I don't see the point of detonators (at least not right now) because of the Arena battles lasting a couple turns. Speed for some characters are two high so some characters die too quickly, detonators can be resisted and some abilities can remove debuffs. What should be done with detonators? - Should they land 100 % of the time because if they don't land then it's basically a waste of a turn.- Should damage be added to the attack so this way if the Detonator doesn't land, there is at least some damage inflicted.- Should the Detonators explode the immediate turn for the inflicted character?- Should the Detonators have a 0 cool down to have the user decide which ability to use?- Should detonators be removed completely?What are your thoughts? Are thermal detonators underrated?

I wish they didn't count as a negative status effect and therefore couldn't be resisted (dodged yes, but not resisted). That's the only change I'd make.

Yep one or the other dodge or resist but not both.2 turns is fine because of the damage potential, I use them to finish off toons in low health so you can move onto the next target.They do need some added bonus, either damage when reaisted/dodged or explode on a crit hit, or some other benefit since they can be hard to stick.I only use them with JE so I can't say anything on the cooldown, but it sounds reasonable.

There are two main groups that use detonators -- scoundrels and jawas. Each has a character that is capable of detonating them immediately -- Zam and Jawa Scavenger.The reality is that in arena, a character like JE is not being used for his damage -- he's being used to get a droid team to go first. So while his detonators are fairly useless in that context, that's really not his role.

"Indominable_J;750147" wrote:There are two main groups that use detonators -- scoundrels and jawas. Each has a character that is capable of detonating them immediately -- Zam and Jawa Scavenger.The reality is that in arena, a character like JE is not being used for his damage -- he's being used to get a droid team to go first. So while his detonators are fairly useless in that context, that's really not his role.The reality is they need some sort of bump because they are essential twice as hard to use. With both resist and dodge, they are basically a non factor then add in the 2 turn wait and your left with nothing. It would be nice if something was changed, not sure what and doesn't need to be major but is just seems like a broken mechanic, it's present but not useful.

Zam is actually good with detonators and it will be even nicer to see her fully geared this time around trying her out. Tho I do think thermals need some kind of tweak. I recommend adding a DOT after it explodes. Upon critical add 2 DOT

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NyKynoe
9 years ago
"DarkCokeBlower;752306" wrote:
They are essential in credit heist

Wait you send toons other then Lando in?

I send in only lando butt naked and he comes back with 4 ladies and the full pimp getup. Along with 3 stars and my credits gift wrapped.
masseyPSX
9 years ago
They are just now starting to actually do good. Yes they are still useless in arena, since arena meta is kill in 2 turns. But during the raid, detonators wreck in phase 3. They are actually fun since you watch bombs do 1% instantly just because your turn starts. Haha
GaidalCain_WOT
9 years ago
I don't understand how detonators damage is counted in raids.

I have used Jawa Engineer in the Pit and it always says 0 damage at the end of the battle.

The detonators going off definitely drop % off of the boss but do they actually go to your total damage?

I wonder if the same is true for DOT's?
theXrono
Rising Adventurer
9 years ago
"Kyno;752946" wrote:
"DarkCokeBlower;752306" wrote:
They are essential in credit heist

Wait you send toons other then Lando in?

I send in only lando butt naked and he comes back with 4 ladies and the full pimp getup. Along with 3 stars and my credits gift wrapped.

how do you guys even get lando shards? i have done around 30 of his shard battles and have come out with only 2 shards. i've done a mix of both of his missions (some on the double drop day, which i got none of) and the drop rate is terrible, General Grievous is easier to farm (for me)...
GaidalCain_WOT
9 years ago
@flux_rono

Persistence wears down resistence.

Two cantina refreshes a day (3 when it is a guild challenge) and spend it all on Lando.

Some people swear by the 2 Sim at a time but I have found Simming 7 or more to be most effective. (It probably all evens out in the end, I'm just not patient enough to do 2 at a time.)

I mostly did his 1-D node.

Yeah, you will get some bad drops but I garauntee that if you do it every day for a week you will be close to his 80 shards of not already unlocked and on your way to 5*.

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