JavaScript is required to use Bungie.net

Destiny

Discuss all things Destiny.
8/15/2014 12:18:24 AM
37

The RAIDS: Ultimate Strategy and Tactics Thread

Tactics should be shared with the community!

212

Tactics should be kept secret in the clan

95

Only simpler Tactics should be shared.

172

I think we need to start thinking of Strategy and Tactics... Those who have played the alpha and beta know how some enemies behave and have learned how to fight them. A simple example would be Thralls. Thralls cannot jump so if you stand on something like a cabinet then they cannot reach you. Oh and for those who don't know the difference between Strategy and Tactics, have a read. [b]Strategy[/b] is the long term plan... Getting your weapons and armour ready for the raid, making sure you have reloads for all weapon types before the start of the raid. Making sure your skills are going to be up to handling the raid. Yes, Strategy is all about the clan/group plans before you even see the front door of the raid. [b]Tactics[/b] are your plans while you are in combat inside the raid. "Player A fire from the left to draw the Spider Tank's attention so that Player B can rush in and rescue Player C". That is an example of Tactics. Another is "Player B run across that open area to draw the fire from the invisible sniper so we can figure where he is firing from". Yes, too many players think strategy and tactics are interchangeable... and they aren't. Just think of Strategy as the long term plan outside of combat while Tactics is the short term plans when in combat. In fact you can use American Football ideas of pre-planned "plays" to make your team more efficient. If your team know the plays you can run the combat more effectively. Here is a simple example using the rescue above. 1. You go into battle and player C gets killed by the Spider Tank on the left side of the map. 2. Players A and B rush over to C to resuscitate him but the enemy Tank tracks the group, fires and they all die. 3. Game Over! As you can see, no tactics and you lose out. But if you do the following you can easily rescue anyone from the powerful tank with no risk. 1. You go into battle and player C gets killed by the Spider Tank on the left side of the map. 2. Player A calls out "B Rescue C. A will decoy right." 3. Player B moves to cover on the left side and calls out "B ready" 4. Player A moves to the right behind cover and calls out "A distracting now!" and starts firing at the tank. 5. The Tanks rotates the barrel towards player A and player A takes cover and calls out "Go For Rescue". 6. Player B rushes out and resuscitates Player C and they both run for cover. All survive. This is a simple tactic that anyone can do but if you don't do it then there is a good chance you will all end up dead. Now here is a question.... will clans keep their Raid tactics to themselves or will you share with the rest of the community?

Posting in language:

 

Play nice. Take a minute to review our Code of Conduct before submitting your post. Cancel Edit Create Fireteam Post

View Entire Topic
  • Against any kind of "knight" it's IMPORTANT not to act like a bitch. I can't stand when I see ppl stand 25 meters away firing at it. You must be relentless. Get close but no too close. When it shields throw a grenade and jump over it and attack from above. Preferably with a shotgun. Or, since you should be moderately close, strafe to the left or right. I think it's better to be close so it won't shoot as much. When It tries to hit you just back up with good timing and it should miss. Note: it's wasteful to use heavy ammo on the these ugly creatures unless it's an event "knight". Another good tip is using the Titan. It's flash bang grenade is probs the grenade in PvE esp in the beginning. The stun is superbly helpful. And it drops shield if it's up. Also the warlock's vortex is great due to the continual damage it does over time. Note: it regains health when shield is present. That's why being relentless is key. Just jump around and the plasma bullets won't hit/hurt as much. If they travel with "minions" of some sort, kill them first. (Unless your guns are powerful enough to take the appearing lvl down with greater ease). Guns like the Sahara or the shingen worked well for auto rifles. Fusion rifles of course are a viable option. But you may decide to save that ammo for a more worthy foe. NOTE!!: Whatever you do DONT waste your super on these weak ass pansies. It's not worth it unless you mustn't die. I hope this helped those who are new to the game or just in general. [spoiler]this tip is for being alone mainly. You can succeed at a higher rate if you travel with a fire team [/spoiler]

    Posting in language:

     

    Play nice. Take a minute to review our Code of Conduct before submitting your post. Cancel Edit Create Fireteam Post

You are not allowed to view this content.
;
preload icon
preload icon
preload icon