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00:00:00 – 00:11:55
In the video, the speaker, Psyche, evaluates the effectiveness and potential of a character named May PVA in a game, particularly within shotgun teams. May PVA is a type three attacker wielding an electric code shotgun, whose mechanics involve shooting pellets in a random spread and leveraging skill sets to maximize damage. The video examines the impact of characters Tove and Leona, who enhance PVA's skill efficiency, especially through buff triggers linked to pellet hits during Full Burst. Optimization tips include pairing attack buffs with the Bastion cube for sustained performance and considering elemental damage for hardcore players.
Team-building strategies are discussed, stressing the balance of attack, defense, and healing due to the scarcity of shotgun supports. Comparisons with another character, Scarlet, conclude that May PVA can match or surpass Scarlet with proper investment and team support. Although current resources limit her full potential, PVA is deemed a strong long-term investment, especially with future support releases. The speaker rates her a 4 out of 5, with the possibility of reaching a perfect score with optimal setups.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the speaker, Psyche, delves into the new version of a character referred to as May PVA in the context of a game and evaluates if it lives up to the hype. The focus is on shotgun teams, specifically how this character uses shotguns and whether it has become effective in the meta. May PVA is identified as a type three attacker who uses an electric code and has a standard magazine size of nine.
Key details include:
– Each shotgun blast fires 10 pellets in a random spread pattern, with higher accuracy achieved through a higher hit rate stat.
– The skill set for May PVA involves landing a certain number of pellets to deal additional damage.
– Shotgun damage is distributed evenly among the pellets; higher attack stats result in higher damage per pellet.
– Historically, shotguns have been less effective in campaign modes due to smaller enemy frames and movement.
– The release of another character, Leona, who increases the pellet count per shot, helps improve skill effectiveness by requiring fewer full shots to trigger certain effects.
The video explains intricacies of how these mechanics work and how optimizing skills plays a crucial role in maximizing the character’s performance.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the focus is on optimizing the use of a character named PVA, particularly regarding skill upgrades and team composition. It highlights that having either or both characters, Tove and Leona, significantly enhances PVA’s performance, making certain skills more viable. A detailed explanation is provided on how specific skills work, such as a reload speed buff triggered by hitting more than five pallets and an attack up buff granted when 30 pallets hit during a Full Burst. The burst skill provides attack damage up, crit damage up, and an AOE effect, but its priority varies based on team setup and usage scenarios. Additionally, the video suggests that while overload gear benefits PVA, it isn’t strictly necessary for effective performance.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses optimal strategies and configurations for enhancing attack capabilities in a game. Key points include the recommendation to pair attack buffs with the Bastion cube for sustained firing. The placement of Elemental damage in tier rankings is addressed, emphasizing its importance for hardcore players focused on meta configurations, though its effectiveness varies against different enemies. The speaker advises placing hit rate and crit rate in a lower tier since a well-invested Leona character already provides enough hit rate. For cube choices, Bastion is preferred, with resilience or wingman as alternatives if Bastion is unavailable. Team building limitations for specific characters, such as May PVA, are also highlighted, noting the scarcity of shotgun supports and the need to balance attack with defense and healing. Various team compositions are suggested, including configurations with Leona, PVA, and other support units, addressing the strengths and weaknesses of each setup.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the PVA character and her role in shotgun teams. They analyze team compositions, noting that while PVA fits well with existing shotgun supports, the game’s current resources don’t entirely support a strong shotgun archetype. The absence of a healer makes some team setups awkward. Comparisons are made between PVA and another character, Scarlet, with the conclusion that with proper investment and the right teammates, PVA can match or even surpass Scarlet’s performance. The speaker believes PVA will shine in specific scenarios like the solo raid due to her tailored abilities and potential future support. Overall, while PVA is not game-breaking at the moment, her permanent availability makes her a viable long-term investment, and she could improve as more shotgun supports are released. The speaker rates her 4 out of 5 but acknowledges she could reach 5 out of 5 with optimal setups.