https://blog.ubi.com/42953/
More info on the 1.2 goodies and brief breakdown of the new gear sets.
To those that don't want to read:


Glad they added HVT for something to do outside of DZ. Sealed cache drops sounds promising as extra avenue for Div Techs and DZ funds. Being Massive let's hope it's not another of those broken loot dynamic.

Patch 1.2 is dropping next tuesday 24th during server maintenance or just client's patch distribution. Should watch state of the game tomorrow to get a glimpse of the new gameplay.

Got a feel good experience in FL CM with 2 random japanese and a spanish dude I used to play with, when we cleared the final stage...the japs literally screaming like a girl and kept thanking everyone for a good 2 to 3 minutes. We were silent 95% of the game and then the last 5% just the 2 japs screaming in joy. That's quite a thing to experience.

If you are using Savage gloves...try to aim for one that have SMG DMG and Crit DMG....your dps can spike up 10-20k. Just re-roll those DMG/Protection/Armor to/from elite or XP on kill to Crit DMG/SMG DMG. The one I'm using is like 477 SMG DMG and 37% Crit DMG that push my DPS beyond 220k barrier.

If you want to boost electronics look closely at backpack and kneepad without losing huge dps or stamina...they can boost up few K in one of the random bonuses or just re-calibrate it.

Just standby tons of credit to recalibrate your gear. I spent close to 1 mil at one time just to get the numbers I want especially those special gear sets.

Gotta speed run CM missions already....
Used to farm 5 to 10 CM daily to pick up all the blues or purples to sell it to vendor. It's not the fastest but after awhile the money will build up. Can do 15 minutes or so on Russian Consulate with good players.

If you can deal with the constant reloading and landing headshots consistently....it's a good weapon. Just can't get over the small mag size and only a GS163 drop for me.

There's a lot of trial and error with random strangers but also a good way to build kakis, most of the players on my friend list are those strangers completed FL successfully. I will leave a game the moment anyone rambo down from the control room first without communicating where to go or what strategy. I will also leave a game if we couldn't get past the 2 shotgunners in the tunnel cause as a team I need to know whether we can stand on our own later on. Usually those inclines to clear the enemies in the tunnel is a good sign, you have a strong team and not just turtle your way out of it. At the bare minimum kill the 2 shotty and flashbanging drones only we run so no wasted ult there.
Hit me up with text msg or invite when u c me online. sixthops.

Not that I'm aware of...just wait for Tactical Aug to appear in DZ03 or another powerful SMG appear at BoO.Two more days for reset.

Double post again...

This post has been edited by 6so: May 19 2016, 11:14 AM

To those who missed the special report stream.

HVT/HRT Drops:
High Value Target (Daily)
1x 182 High End or 214 Gear Set
chance for 1x 191 Gear Set
High Value Target (Weekly)
1x 182 High End or 214 Gear Set
chance for 1x 214 Gear Set
High Risk Target (Weekly)
1x 204 High End or 1x 214 Gear Set
chance for 1x 240 Gear Set

Missions:
Hard Mode (Boss Drop)
1x 163 High End
Hard Mode (Mission Reward)
1x 163 High End
Challenge Mode (Boss Drop)
2x 182 High End
1x 182 High End or 214 Gear Set
chance for 1x 191 Gear Set
Challenge Mode (Mission Reward)
1x 182 High End

Incursions:
Hard Mode (Boss Drop)
1x 204 High End Weapon
1x 214 Gear Set
182/204 High End or 214/240 Gear Set
Hard Mode (Weekly Reward)
1x 204 High End Weapon
1x 214 Gear Set
Challenge Mode (Boss Drop)
1x 204 High End Weapon
1x 240 Gear Set
1x 204 High End or 240 Gear Set
Challenge Mode (Weekly Reward)
1x 204 High End Weapon
1x 240 Gear Set

Dark Zone (0-161 + 161-200):
Named NPC Level 30 (DZ01 and DZ02)
1x 163 High End or 191 Gear Set
Named NPC Level 31 (DZ03 and DZ04)
1x 163/182 High End or 191/214 Gear Set
Named NPC Level 32 (DZ05 and DZ06)
1x 163/182/204 High End or 191/214/240 Gear Set

Dark Zone (201+):
Named NPC Level 32 (DZ01 and DZ02)
1x 182/204 High End or 214/240 Gear Set
Named NPC Level 33 (DZ03 and DZ04)
1x 182/204 High End or 214/240 Gear Set
Named NPC Level 34 (DZ05 and DZ06)
1x 204 High End or 240 Gear Set

Dark Zone Supply Drops(0-161 + 161-200):
DZ01 and DZ02
1x 163/182 High End
chance for 191 Gear Set
DZ03 and DZ04
1x 163/182 High End
chance for 191/214 Gear Set
DZ05 and DZ06
1x 182/204 High End
chance for 214 Gear Set

Dark Zone Supply Drops(201+):
DZ01 and DZ02
1x 182/204 High End
chance for 214/240 Gear Set
DZ03 and DZ04
1x 182/204 High End
chance for 214/240 Gear Set
DZ05 and DZ06
1x 204 High End
chance for 240 Gear Set

Gear Sets
Final Measure:
50% Exotic Damage Resilience (2)
15% Protection From Elties (3)
When damaging a hostile with a grenade, gain the defuse buff. When in range of a hostile grenade, the buff is consumed and defuses the grenade as well as gives you a grenade (4)

Hunter's Faith:
20% Marksman Rifle Critical Hit Damage (2)
20% Damage to Elites (3)
Hitting an enemy with a bullet grants you temporary armor. The further your shot, the more armor. The armor disappears after one bullet hits you. (4)

Lone Star:
100% Ammo Capacity (2)
1000 LMG Damage & 1000 Shotgun Damage (3)
When the weapon is holstered, it regains full ammo. (4)

Predator's Mark:
20% Optimal Range (2)
800 Assault Rifle Damage & 700 Pistol Damage (3)
Hit 10 shots without switching target to make the target bleed for 100% of damage already done by those bullets. (4)

Likebutter's take on the new gear sets which makes a lot of sense. Can't wait to see how the streamerhouse guys and alfredoplays do with the newer toys.

Not forgetting you will need to deal with L34 fire pisser who sneaks up on you unannounced. That's the bane of my existence when doing DZ05 & DZ06. Think you need to build your gear substantially to be able to do the new DZ bracket. It's like the beginning all over again with constant dying to mobs at DZ north. If an axe wielder and flamethrower can wipe out the whole bunch of 220s in the demo...just be prepared.

The ultimate glass canon...

Scroll to 28++ mins to see his build breakdown. His AK put all the smg to shame. A true PVE build.

This post has been edited by 6so: May 23 2016, 08:15 AM

Either you keep doing CM or group up with a strong team to farm DZ bosses. You can do 100++ PxC in an hour or so.

There are 3 areas to look at if you want to increase SMG DMG output...
1. Gears and mods - Savage gloves (CHD,CHC,SMG Dmg), Extended mags with RPM, Muzzle mods that boost CHD + Accuracy and any other knick knacks to boost crits.
2. Skills - Smart cover + tactical pulse + booster heal (You don't need high firearm because smart cover will boost your DPS by 30% at minimum, need to adjust your play style from the standard overheal and pulse)
3. Gear stats - DMG/Armor to elite will not boost your DPS but amplify your weapon DMG not indicated in the DPS counter. Look at the vid I posted on top or look at BreezyPeazy vids cause his vector dps only 170k but he farm FL CM with no problem.

Tot BoO sells 182 Vector BP...??MP5 still not bad just takes longer time to kill an enemy. Was hoping new BPs will be added in BoO cause last update they included old DZ stuff and gear set items during the patch update.

If you couldn't farm PxC efficiently...I say skip that 204 Vector cause you never know next week reset might be a better one or newer BPs to buy. Do bear in mind they have yet to announce Named Weapons for 1.2 so hold on a little bit.

This post has been edited by 6so: May 23 2016, 10:11 AM

Just found out solid red weapon skin is up today...man it will look good with tactician garb.

From what I can gather if 3 sentry/2 striker/1 HE is more PvE focus especially you already have base DMG to Elite that can boost it way above 20% bracket. I had mine around 40% and it works out pretty good but not as great as the current OP sentry's 52% debuff DMG.
3 striker/2 sentry/1 HE is pretty good and a lot riding on how much you can crit with your weapon. It's more useful for PvP and you somewhat have Armor DMG to elite above 30% it's very good at taking down mobs.
Both are viable but it will lack behind the current 4 pcs sentry with smg.
Think sentry still ok to use only that you need to proc the 3 stacks mark with shotgun and swap to SMG to do more DMG. The only shotgun I have is super 90, it a little difficult to get headshot...perhaps another type can do a better job. Just wait after patch to see how it will play out cause everyone was gaga over striker until found out it does not work too good with SMG.

Famous streamers dropping down left and right to mobs in DZ06, gonna stick with Inigo's new meta build 200k DPS 350k Toughness 20k Skill to do DZ. Now 4pcs Nomad can be appealing to do solo in the new bracket.
Clear Sky on HM is pretty easy to do, CM can be problematic with the non-stop shotgunners wave so will see next week.
Gonna farm FL CM now to bring up the stats before even gonna step foot in DZ.

Clear Sky CM may need a tanky ballistic shield or mobile cover plus smart cover between fuse boxes in order to survive the rushers.

Stay clear of FL CM for awhile until those new 210s knows what to do...now there are a bunch of new 200-210 who couldn't even clear tunnel.

PSA to those who want to complete Clear Sky...YOU NEED TO RUSH UP TO THE FUSE BOX, cowering at the back won't stop the waves...they just keep coming no matter what. String up overheals on the ground with everyone moving along with the person carrying the box.

ULT to rush the boss is the first priority after plugging the fuse box otherwise you'll be swarmed by enemies.

Think I got Lightweight M4, Tactical Aug, LVOA-C and some pistols from it. Manage to group up with a bunch of terminators, we did back to back about 8 to 10 times at one go.

Was watching Inigo's stream and they cracked the DZ06 scary mob. Smart cover + mobile cover. They are back on killing anything that moves. Think his stat is about 100ish DPS 380 Toughness 20k Skill with a tactician support like in FL. BTW mobile cover now can be invisible to other players beside that laggy menu bug.