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The video explores the recent updates to the Exotic SMG, Manticore, introduced in sandbox patch update 7.3.5, highlighting its improved usability and significant damage buffs, particularly in airborne combat. Key changes include the need to be airborne for effective damage increase, new reload mechanics, and perks like "soaring Fang" and "swooping talents." The optimal gameplay involves a combination of ground and air tactics, supported by the new Catalyst functionality, which enhances damage, provides void overshields, and returns ammo.
The discussion extends to synergistic builds and strategies, such as pairing the weapon with Icarus Dash and the Wings of Sacred Dawn to maximize benefits, and using the Hunter class Gyrfalcon's Hauberk for an infinite loop of volatile rounds and invisibility. The video also emphasizes St0mp-EE5 boots (Stompies) for their significant damage reduction and enhanced airborne effectiveness, despite some logistical drawbacks.
The speaker shares personal experiences using the Manticore in both PvE and PvP scenarios, noting its high effectiveness in chaotic environments but limited range. The distinctive aerial combat style provides a strategic advantage, allowing users to disorient opponents and gain an edge in engagements. While the Manticore may not dominate the meta, its unique playstyle adds an exciting dynamic to gameplay. The speaker encourages viewers to experiment with the Manticore's aerial tactics and thanks them for watching.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the significant updates and overhauls made to the Exotic SMG Manticore in the recent sandbox patch update 7.3.5. The weapon has received substantial buffs, including ease of use and a hidden massive buff not listed in the patch notes. Key disclosed changes include the need to be airborne for 0.5 seconds and the addition of special reload mechanics to manage the weapon’s anti-gravity thrusters. These overhauls also involve a meter system for managing airborne damage and maximizing efficiency. Furthermore, the video explains the weapon’s perks, such as “soaring Fang” and “swooping talents,” detailing the improved damage potential while airborne, which can now ramp up to a 100% increase.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the mechanics and effects of a weapon’s damage increase. They explain that firing 29 shots increases damage from 755 to 1,510 on body shots, and that pacing shots helps achieve this faster compared to full auto. When airborne, enemies become less accurate, and the weapon gains additional benefits due to recent updates, including a significant damage buff, void overshield, reduced enemy accuracy, and ammo returns. The Catalyst enhances these effects with new mechanics such as void overshields and sustained ammo replenishment. The speaker also describes the optimal gameplay loop for utilizing this weapon, which includes alternating between ground and air combat to maintain increased damage and defenses. They suggest pairing the weapon with various Exotics, starting with the Wings of Sacred Dawn to maximize benefits.
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In this segment, the video explains various combinations and synergies of abilities and gear in a popular game. It discusses how pairing Icarus Dash with melee energy can grant a cure when achieving multi-kills while airborne, and highlights the often-overlooked benefits of Icarus Dash. Additionally, the segment explains the combination of the Manacor weapon with Wings of Sacred Dawn, which offers damage resistance while aiming and dealing damage. The commentary transitions to Hunter class synergies, particularly focusing on the Gyrfalcon’s Hauberk and its ability to provide volatile rounds from invisibility, creating an infinite loop of invisibility and volatile rounds. It also discusses enhancing survivability through various fragments like Echo of Starvation and Echo of Persistence to boost overshields and Devour. The segment closes by mentioning Stompies, an exotic gear that now offers a significant 30% damage reduction when airborne, coupled with the existing 50% reduction from void overshield, totaling 65% damage reduction.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the benefits and drawbacks of using the St0mp-EE5 exotic boots (a.k.a. “Stompies”) for high-level content due to their significant damage reduction. He recounts his experience using the Gyrfalcon’s Hauberk build in Destiny 2’s PvE activities, specifically during grandmaster nightfalls. The build involves using an SMG to apply volatile damage, gain overshields, and enhance airborne damage. However, he highlights several issues: limited range, vulnerability to tracking attacks, and logistical complications when airborne and surrounded by teammates. Despite these drawbacks, the improved functionalities of the Gyrfalcon’s Hauberk build are acknowledged.
The video then shifts to the effectiveness of the Manacore SMG in PvP scenarios. The speaker is enthusiastic about its playstyle, particularly in chaotic 6v6 modes where airborne tactics can disorient opponents. He examines the time-to-kill (TTK) metrics provided by the weapon depending on the resilience tier of adversaries, pointing out the SMG’s high rate of fire but limited range. The overall conclusion is that while the Manacore isn’t decisively meta, it performs well within its effective range.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses the effectiveness of the Manore exotic in both PVE and PVP gameplay, particularly emphasizing its aerial combat capabilities. They highlight that while it may not be the most lethal SMG, the advantage lies in getting the jump on opponents, literally, by using repulser to take to the air. This strategy often allows the user to start firing before enemies can react. They share personal experiences of using this tactic effectively on maps like Citadel and incorporate stealth elements with invisibility.
The speaker prefers using a Hunter for this strategy due to the mechanics of aerial combat and highlights an important bonus of gaining 30 HP for 6 seconds upon an airborne kill, which helps sustain engagements. However, they mention the downside of the Manore’s slow reload speed and their reliance on triple loaders to mitigate this issue.
The speaker enjoyed using the Manore, noting that it adds a different and exciting playstyle compared to the usual run-and-gun approach. They express intentions to test it further in Trials, despite acknowledging the risks of being an easy target in midair in 3v3 modes. They suggest that the tactic of baiting enemies to follow and then ambushing them midair can be particularly disorienting for opponents, offering a strategic edge. They encourage viewers to try out this playstyle and thank them for watching.