For the Taurus, I take power pips out of tractor beam and life support (you don't need LF if you're wearing a helmet). I reduce my engine pips so I can max out my guns and shield power. I also plan to upgrade my shield, power plant, and coolers. Eventually...
Doesnt matter the hammerhead will rip u and 890 will do the same xD i got full upgraded andromeda and yeah u saw whats happen to him and the 890 got 900k shield and its turret melt ur shield in like 6-8 hit... But welp u will see it for urself when u reach ert xD
We ran into the silly exploit for bounties by accident. Having taken too much damage we jumped away to regen and when we got back to the marker, all ships were still there but idle/without pilot, no more red. You can just pew-pew-boom-win... It feels verry sloppy from CIG to have something like that but hey, you can just take an aurora, trigger the mission start, beam out and back, and whack.
Yeah, looks like the Hammerheads are back to 3.19 level of fire, and with the recent weapons updates, S5 guns only out range S4 by 300m, so dunno if you can do the old face tanking method while reversing.
ERTs are still doable it just takes alot more work and cation, as far as staying out of range, the AI coming towards you using back thrust is twice as strong/fast as you using back thrusters. remember back thrusting is the weakest part of the ship even more in master modes.
@ yeah, I was doing ERTs everyday in 3.24 for fun (as I had plenty of AUEC, ships n gear) but reckon 4.0.1 Live is gonna be a harder slog than the last wipe was, especially as I can no longer use my torpedo ships (my Retaliator is basically a component donor to my Corsair).
They need to fix the missile notifications. My guardian can be taken out by a single size 1 missile if I am unlucky. I feel like that is also a bug doesn't seem right for thst to take out a heavy fighter.
@@davidebenatti7000 I engage ERTs at 2-3km with my size 5 Attritions and have no issues. They would do far more damage closer, but you really have to take your time and be patient if you want to solo ERTs now.
I've struggled with VHRTs in Heavy fighters. I've been like 3-4 kills away from unlocking ERTs for 10 days but started getting the "no completion/no pay" bug and gave up after 6 in a row that bugged. I just bought an Andromeda so I'm coming back soon to see if the pay outs and completions are working again. With a heavy fighter the VHRTs can be ok depending on what target and escorts you get or brutal.....not even going to waste my time trying them in ERTs. I just gave up and embraced the Constellation meta. I cruised through HRTs with my Sabre by comparison. I have even tried to cheese VHRTs with Eclipse/Retaliator torpedoes and it worked the first two times I tried it only (did I just get lucky or what?) because I've tried a few times since then and the turret AI acts like a PDC and intercepts all torpedoes.
@@Astro_Mani I feel like you're just shoehorned into skipping ERTs though. Solo a VHRT for 62k, or bring a friend to do a sweaty ERT split the cash and get paid less.
yeah 4.0 is definitely rough right now, thanks for making the video on it. Other than the Attr-5's what powerplant/coolers etc are you running on your taurus? Thanks mani!
I wouldn't take on a Hammerhead on my starter Avenger Titan... 🤣 I fact I haven't taken anything above MRT since I usually have between 10-20 fps at best with my old computer.
Who would have thought that very high risk target and extreme risk target would be hard for a solo pilot to handle 😂 not like it's in the name or anything.
"I'm the king of bounties!" Runs in with low shields, like a noob. Doesn't set flares, like a noob. Doesn't max out shields, like a noob. Doesn't check his enemies, like a noob. Can't decide what to attack, like a noob. Not sure about king but certainly American. What you lack in skill or intelligence you make up for in arrogance.
Ill take them or I use to take these bounties in my Andromeda all the time but that was prior to 3.14 update but put that ad5b and Lazer repeaters on the nose of the Harbinger I'll still go at these ERT bounties and hammerhead all day long!!!!!
They're kind of making this not fun for solo players. Feels like it's a bit much. I fly a constellation Andromeda solo, and can't do most of these, cause the AI is too insane. Feel like the DPS output of NPCs should be lowered since they are so accurate
Though for what reason do you expect your missile gunboat to come out on top against a 1v4 of similar or greater class ships? Much less when you don't have the gunners.
If you think VHRTs are hard, try the 110K+ (VHRT equivalent) bounties in Pyro. They're full of distortion vanguards and ballistic retaliators that lead with unavoidable missiles then swarm you from behind and melt a Connie's shields in under 2 seconds, all while you're trying to wear down a ridiculously tanky RAFT (which take a full minute of continuous fire with a full Attr-5 loadout).
@Kaileris the vanguards and retaliators are too nimble to focus first. Your only chance in a Connie in those engagements is to take out the primary bounty target and then run like hell. You can't distance yourself to recover shields when you're being chased by vanguards and retaliators, and if you somehow do they'll just revert to missiles again.
Bounty Hunting Awesomeness!! let me know how your experience has been!
Been having trouble getting the missions to spawn. Especially in pyro
Great video, I just got to HR's and I use the Andromeda of the Taurus because it has more hull HP and TONS of missles.
For the Taurus, I take power pips out of tractor beam and life support (you don't need LF if you're wearing a helmet).
I reduce my engine pips so I can max out my guns and shield power. I also plan to upgrade my shield, power plant, and coolers. Eventually...
Doesnt matter the hammerhead will rip u and 890 will do the same xD i got full upgraded andromeda and yeah u saw whats happen to him and the 890 got 900k shield and its turret melt ur shield in like 6-8 hit... But welp u will see it for urself when u reach ert xD
@@blackstar5017 cant you just jump away & back and let them become neutral in the new hotfix?
@@DerDrecksack87 yes u can :)but once they fix it u will be facing the same problem when u fight them xX
@@blackstar5017 thats ok, i only need it to work until i get the certification, i lived trough so many wipes, i take every shortcut i get😅
just wait until saltemike finds out about the bounty exploit
lol
Or feature 😮
I can't wait until i have access again so i can actually use some of these tips.
We ran into the silly exploit for bounties by accident. Having taken too much damage we jumped away to regen and when we got back to the marker, all ships were still there but idle/without pilot, no more red. You can just pew-pew-boom-win... It feels verry sloppy from CIG to have something like that but hey, you can just take an aurora, trigger the mission start, beam out and back, and whack.
yes, that is true. I have seen this =P but its no fun
Thanks for the info Tho! sometimes I learn a lot from comments so keep it up^^
Yeah, looks like the Hammerheads are back to 3.19 level of fire, and with the recent weapons updates, S5 guns only out range S4 by 300m, so dunno if you can do the old face tanking method while reversing.
ERTs are still doable it just takes alot more work and cation, as far as staying out of range, the AI coming towards you using back thrust is twice as strong/fast as you using back thrusters. remember back thrusting is the weakest part of the ship even more in master modes.
@ yeah, I was doing ERTs everyday in 3.24 for fun (as I had plenty of AUEC, ships n gear) but reckon 4.0.1 Live is gonna be a harder slog than the last wipe was, especially as I can no longer use my torpedo ships (my Retaliator is basically a component donor to my Corsair).
They need to fix the missile notifications. My guardian can be taken out by a single size 1 missile if I am unlucky. I feel like that is also a bug doesn't seem right for thst to take out a heavy fighter.
Hell yeah, love me some connie action!
up to vhrt i used 325A, for VHRT Taurus and i tried ERT once solo 😅
The outrage insuating that doing Erts in an Eclipse and reclaiming for FREE is torp duping! Mani you are getting a little salty
@@Gremlin42 lol 😆
My Connie Andromeda has been ready for ERTs. Sub-targeting man, and stay at least 2km out. Escorts always first if it's the Hammerhead... RLTW
How do you sub target in 4.0? R does nothing.
@@aokuroshiro9540 I have no idea what the key bind is, I use HOSAS. I guess check in keybinds?
From what i've seen, Attrition cannot engage at that distance, am i wrong?
@@davidebenatti7000 I engage ERTs at 2-3km with my size 5 Attritions and have no issues. They would do far more damage closer, but you really have to take your time and be patient if you want to solo ERTs now.
@@ranger275th9 Thanks, i'll give a try that way
I've struggled with VHRTs in Heavy fighters. I've been like 3-4 kills away from unlocking ERTs for 10 days but started getting the "no completion/no pay" bug and gave up after 6 in a row that bugged. I just bought an Andromeda so I'm coming back soon to see if the pay outs and completions are working again. With a heavy fighter the VHRTs can be ok depending on what target and escorts you get or brutal.....not even going to waste my time trying them in ERTs. I just gave up and embraced the Constellation meta. I cruised through HRTs with my Sabre by comparison. I have even tried to cheese VHRTs with Eclipse/Retaliator torpedoes and it worked the first two times I tried it only (did I just get lucky or what?) because I've tried a few times since then and the turret AI acts like a PDC and intercepts all torpedoes.
Ya it starts to get pretty crazy
@@Astro_Mani I feel like you're just shoehorned into skipping ERTs though. Solo a VHRT for 62k, or bring a friend to do a sweaty ERT split the cash and get paid less.
F7A mk2 with shotguns all day long
yeah 4.0 is definitely rough right now, thanks for making the video on it. Other than the Attr-5's what powerplant/coolers etc are you running on your taurus? Thanks mani!
He said stock..
@@Hellcat-UK1 doesnt look stock he has full pips on all equipment. which is NOT stock..
@@herbv3449 well all you do is turn off life support and take a pip out of coolers and praise the lord for giving you full pips
Hammerhead and 890jump is a no go for me doesnt matter what i loose/ solo andromeda
Do you remove your coolers entirely? Doesn't that slowly cook your ship and you take damage?
@@NZDivine nope not at all
I wouldn't take on a Hammerhead on my starter Avenger Titan... 🤣 I fact I haven't taken anything above MRT since I usually have between 10-20 fps at best with my old computer.
HELP! Getting out of the seat and alt f4 did NOT I repeat did NOT get the mission marker to appear
Just leave your ship 20 kms away and go EVA 😂
I prefer m7as...
is doing erts in ptu more difficult than level 8-9 in purate swarm?
hmmm solo? prob around the same, havent done pirate swarm in mastermodes tho
Who would have thought that very high risk target and extreme risk target would be hard for a solo pilot to handle 😂 not like it's in the name or anything.
Size 5s out range size 4s, homie.
lol
Don't you dare tell the king of bounties how to do bounties!
As you could see he is the bestest ever nobody has ever seen such a bestest!
@ lol
I bet 4.0.1 changes uo bounty hunting and you have to do this again lol
that could happen lol =P
Tried the Ares yet?
not a bad choice. still gna die quickly, but could do good with a friend
"I'm the king of bounties!"
Runs in with low shields, like a noob.
Doesn't set flares, like a noob.
Doesn't max out shields, like a noob.
Doesn't check his enemies, like a noob.
Can't decide what to attack, like a noob.
Not sure about king but certainly American. What you lack in skill or intelligence you make up for in arrogance.
Thanks for demonstrating how not to do it.
i actually cannot wait untill the connie gets useless with only a pilot
And... why?
I’ve been doing HRTs and VHRTs in the anvil arrow just fine, with some difficulty of course, but it’s fun
buddon
Ill take them or I use to take these bounties in my Andromeda all the time but that was prior to 3.14 update but put that ad5b and Lazer repeaters on the nose of the Harbinger I'll still go at these ERT bounties and hammerhead all day long!!!!!
They're kind of making this not fun for solo players. Feels like it's a bit much.
I fly a constellation Andromeda solo, and can't do most of these, cause the AI is too insane.
Feel like the DPS output of NPCs should be lowered since they are so accurate
i hear you, buddy. but its supposed to be hard. its the highest rank
Though for what reason do you expect your missile gunboat to come out on top against a 1v4 of similar or greater class ships? Much less when you don't have the gunners.
If you think VHRTs are hard, try the 110K+ (VHRT equivalent) bounties in Pyro. They're full of distortion vanguards and ballistic retaliators that lead with unavoidable missiles then swarm you from behind and melt a Connie's shields in under 2 seconds, all while you're trying to wear down a ridiculously tanky RAFT (which take a full minute of continuous fire with a full Attr-5 loadout).
@@k2vink A RAFT should not be your primary target in that situation.
@Kaileris the vanguards and retaliators are too nimble to focus first. Your only chance in a Connie in those engagements is to take out the primary bounty target and then run like hell. You can't distance yourself to recover shields when you're being chased by vanguards and retaliators, and if you somehow do they'll just revert to missiles again.