As a Gambit enthusiast I will say that one of the most effective strategies pre-renegades has always been using a Heavy Machine Gun. The ammo economy is fantastic for both defense and invading. The key will be finding one that you like the most to use. Exotic-wise Thunderlord is great as well as Xenophage. The next best choice is exotic rocket launchers with the kings being Ghorn, Truth, and Deathbringer. You’ll have to manage your ammo a little more but all three can remove threats or make you a large threat very quickly. Eager edge swords are very strong but there is a skill gap to them but once mastered you can be on top of an opponent like lightning. Snipers, scout rifles, and linear fusions I lump all together as one type as they all seem to operate to the same effectiveness. Personally, I’m inclined to use Linears as my go to Gambit heavy but that is just me. When invading surprise is always your best advantage. Be on the move and strike quickly. Staying in one place is risky, it can be used to your advantage as your opponents will come to you but you can also be easily overwhelmed. When you are defending against an invader always challenge as a team unless you are absolutely sure you can handle a 1v1. Invaders wipe teams that run away and try and hide. 4 v 1 is not good odds for an invader; Invaders are boogy-men ghosts and should not be feared if you have a team working together and communicating. Drop what you are doing and hunt the hunter. I say this as Reckoner that gild Dredgen each season. Ask away if you have questions or want clarification!