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Talon Merc Robin Hood build. (how I play the Talon Merc w/o Cain Mines, videos included)


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Operation SNOWPIERCER, Spiked Berserkers challenge



23:17+ is an example of how to play the Talon Merc Bow build effectively.

This is an example of killing Phantoms with Concussive Arrows + Graal in 2-3 shots. and also "disabling" an enemy when going for a revive.

(note: I dodge after almost every arrow volley because it's a convenient dodge and it hides the delay needed to refire your arrows.)

Talon Merc shenanigans feat. me0120, Kocka007 and SlimJim as Volus Spectator!

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Public game: Reaper/Goddess/Gold

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bN1d_6uHoI

If anybody wants to try a build without Cain Mines here's the build I use on Gold/Platinum: http://kalence.drupa...!13N56364!.E098

(This character is the reason why I'm low on Adrenaline Mod III's and Strength Enhancer III's)lol.png

Basically, the Graal is able to shoot during the aiming animation of the Omni-Bow, you will want to release the shot before the arrows hit because the enemies tend to dodge. This is only for mooks and humanoid sub bosses.

For big bosses like Brutes, Scions and Ravagers you use your Armor Piercing Arrows first then shoot so it flows: 3 Arrows for 3 shots from the Graal, which you can then Reload Cancel when you reset your arrow power.

Concussive Arrows are for Close Quarters, Phantoms, Geth Hunters, or just anything you want disabled.

Concussive Arrows are perfect for Phantoms because it disables their dodge and bubble by knocking them down or getting them up in the air. The Shock evo will keep her "visible" so you can still target her if she cloaks.

If something Is just on the other side of the wall ready to shoot you like Geth Hunters or Phantoms, making the Concussive Arrows into a wide spread discharge of arrows (by just tapping the button) can come in handy, as they will be staggered and you can either aim for the head or just follow through with a full arrow shot and let the arrow guide your Graal shot.

If a Phantom(s) is coming toward you and ready to slash you then use the wide spread arrows for stagger then a full arrow shot to send her flying. Then you can just target her and finish her off. This is also great for Husks/Abominations that won't leave you alone.

As for Guardians, the Concussive Arrows act like Throw or Shockwave where it throws back the Shield of the Guardian exposing him.

Using only the Arrows, he doesn't need any sort of Grenade Capacity Gear. So I use Geth Scanner as a tool to plan ahead of time. Which helps tremendously because I don't use Cyclonics or use any Shield bonuses in Omni-Bow Mastery.
I could use a Cyclonic Mod, but I wouldn't be able to side step or strafe Geth Rocket Trooper Rockets, Ravager/Scion shots. and especially Geth Hunter shots. I want to side step them because that gives me the ability to return fire, rather than dodging the entire time and not being able to do a thing other than dodge.

Banshee/Praetorians are the only enemies to hold off on using the bow. They just ignore the entire arrow damage if the Banshee is standing throwing warp balls and if the Praetorian is in the air.
When the Banshee screams or the Praetorian lands you can use the bow to your hearts content. joyful.png

Geth Primes, but mostly the Combat Drone and Geth Turret will always be a problem however. If you plan on taking one on, know where his turret is and destroy the drone with your Graal. Then hide behind a wall (but not in cover) until he shoots his 3 shots then unleash your arrows and spikes upon him. The Adrenaline Mod makes you fast enough to quickly get your shots in and get behind cover behind the wall.

Concussive Arrows are extremely effective vs Geth Bombers. The Force from the arrows will prevent the Geth Bomber from dodging. This means you can hit it with every arrow and a Graal shot.


He is best used when hosting but he is playable off host(unless the lag is terribad).

Modifié par Argent Xero, 24 octobre 2015 - 06:05 .

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Quick question: when you lock on a target with the bow and release the charged Graal shot, does it hit the head or center of mass?

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Kevin Costner?

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+1 for good guide

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I only play him with a Simon Phoenix build.

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TheNightSlasher

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Very detailed, nice job!
I am not a huge fan of the Talon merc but this build looks rather interesting. Will give it a go!

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Any info on the "Chill" evolution? I usually hesitate to pick evolutions like those, for fear that they don't actually work at all.

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Cirvante wrote...

Quick question: when you lock on a target with the bow and release the charged Graal shot, does it hit the head or center of mass?


It goes to the chest area, so more toward the center of mass. but sometimes if you release it early before the aiming laser is locked dead onto the target you will get some nice headshots. :)

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A3 Reks wrote...

Any info on the "Chill" evolution? I usually hesitate to pick evolutions like those, for fear that they don't actually work at all.


I don't think the "Chill" evo is needed at all because Armor Piercing Arrows do a much better job vs Armor, and everything that has Health and Shields dies in 1 or 2 combo shots.

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Geth Scanner?

Scrub build.

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Melee or Die

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Understood. I'll find out for myself. Thanks for letting me know it's nothing to worry about, even if it does not work.

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What about Guardians?

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Jack Crapper wrote...

What about Guardians?


Oh yea I forgot to point that out, Concussive Arrows are like Throw and Shockwave where it exposes the Guardian.

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Does it also work with other weapons, or just the Graal?

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hong wrote...

Does it also work with other weapons, or just the Graal?

It works with other charge weapons. You can carry around an Arc Pistol if you don't like dealing Guardians.

but personally I don't like carrying 2 weapons because of accidental swapping when trying to reload.

Modifié par ArgentN7, 18 décembre 2013 - 05:37 .


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Kudos to you for not being a Cain Mine spamming scrub. Adrenaline Mod/Geth Scanner sounds like a good idea

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Since omnibow is rather crossbow than bow, this should be William Tell and not Robin Hood build.
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Scrub thread made by scrub player detailing scrub build in scrub fashion.

:)

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MofuggerX wrote...

Scrub thread made by scrub player detailing scrub build in scrub fashion.

:)



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I prefer Robin Hood and his merry mines build.

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Luyza wrote...

Since omnibow is rather crossbow than bow, this should be William Tell and not Robin Hood build.


My Talon is named Tell.  He doesn't kill things like Argent's, I think.  

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MofuggerX wrote...

Scrub thread made by scrub player detailing scrub build in scrub fashion.

:)


Thanks! :)

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IamZAE wrote...

MofuggerX wrote...

Scrub thread made by scrub player detailing scrub build in scrub fashion.

:)


You take that back! D:<

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bgsam1990 wrote...

Very detailed, nice job!
I am not a huge fan of the Talon merc but this build looks rather interesting. Will give it a go!


i hope there will be a vid ;)

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A more appropriate name would be Little Red Riding Hood Build.