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Re: The Alternator is Underrated!


@CleaRshoT wrote:

Despite its low DPS the Alternator can be a very effective gun -- what it lacks in damage it makes up for in accurate hip-fire, low recoil, and good handling stats.  You can strafe like a mad man and reliably hit shots without aiming down sight which makes you a much harder target to hit.  The one thing you need to remember when using the Alternator is that Against an evenly skilled opponent using an R301 or R99, you will get mowed down if you attempt to aim down sight.  The only way to succeed with the Alternator is to make your opponent miss shots and force them into a reload. 

For example, when they are first shooting you, you should try just as hard to avoid shots as you are at landing your own.  Because of your slow rate of fire, you will still have 50% of your clip or more by the time they empty theirs and while they are reloading, you can quickly aim down sight and finish them off.  It’s all about being opportunistic.

Here is a video showcasing it - I get 13 kills and the win!

https://youtu.be/JqyqpUdMLWY


I dare you to switch to a different legend with dual alternator as weapons! Also record the video!

4 Replies

  • CleaRshoT's avatar
    CleaRshoT
    6 years ago

    Challenge accepted. I'll shoot for it this weekend.

    Of course, I'll be awaiting your 13 kill Alternator video as Pathfinder in return.


  • @CleaRshoT wrote:

    Challenge accepted. I'll shoot for it this weekend.

    Of course, I'll be awaiting your 13 kill Alternator video as Pathfinder in return.


    My game is in bits at the moment... I just die instantly, i am not making excuses, check out my posts ...

  • GRiPSViGiL's avatar
    GRiPSViGiL
    Seasoned Ace
    6 years ago

    I never mind an alternator as a back up and sometimes I will main it.

  • CleaRshoT's avatar
    CleaRshoT
    6 years ago

    Hang in there, you'll get back in the groove eventually.  I also have stretches of time where I can't seem to play up to my potential.  Extended sessions help, when possible.

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