-synthetic Rifle are considered the best assault rifles for squadmates, and the Prothean Particle Rifle is considered good as well. All are DLC weapons.
For pistols, I find the Scorpion is good on squadmates. The Executioner (DLC weapon) should be good, and the Talon seems like it would be good as well.
For assault rifles, I think the Typhoon and Adas Anti-synthetic Rifle are considered the best assault rifles for squadmates, and the Prothean Particle Rifle is considered good as well. All are DLC weapons.
For pistols, I find the Scorpion is good on squadmates. The Executioner (DLC weapon) should be good, and the Talon seems like it would be good as well.
