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[Top 5] Albion Online Best Solo Builds That Are Excellent

kyle.crone — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:00:21 +0000

Someone is going to die on this battlefield and someone is going to live. Who do you want to be?

Do you ever browse the marketplace in your main city and just feel like you are drowning in the overwhelming and intimidating selection of choices? Albion Online has many weapons and pieces of gear that can all be mixed and matched in a vast array of “builds”. Some are more viable than others, however, and it is not very intuitive to learn the ins and outs of what makes a certain combination of gear a “good build”. Don’t waste your silver testing your theories out, learn some of the best builds here and get to killing immediately! All you need to do is read below and follow the directions and you will be on the path to riches in no time.

5. The War of Attrition Mace

Fight me like a man!

The build: 1 Hand Mace (main hand), Mistcaller (Offhand), Mage Cowl (Head), Assassin’s Jacket (Body), Hunter Shoes (Feet), and Caerleon Cape (Back). Pork Omelette (Food), Poison Potion

The 1-Hand Mace is an all-around solid weapon that can be incorporated into several viable builds. To highlight one which is particularly good in 1v1 PvP (Player vs. Player) situations let’s look at what I have dubbed the “War of Attrition” Mace build. In a war of attrition, one side tries to win the battle by slowly wearing down their enemy to the point of collapse. With this build, you will be doing just that. Engage, damage, disengage, repeat. It can take several engages and disengages to finish an opponent, but it is a highly effective tactic.

You will need to choose all the cool down reduction passives, which combined with the Mistcaller and Pork Omelette’s cooldown reduction bonus, your abilities should refresh very quickly. This will allow you to engage and disengage efficiently and essentially wear your opponent down until they are dead. No one can trade blow for blow with a mace.

Why is this a good build?

Cheap and easy to play
Good overall against most opponents

4. The Stationary Turret Bow

Can’t stop, won’t stop… shooting you.

The build: Bow (Main-hand/Offhand), Hellion Helmet (Head), Mercenary Jacket (Body), Soldier Boots (Feet). Thetford Cape (Back) Beef Stew (Food), Health Potion or Poison Potion

With this build, you are turning yourself into a stationary turret that will shoot rapid-fire arrows at your enemies until they die, all while hiding in a cloud of smoke that turns you invisible. This is one of the most annoying builds to play against, so if you like pissing off your opponents, this is the right build for it!

The general strategy is to pop your cooldowns which will give you attack speed and explosive arrows, attack the enemy and then engage “Smokescreen” (Hellion Helmet). This is the position where you will be doing the bulk of your damage. The enemy cannot target you to fight back and if they don’t run fast enough your arrows will tear them to shreds. Once smokescreen wears off, the enemy may start attacking and it is at this point when your health is starting to get low that you will want to use “Bloodlust” (Mercenary Jacket). This ability will restore HP based on the damage you are doing. By the time all of your abilities have been used, the enemy should be dead. If not, engage your boots’ speed ability and try to run until all your cooldowns have reset.

Why is this a good build?

Cheapest build for a new player, easiest build to play
Very strong despite its low cost and ease of use

3. The Invisible Deathgivers

I lurk in the shadows, you lurk in the grave.

The build: Deathgivers (Main-hand/Offhand), Stalker Hood (Head), Assassin’s Jacket (Body), Hellion Shoes (Feet), Thetford Cape (Back), Beef Stew (Food), Poison Potion

With this build you will need to use your weapon’s first ability, “Assassin Spirit'' to get stacks on yourself. Each stack of Assassin Spirit will give you increased Defense and Damage, so it is necessary to have this ability stacked before an engagement. Once you have your enemy in your sights and you're stacked fully with Assassin Spirit charges, you can dash in and use your weapon’s E ability, “Ghost Strike”, this will consume all of your Assassin Spirit charges and deal big magical damage. You then have the option to go invisible with your boots and/or your chest piece, let your abilities refresh their cool downs, and attack again. This is pretty close to a one-shot build. If you can land the combo with full stacks of Assassin Spirit, you will probably kill your opponent in 1 or 2 goes. It is a fun build to play but takes some skill to master.

Why is this a good build?

Fun to play, big burst damage potential
Skill level is a step up from other builds which can be good for players crossing over from beginner status

2. Cursed Double Merc Jacket

Feed me more of your HP, please.

The build: Cursed Skull (Main hand/Offhand), Specter Cowl (Head), Mercenary Jacket (Body), Royal Boots (Feet), Martlock Cape (Back), Beef Stew (Food), Resistance Potion

The main idea o this build is very similar to that of the bow previously covered. With the Cursed Skull or any Cursed Staff, you want to apply as much DoT (Damage over Time) on the enemy as possible. In combination with your DoT, you have the HP Regen from the Mercenary Jacket and something that makes this build even more powerful than the bow is the addition of the Specter Cowl. The Specter Cowl has a very powerful, but somewhat overlooked ability. In short, the Specter Cowl resets your Chest piece’s active ability. Many times this would be pretty useless, but with this build which uses the Mercenary Jacket, it becomes God-like. You will be able to siphon all of your opponent’s HP easily, as you stand there, continuously healed by the very same damage that is killing your opponent!

Why is this a good build?

Insanely powerful if used correctly
Very easy playstyle as long as you time all of your abilities

1. Cloth + Claymore

The Mythical Warrior Priest

The build: Claymore (Main-hand/Offhand), Fiend Cowl (Head), Cleric’s Robe (Body), Royal Boots (Feet), Thetford Cape (Back), Beef Stew (Food), Poison Potion

It might look and sound a little funny. A priest wielding a massive 2-handed sword? Well, yes it kind of is and it is awesome. The build is an absolute blast and it is very strong against most opponents. Similar to the Deathgivers build, with this build you want to try to get stacks of your Q ability, “Heroic Strike”, if possible. Each Heroic Strike will give you one Heroic Charge stack which increases your damage and movement speed for a short duration. This can be stacked up to 3 times. The easiest way is to use your Heroic Strike on a mob nearby your opponent. It will also even work on breakable objects like barrels, wood boxes, and crystals. Once you have your stacks, engage the enemy with your Claymore’s 3rd ability “Charge”. This will send you sliding directly into your target causing big damage and a short stun. After engaging with charge, just start wailing on them with your giant sword. Use your Cleric Robe’s ability to create a shield that will grant immunity and bonus damage if the enemy attacks you while it is up. If you see the enemy use an ability that buffs them, you can use your Fiend Cowl to purge the buff. Finally, in the event the enemy starts fleeing, just use the Royal Boots “Royal March'' ability to catch up to them in no time. Piece of cake.

Why is this a good build?

Strong in PvP and PvE
Big damage melts foes quickly

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How is he so damn powerful...it must be the build!

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[Top 5] Pokemon GO Best Mega Evolutions For PVE

Aneuroatipica — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:52:38 +0000

Hi, Trainers

I know you want to be more than just a player… You want to EXCEL! No, I'm not talking about spreadsheets(Sorry for disappointing). I'm talking about nailing Pokémon Go! For this reason, I'm bringing you…

...THE TOP 5 BEST POKÉMONS FOR YOUR PVE!

Let's GO!

...But not yet

If you are a newbie, maybe you still don't know what PVE means, so let's get this solved first: PVE means Player vs. Environment. Sometimes you'll fight against the Team Go Rocket or even at Raids and Gyms, in these situations you'll be playing a PVE battle.

How Do I get MEGA ENERGY?

Specific Field Research or in Mega Raids.

ALRIGHT! So…

LET'S GO!

5. MEGA SLOWBRO

Mega Slowbro doesn't change its own type after Mega evolving, which isn't necessary, since Lowbro's typing already includes great resistance and excellent Moves for a PVE, but still this Mega Evolution increases its CP from a "meh" 2545 to an impressive 3755!

What MEGA SLOWBRO Excels In

A good choice against the types: Rock, Fighting, Steel, Poison, Ground and Fire.

MEGA SLOWBRO's Best Attacks

Quick Move: Confusion
Main Move: Psychic

MEGA SLOWBRO's Weaknesses

Weak against the types: Bug, Ghost, Dark, Grass and Electric

Catch SLOWBRO!

Wild Catch in slowpoke and slowbro's form;
In the form of Slowpoke, for completing a Field Research; 2-Star Raids in form of Slowpoke or in a Mega Raid, in Slowbro's form

4. MEGA GENGAR

Just like Mega Slowbro, Mega Gengar doesn't change its typing but still increase its resistance and CP, going from 2878 to a 4336 CP! If you are looking for a Ghost-type for your PVE, Mega Gengar is your Pokémon.

What MEGA GENGAR Excels In

Strong against the types: Ghost, Psychic, Grass and Fairy.

MEGA GENGAR's Best Attacks

Quick Move: Shadow claw
Main Move: Shadow ball and Sludge Bomb

MEGA GENGAR's Weaknesses

Weak against the types: Ground, Psychic, Ghost and Dark

Catch Gengar!

Wild Catch, Gastly, Haunter or Gengar's form;
As a reward for winning against the Team Go Rocket;
In the form of Gengar in Mega Raids;
As a reward for completing a Field Research.

3. MEGA GYARADOS

Gyarados is alredy a very powerful Pokémon and Mega evolving just increases this, turning Gyarados from a Water-Flying type to a Water-Dark type, which boosts its Dark Moves. Its CP also changes, going from 3391 to 4717.

What MEGA GYARADOS Excels In

Excellent against the types: Psychic, Ghost, Ground, Fire and Rock.

MEGA GYARADOS Best Attacks

Quick Move: Waterfall
Main Move: Crunch

MEGA GYARADOS' Weaknesses

Weak against the types: Grass, Fighting, Bug and Fairy

Catch GYARADOS!

In Wild Catch, in form of Magikarp or Gyarados.
2km Distance Eggs, in Magikarp's form
1-Star Raids in Magikarp's form

2. MEGA AMPHAROS

The Electric-types, which includes Ampharos, is one of the less used Pokémons types, due to its low resistance, but this dramatically changes when Ampharos Mega evolves, getting the Dragon-type, increasing its resistance and going from a 2852 CP to an impressive 4245 one!

What MEGA AMPHAROS Excels In

A great option against the types: Dragon, Electric, Water, Flying, Bug and Fire

MEGA AMPHAROS Best Attacks

Quick Move: Volt Switch
Main Move: Zap cannon

MEGA AMPHAROS' Weaknesses

Fairy, Ice, Dragon and Ground types

Catch AMPHAROS!

In Wild, as a reward for defeating the Team Go Rocket(Mareep's form);
In a Mega Raid(Ampharos' form).

1. MEGA CHARIZARD

Charizard can Mega Evolve to two different Pokémons:

MEGA CHARIZARD X and MEGA CHARIZARD Y.

Mega Charizard X gets the Dragon-type added to its Fire-Type, turning into a Fire and Dragon double-type. Its CP goes from 2889 to 3850.

What MEGA CHARIZARD Excels In

Very useful for your PVE against the types: Dragon, Electric, Fire, Ground and Ice.

Mega CHARIZARD X Best Attacks

Quick Move: Fire Spin
Main Move: Blast Burn and Dragon Claw

MEGA CHARIZARD X's Weaknesses

Against the types: Dragon, Water, Ground and Rock

Catch CHARIZARD!

Wild Catch, as Charmander, Charmilion or Charizard;
Mega Raid(sporadically);
As a reward for both completing a Field Research or winning three player vs. player battles!

Mega Charizard Y doesn't change any of its previous types after mega evolving, this way just as Charizard it is a dual-type Pokémon, Fire and Flying. But there's a big advantage here: a CP that goes from 2889 to 4455!

What MEGA CHARIZARD Y Excels In

Very useful for your PVE against the types: Fighting, Ground, Ice and Bug.

MEGA CHARIZARD Y Best Attacks

Quick Move: Fire Spin
Main Move: Blast Burn and Dragon Claw

MEGA CHARIZARD Y's Weaknesses

Against the types: Electric, Rock and Water.

Catch CHARIZARD!

Wild Catch, as Charmander, Charmilion or Charizard;
Mega Raid(sporadically);
As a reward for both completing a Field Research or winning three player vs. player battles!

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Mega Gengar looks like my friend thinking of his next bad joke.

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Top 11 Online Multiplayer Shooting Games

Lesliearambula — Thu, 30 May 2019 01:18:19 +0000

Get ready for the best online multiplayer shooters of today. 11. Rainbow Six: Siege

Rainbow Six: Siege E3 Gameplay Trailer

If you are against the rush and the fast pacing of modern multiplayer shooters, you will love Rainbow Six: Siege. The tactical slow-paced gameplay will encourage players to not only rely on reflexes, but also on strategizing. Strong cooperation between teammates is required in order to be victorious, whether it’s breaching a window on the top floor, or silently digging your way in through the basement. Assaulting a mansion never felt so real.

Teamwork is the key to victory. Without a plan, winning will be nearly impossible.

Each character (or operator) has their own special capabilities. Each of these characters play an important role. These roles will decide how you play the game. Which role will you play to help your team in battle?

10. Warframe

Warframe E3 Gameplay Trailer

Warframe is an older shooter, but it’s on this list because of the fluidness and smoothness of just about everything it offers. Players take the role of an all-powerful dexterous warrior with a goal to vanquish alien threats. Killing these slimey enemies is far more satisfying than the enemies in today’s shooters. Now, add your friends to the game and prepare for alien annihilation. Not to mention, it’s free to play. What more do you want?

Don’t limit yourself to just killing aliens with your friends. This shooter also includes a PvP mode that is sure to raise the competitive tension between players.

Boss stages on Warframe are like none other. Even though this game can be played solo, it is not recommended due to the difficulty of these boss fights.

9. Star Wars Battlefront II

Star Wars Battlefront II Gameplay Trailer

We're flooded with bad movie-to-game adaptations and vice versa, but Battlefront II strives not to drown in that flood. The first game, Battlefront was praised for its hype and barely managed to deliver, but EA said directly that they are learning from past mistakes, and the latest E3 footage of Battlefront 2 shows that fans have been heard and adaptations will be made to the final product.

You will not always use a gun, you will eventually use a lightsaber to unleash your melee attacks upon enemies.

The battle between the light side and the dark side of the force awaits you. Which side will you choose?

8. World of Tanks

World of Tanks Gameplay Trailer

Online multiplayer doesn't mean that you need to be controlling a gun-wielding hero who can jump around and quickscope with a sniper rifle. World of Tanks is a slow-paced, tactical, vehicular combat simulator in which speed and reflexes aren't the key to success. Wargaming still maintains the health of the game by adding more tanks and equipment every once in awhile. For a free multiplayer game, this is definitely a must, and no, it's not one of those pay-to-win jokes.

Get your crew together and wreak havoc upon the opposing team.

Who will be the last tank left on the field?

7. Arma 3

Arma 3 E3 Gameplay Trailer

There's a reason this game is on this list, and it's not because the gameplay is smooth and polished, or the graphics are top-notch, but it's because the game is constantly in development by the community. Yes, I'm talking about mods. Players always have the best ideas, and allowing them to add their own custom modes to this game is like giving birth to new prototypes that may redefine multiplayer. Well, it has already happened, and we will get more on that later as we go through this list.

Experience true military combat and tactics like none other.

This is as close as you can get to a real life military shooter.

6. Call of Duty: WW2

Call of Duty: WW2 Multiplayer Gameplay Trailer

Apparently, not many players like future shooters, especially when it comes to Call of Duty. After Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare was demolished by Battlefield 1, developers decided that going back to their roots a good step for the franchise. Combining the fast-paced gameplay of Modern Warfare and the atmosphere of the Second World War, Call of Duty: WW2 is like remastering the old games, but with a modern touch. That's something new, and players love new things. This one is definitely worth hyping for.

Team up and take 'em out.

Get into the time period with this immersive online shooter.

5. Destiny 2

Destiny 2 Gameplay Trailer

Destiny 2 is not yet released but it makes it to this spot because of how successful the first one was. E3 footage shows that the sequel is a more polished version of the first, with fresh new content and new classes. MMOs like this one should last for over 5 years. This time around, Activision Blizzard is the publisher. Which means that there will be high demands for updates and content, as that is what Blizzard is known for.

Mayhem? You've got it under control...maybe.

Locked and loaded

4. Overwatch

Overwatch Gameplay Trailer

Overwatch combines classic MOBA rules with first-person -shooter gameplay mechanics. The characters are very unique and diverse. Using each person makes you feel as if you are playing a different game. The game is constantly being polished and updated with frequent patches and balancing changes, looking much different (for the better) than what it was when it launched back in May 2016. Setting up new standards for future online shooters, Overwatch received the Game of the Year award in 2016.

This is my "I can't mess up my manicure" gun.

Effective and helpful.

3. Battlefield 1

Battlefield 1 Gameplay Trailer

We don't have many World War I games in this generation, so making one is seen as a risk by developers, but DICE nailed this one. Battlefield 1 crushed its Infinity Ward competitor Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, both in marketing and the game itself. This World War I simulator blends perfectly into the modern design of first-person shooters.

This'll work, right?

Take aim and use realistic historic weapons.

2. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Gameplay Trailer

Everyone knows about Counter-Strike. The sequel polishes the gaps from the first one while also giving a remastered look and feel to the game. This masterpiece is the best definition of competitive first-person shooters out there. The teamplay, the tactics, and the objectives which are found in today's shooters were given birth in this franchise.

A team of me, myself, and I...armed to the teeth and ready to go.

Two-on-one? You can handle it.

1. Playerunknown's Battlegrounds

Playerunknown's Battlegrounds E3 Gameplay Trailer

What started out as a DayZ mod from a single person, has now turned into a global gaming phenomenon. Playerunknown's Battlegrounds isn't even released yet and it has already surpassed Dota 2 for having most concurrent players online at one time. The success comes from the fact that it basically is a new sub-genre of online shooters. Up to 100 players battle it out in a Hunger Games style arena, which decreases in size drastically, forcing players to kill to survive. It is still in Early Access, but even if it was released now, it would tower the Steam charts by miles.

Who doesn't want to run away from an exploding car?

Pro tip: Stay away from barrels with that triangle sticker on it.