The Paradoxical Primary

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    Timestamps:
    0:00 - Introduction
    1:54 - First Match
    8:43 - Second Match
    15:32 - Third Match
    19:02 - Fourth Match
    21:43 - Final Thoughts
    Music Used (in order):
    10,000 Bullets (Tsukiyo ni Saraba) - D.O.L.L
    Poseidon Deep Sea Cruise - Ultimate Angler/StreetPass Fishing
    Birdie Explain - Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash
    Fish Gallery Theme - AR Games (Nintendo 3DS)
    K.K Bossa - Animal Crossing: City Folk
    Top Anglers Super Fishing Big Fight 2 - BGM 15
    Mazuri (Day) - Sonic Unleashed
    Windmill Isle (Day) - Sonic Unleashed
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Komentáře • 182

  • @royalecq
    @royalecq Před 8 měsíci +716

    was that a LASER SHOT I saw on that execution? was it?

    • @Goeatpie
      @Goeatpie Před 8 měsíci +66

      *gasps in horror*

    • @redrum_bd1036
      @redrum_bd1036 Před 8 měsíci +6

      Lol

    • @redrum_bd1036
      @redrum_bd1036 Před 8 měsíci +16

      The primary is acutely solid if you can gain consist hits, of corse it’s not the best, but it’s good for cover fire, running enemy’s, and enemy’s with large red spots. Remembers, Ion does most damage when hitting weak points.

    • @christianmogol960
      @christianmogol960 Před 8 měsíci +16

      Reporting for misleading content smh

    • @benjaminh.5690
      @benjaminh.5690 Před 8 měsíci +14

      was that a MASSIVE LASER SHOT when Ion's core is used? 🤔🤔

  • @qrangejuice8225
    @qrangejuice8225 Před 8 měsíci +497

    I think if the Entangled Energy kit was integrated to the default loadout, and the actual kit made it regain energy on ANY titan hit, then the Splitter Rifle would integrate much better into Ion's playstyle. It goes from a disappointing source of damage into a way to regain energy by being more aggressive, which of course puts you in the line of fire - risk vs. reward.

    • @emberthecatgirl8796
      @emberthecatgirl8796 Před 8 měsíci +28

      The biggest issue IMO is that the shotgun shot requires aiming down sights. Thusly I propose twin options:
      “Plasma Rerouting - The Splitter rifle fires a weaker spread-shot from the hip, aiming down sights enables a semi-automatic firing mode with increased projectile speed, size and damage at an increased energy cost.” Replacing Entangled Energy.
      “Bootleg Lenses - Laser Shot is now held down to project a continuous beam. Laser Core overpenetrates targets and instantly resets energy to full.” Replacing Grand Cannon.

    • @paperclip6377
      @paperclip6377 Před 8 měsíci +7

      Disappointing source of damage?!?! I tried the Refraction lense kit today (splitter rifle splits 5 ways) and it does INSANE DAMAGE.

    • @minighost244
      @minighost244 Před 8 měsíci +8

      @@paperclip6377 well... yeah. he's talking about using entangled energy, not refraction. if you use refraction, you still have an energy issue, which is ion's biggest weakness. I actually agree with @qrangejuice's proposal, since it makes the most sense. although, they would probably have to nerf laser shot if the splitter rifle becomes viable.

    • @paralegalparaplegic8177
      @paralegalparaplegic8177 Před 8 měsíci

      Nah it should be on crit only still but i do agree if it was part of ions kit it would make entangled energy not a must pick and allow for other choices

    • @paperclip6377
      @paperclip6377 Před 8 měsíci

      @@minighost244 oh. Anyway why would you agree with his proposal? Ion is a really powerful titan. And you want to make her even more powerful?

  • @qrangejuice8225
    @qrangejuice8225 Před 8 měsíci +224

    This gameplay shows that with good gamesense, the Splitter Rifle is a very good and consistent source of over-time damage. The big problem with it is that it's only this good if you focus on it to the exclusion of Ion's potentially most powerful tool, the laser shot.

    • @David.77
      @David.77 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Not potentially, it is Ion's most powerful too

    • @qrangejuice8225
      @qrangejuice8225 Před 8 měsíci +9

      @David.77 Perhaps I misspoke, but I meant "potentially" in the sense of "if you don't dump all your resources into the Splitter Rifle"

    • @manatipowa
      @manatipowa Před 8 měsíci +2

      It also consumes A LOT of energy really quick and considering how you have to focus and lead up every shot to make the most out of it you will easily end up without any energy having to run away without any real means to defend yourself.
      I love Ion but the primary is just outclassed by her abilities, hell even tripwires are more effective in damage per energy basis.

    • @jamess7140
      @jamess7140 Před 7 měsíci

      The splitter rifle is a great filler and really strong against sassy ronins who try to get all up in your face.

    • @themius-and-astaroth
      @themius-and-astaroth Před 6 měsíci

      I use entangled energy and single shot splitter rifle in close range combat to quickly charge laser shot for a high damage cycle

  • @xxdestblackout
    @xxdestblackout Před 8 měsíci +77

    As a G30 Ion, I usually run zero cost tripwire plus turbo dash. This loadout allows you to consistently apply pressure with the tripwire, because that thing does some enormous damage if played right.
    My take on the Splitter Rifle’s split shot is to only use it for burst damage, similar to the laser shot, but not solely relying on it. The Split shot is good for pilot kills, better than you think it would be

    • @cantflyforshit
      @cantflyforshit Před 4 měsíci

      Hey there, I'm trying to learn Ion, how best can I apply the tripwire in combat situations? For example, I consistently find that pilots and titans steer clear of it and always shoot it from afar. Best luck ive had with it is making Ronin players forcefully use their phase dash.

    • @ToofTu
      @ToofTu Před 2 měsíci

      hey OP the guy above me wants an answer

    • @ToofTu
      @ToofTu Před 2 měsíci

      pls hurry i would like one too

  • @LetMeEatIt
    @LetMeEatIt Před 8 měsíci +52

    While i know energy is the biggest issue of the kit when using the splitter rifle, i actually prefer using the trip wire kit for energy efficiency because it removes an entire sbility from the equation rather than making you rely on crits which you sometimes just can't control if you hit or not. It massively helps moderate your energy.

    • @minighost244
      @minighost244 Před 8 měsíci +8

      that's actually ion's meta kit, iirc. spam laser shot from long range and drop a free tripwire if someone gets close. it's been my favorite counter to pesky monarch players.

    • @moai4110
      @moai4110 Před 8 měsíci +1

      ​@@minighost244 you can actually get the tripwire for free without the kit. just shoot 1 laser and pull out another, it wont cost energy until you release it so while you're holding the second laser you can tripwire the remaining energy and then fire the laser with 0 energy

  • @sawyerh6838
    @sawyerh6838 Před 8 měsíci +24

    6:51 this made me laugh really hard lol

  • @wolf-xf6hf
    @wolf-xf6hf Před 8 měsíci +39

    The weird part of ions kit is that the main gun does little damage which incentivizes using the split shot but since the split shot shoots in a spread the gun encourages you to play at closer ranges so you are actually landing all of your rounds. The problem is that ion doesn’t have a good defensive option if you use the split fire since in burns through your energy very quickly which leaves you unable to use the vortex shield. If you regained a small amount of energy on hits with the splitter rifle then you could play more aggressive and have more defensive options which would make ion feel less like a mid range duck and cover titan without the range to play at mid range or speed to duck back into cover. So they could either give small amounts of energy on hits or completely rework ion to be a strider class titan and increase the maximum amount of energy that ion has which would make ion a weird mesh between ronin and northstar in terms of play style

    • @paperclip6377
      @paperclip6377 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Well thing is if you wanna use the splitter rifle's split shot then you should have the Refraction Lense kit. Also once you dump a mag of split shot onto an enemy you can just hide until it recharges. That's what I do anyway.

    • @joey_f4ke238
      @joey_f4ke238 Před 7 měsíci

      Instead of the vortex shield, ion should have the energy siphon from monarch and vice versa. It´s literally in the name, what better titan to have it than the one that relies in energy, there it could actually be useful and replenish energy instead of giving an almost non-existent amount of shield.

    • @paperclip6377
      @paperclip6377 Před 7 měsíci +1

      ​​@@joey_f4ke238 do yall seriously not know how to use ion? She does not need a buff! She is already a powerful titan. Her primary is supposed to just be some damage to the enemy. (If you don't split the shot) And if they decide to shoot at you then you use your vortex sheild. Ion unlike most titans doesn't just need you to use her primary, but instead all of her abilities must be utilized to win a fight

    • @Frille512
      @Frille512 Před 5 měsíci

      Yall suck at ion. Split shot is for finishing titans off and small targets. it's more efficient than the split shot but deals damage slower. It doesn't need a buff when it's used right

  • @k.e2311
    @k.e2311 Před 7 měsíci +5

    This video is awesome because it’s like a science experiment. A hypothesis, the testing, and the “huh, I was kinda wrong, but also kinda right! Neat!”
    It feels so.. genuine. It feels entertaining to watch because it is genuine. Nice vid :)

  • @chief5417
    @chief5417 Před 8 měsíci +25

    I've played with ion the most and truthfully still think the splitter rifle serves its purpose pretty well working alongside the lasershot, good at softening up targets and actually does better damage for the energy when hitting all the shots than the laser shot so close range it's a better option, its only true failing imo is its inability to hurt pilots
    (also yeah, refraction lens is really good for close quarters ion, it does increase energy use per shot but the damage to energy ratio is still dramatically improved 66%dmg increase for like 20% more energy i think summut like that, amazing on frontier defence especially cuz the aegis upgrades)

    • @fancygecko8936
      @fancygecko8936 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Refraction lens actually reduces each shots damage so it isnt a 66% boost, I think its more 33 or 50%

  • @Steven_Detta
    @Steven_Detta Před 8 měsíci +13

    As a former Ion main, the best way to rack up damage with the splitter rifle is to use the 5 way split perk and unload. The damage output is INSANE, but at the cost of all other abilities. So you need to work around cover a lot.

  • @user-rk3hd8yh9g
    @user-rk3hd8yh9g Před 8 měsíci +3

    Please make more content like this! So glad this game is experiencing something of a revival. Subbed.

  • @inc0mingr0flc0pter
    @inc0mingr0flc0pter Před 8 měsíci +2

    Wanted to give a quick shoutout to your music playlist. Great stuff! I’m enjoying your content and really liked seeing some live match reactions. Very grateful you explored the Splitter Rifle, too! I was experimenting with it the other day trying to see how best to utilize it, as I also found it underwhelming. So thanks!
    Anyway, can’t wait for the next!

  • @AceTheShortCat
    @AceTheShortCat Před 8 měsíci +6

    As an ion main, I thank you for making this video. It shows how important lazer shot is to ion’s kit. But it also shows how powerful the splitter rifle is. I like to combine them in a strange style. I always open with lazar shot (unless they are super close) then I’ll begin firing with splitter rifle. I rarely use the lazar shot but when I do it’s usually on pilots or titans who are low on HP. Again, thank you for making this video.

  • @axelnz_
    @axelnz_ Před 8 měsíci +12

    I’d say splitter rifles with the lenses kit is more effective than laser shot at close ranges, but it’s best used on a titan low on health or in a situation where you can get away, otherwise you’ll take more damage than you need to.

    • @axelnz_
      @axelnz_ Před 8 měsíci

      It’s a surprisingly good counter to other ions

    • @David.77
      @David.77 Před 8 měsíci

      Yeah, agreed

  • @VroomNDoom2602
    @VroomNDoom2602 Před 8 měsíci +7

    When I use Ion, I tend to use the split shot instead of the laser. I think your energy does more damage per unit that way, but takes longer to do it. I think using the splitter lets you remain more flexible by not immediately deleting your energy and keeping enemies suppressed under fire.

    • @al3dz739
      @al3dz739 Před 8 měsíci

      This. If you wait for charge up of laser shot and miss, it horrible.

    • @VroomNDoom2602
      @VroomNDoom2602 Před 8 měsíci

      @@al3dz739 Agreed. Once your energy is low, you don't want to wait for it to charge back up before applying more pressure to the enemy. The splitter rifle is easier to hit with. I think it technically has more range as well.

    • @paperclip6377
      @paperclip6377 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@al3dz739ok but if you dont miss, it's great. And it's even better if you hit a critical spot.

  • @andrewmanns2609
    @andrewmanns2609 Před 8 měsíci +7

    I PLAYED WITH YOU TODAY I REMEMBER

  • @vgmtyson6797
    @vgmtyson6797 Před 8 měsíci

    Dang I look away for a day and you already have a video up? Good stuff none the less

  • @CybenX_yt
    @CybenX_yt Před 8 měsíci

    so fair warning, i DID find your channel throufh the ttf2 vids, BUT i really love your take on this style of vid. really really enjoyed the heavily edited live commentary stuff with like, an analysis theme??? made the commentary SUPER engaging (tho i do like the guide/essay vids too. would be awesome to see both styles on here a lot more!)

  • @domonator5000
    @domonator5000 Před 8 měsíci +2

    TLDR; splitter rifle: effective DOT.
    splitter rifle problem: ineffective burst damage leading to prolonged, drawn out fights creating more openings for Ion to take unnecessary damage

  • @DepressedCrow
    @DepressedCrow Před 8 měsíci +1

    5:59 that monarch must have been STARVING to run through a laser core like that

  • @KingCARROT19
    @KingCARROT19 Před 6 měsíci

    *Great* Video. I haven't had Titanfall 2 for a long time, and just recently got it(I'd like to think my skills are improving pretty fast, I credit Apex) but I main Ion and.. From how I've played and the gamemodes I've done, I think Ion is a really good *support* class. The shoulder mounted laser is good damage, sure, but the shield and return fire the Ion provides is great for tight areas and facing off against Legions(especially with the 35% increase return damage). The Ion's made weapon as shown when charged can deal out consistent damage if done right, and if anything is a great way to provide covering fire and annoyance to the enemy. Really, the only thing that sucks it the weapon does *horrible* damage against Pilots, meaning combating them without the shoulder laser is difficult. Generally, Using the shield to help teammates while using the Laser Core to get enemies to doomed states, has won me most of my games

  • @claeab255
    @claeab255 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I personally use the splitter rifle when recharging energy, just as a baseline source of damage, or when I need to delete a singular enemy from existence (spread shot). It can be very useful, just not against anything that requires a moderate amount of aiming.

  • @CristianRodriguez-yb3ps
    @CristianRodriguez-yb3ps Před 8 měsíci +5

    Another banger, I expected no less. You’re one of the best titan fall CZcamsrs ever.

  • @orthrusthetoad
    @orthrusthetoad Před 7 měsíci

    As someone who used to main Ion and Scorch, Splitter rifle was my JAM, used to always come out with top damage and kills, mixing and weaving it in with Laser is just the chefs kiss.

  • @astraypieceofcoral7078
    @astraypieceofcoral7078 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This dude feels like the great blue of Titanfall and I love it

  • @lucajustluca8257
    @lucajustluca8257 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Honestly, the true power of Ion is the vortex shield.
    It directly counters Legion, Tone and Monarch, and isort of counters Northstar. The only titans you need to actually use your brain for are Ronin, Scorch and other Ions. I always get top damage on titanbrawl and use Vortex Amplifier.

  • @twrecks4598
    @twrecks4598 Před 8 měsíci

    New sub here, nice content... Huzzah to the Janitor! I'm sure you know this, but for the benefit of those who dont... if you don't use the splitter mode on her gun, she will not use her energy stores. Her "main" weapons are her laser shot and her shield. If you do use her gun, don't run it in split mode to conserve energy. I'll be checking out your other Titanfall 2 clips!

  • @Zorr_22
    @Zorr_22 Před 11 dny

    The splitter upgrade is great when your close to a titan and shooting the crits at the same time

  • @GeekyDolphin46
    @GeekyDolphin46 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Tip for legion mains vs ion. Just lay into her shield. The lower energy you put her at before you have to reload the better. Its worthwhile.

  • @bu3b0s
    @bu3b0s Před 19 dny

    I love the calming music with titan v titan gameplay

  • @olorinistar9903
    @olorinistar9903 Před 8 měsíci

    I have been using refraction lens as my primary kit lately, originally because of frontier defense, but now because it is so unexpected and actually really good. I'm pretty sure if you land all 5 shots it actually does more damage than laser core. I haven't tested that scientifically, but it seems that way from shooting at dropships.
    Laser shot is your best option at range, but split shot is still better up close. The key is to rarely use both together, and do pay extra close attention to your energy when using split shot, because it uses it about as fast as laser shot, but requires more continuous attention so it's easier to over spend with.

  • @Dunkopf
    @Dunkopf Před 8 měsíci

    This guy is unhinged i love it

  • @noelmercado3107
    @noelmercado3107 Před 5 měsíci

    love your videos

  • @luckyboy7294
    @luckyboy7294 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I used to be like you when Iwas beggining.
    The thing is, unlike whatppl think, the SR actually is a decent source of dmg. However it is designed to be good only when you use the split mode. You can destroy a pilot in a second if you connect all of your shots btw. The thing is, in terms of energy cost/dmg, it is actually more viable to use the rifle over the laser shot. However, you should use your laser for long distance pilots AND to quickly doom any low hp titan which you follow by an execution.
    My protip is learn to manage your energy correctly. I personally favorise the amped vortex over quintuple shots to be prepared against any legion coming my way, but dealing 5x your rifle dmg, for no change in cost is actually more devastating than you think... trust me, I doomed some ronins in no time with that kit

  • @Atromittos
    @Atromittos Před 8 měsíci +1

    It's really ironic since the Splitter Rifle should supposedly be an *annihilator* based on it's pretty detailed concept art description, able to break a target's atoms at the speed of light. That damn thing should be a damn invisible laser that disintegrates titan armor, let alone what it could do to pilots.
    My man was so powerful had to get downgraded 😔

  • @christiansepulveda4339
    @christiansepulveda4339 Před 8 měsíci +4

    If you think about it… Ion’s laser core is just a really big laser shot but for Titans. So did you really go through these games without using the laser shot? 🤔

  • @jesusvera7941
    @jesusvera7941 Před 8 měsíci +1

    i actually nerf myself using ION with the refraction lens, and the things is, its not that the splinter rifle is bad, it just that it uses a lot of energy and energy recharges very slow, but man, the damage is awesome, it even mimics laser core dps, it shreds -ronins and northstars- stryders, the only titan you dont attack with the splinter rifle is legion, for obvious reasons.

  • @naynaykillua53
    @naynaykillua53 Před 8 měsíci

    Ive noticed that laser shot is best for burst damage and for long ranges behind cover but splitter rifle has better overall dps in close range or against a target out in the open, then its just a case of managing energy between the two and for your shield (this post was made by zero point tripwire gang)

  • @brownie3652
    @brownie3652 Před 8 měsíci

    Laser shot in ingrained in your brain like melee is ingrained into ronins mains

  • @delsymdrinker8064
    @delsymdrinker8064 Před 5 měsíci

    Ion’s splitter rifle is actually a great primary in my opinion as it will never be your main damage dealer, think of it like a ronin using there electric smoke for some extra damage while fighting another titan. Its used mainly as a tool for some chip damage while either engaging or disengaging

  • @whoopsthatsasinisntit
    @whoopsthatsasinisntit Před 8 měsíci

    The refraction lens splitter rifle has more DPS than laser core if you hit all crits, so you know the damage is big. Laser core is still better because the damage is only a little lower, you don't need to hit crits, you can do it at range and you recharge energy during it

  • @deezn8tes
    @deezn8tes Před 8 měsíci

    19h on Scorch? My brother, Papa demands more SPICE

  • @sheriffsatori
    @sheriffsatori Před 5 měsíci

    I used to run Zero Point Tripwire till one day I decided to use Refraction lens and I haven't been using ZPT ever since.
    The burst damage is so much fun to play around in close up fights. Though I still use and love laser shots to snipe people, my new favourite pilot killer and titan melter is definitely refraction+secondary fire.

  • @ComfortsSpecter
    @ComfortsSpecter Před 8 měsíci

    Titanfall Content Great as Always
    Thanks for Music Credits
    Good Titanfall Popularity Recently
    Ofcourse Ion’s Rifle Isn’t That Bad
    Probably just Haven’t Gotten into Her
    Thought You Were Joking with Ronin Main
    As in You’d Main whatever Titan of The Month You’d Feel like
    Thanks

  • @Falconwing66
    @Falconwing66 Před 8 měsíci

    Ion is so fun dude. She’s so versatile, you have an answer for most situations as long as you manage your energy.

  • @TheRealCorcra
    @TheRealCorcra Před 8 měsíci +1

    "A titans primary should be its main source of damage"
    Scorch, Ronin, and Legion: 🤨

  • @fun13usfun3
    @fun13usfun3 Před 8 měsíci

    solid ion play, and your right, it would be more efficient to play ion with only poking with lazer shot and backing off but generally northstars are better at doing that and doesn't help your team. plus ion has vortex which lets ion play more aggressively in closer range. thats good for ion because A) ion's split shot has a higher dps and takes less energy to match lazer shot's damage, which means your doing more damage then if you played like a northstar. and B) generally if the enemy is shooting you when you have vortex, then there not shooting your teammates who can shoot more freely now. which this is more of a playstyle change then anything but, that is the big difference compared to using lazershot and split shot, if you have enought time to use splitshot it is worth it, but theres plenty of times to use lazer shot even when your in split range. even more so when your not using zero point and can perform zpl. hope this helps.

  • @mr.koibito
    @mr.koibito Před 8 měsíci +3

    People confuse me when they just use Ion’s laser shot which I disagree is not her true primary. I really just think people play her wrong and lack the aggression she truly can pull off. Maybe I just think it differently since I mainly use her Vortex Shield for bulk of my damage output since its kit is amazing. The mere chance at negating damage to yourself and giving the enemy back their damage with a bonus is pretty damn useful. Let a Monarch empty their mag or a Legion into that Vortex and shove it in their face, if it doesn’t doom them then it’ll hella weaken them. Should be enough to get you smoke to either charge into them and finish them off with termination or laser shot their critical spot and pull off a nasty sting of a finish if their doomed. Otherwise I’d back out with the smoke, I use turbo engine, extra dash is great, and pepper them with the splitter rifle to let my energy come back. I almost never use the splitter rifle’s secondary fire since it just burns energy faster with not so satisfactory results. I will admit though it’s not bad a thing to just stack back and pick at the enemy from afar with the laser shot to draw them in and if you’re good at managing your energy levels I’d set a laser trip wire for then and let them charge in with previously discussed tactics. Now you would think I think the Vortex is her primary but no, I still think it’s the Splitter Rifle but not every gun is made explode things and not every gun serves the same purpose. If she didn’t have her splitter rifle Ion would be defenseless since EVERY ability she uses draws from her energy meter and the whole purpose of your primary is to use it. It’s not like just because Tone’s guided rockets do more damage then her individual 40mm tracking rounds that the rockets are primary. No it just means it’s used for the bulk of her damage.

  • @rambones3378
    @rambones3378 Před 8 měsíci

    No bro lemme tell you about splitter rifle you put on the kit that splits it into 5 shots on alt-fire, the equip dash boost, and nuclear eject and you just rush them down and using it like a full auto shotgun the masstiffe i believe.

  • @RedWarPriest
    @RedWarPriest Před 8 měsíci

    Using ion for just the auto rifle gives off monarch level 1 energy.

  • @38mb.
    @38mb. Před 8 měsíci

    the issue i have with the splitter rifle is its damage is basically nothing without splitshot, and splitshot drains ridiculous energy, leaving you defenseless and incapable of goosing ejecting pilots, so you basically /have/ to be running Entangled Energy and landing your crits to make the splitter useful... but this means you cant use Zero Point Tripwire which is pretty massively the best ion kit

  • @Cartermchick
    @Cartermchick Před 7 měsíci

    Entangled energy goes a long way if you hate yourself enough to play ion

  • @domonator5000
    @domonator5000 Před 8 měsíci

    10:21 the perfect phrase for the perfect moment

  • @emptypasta2137
    @emptypasta2137 Před 8 měsíci

    Nice vid

  • @nikovbn839
    @nikovbn839 Před 8 měsíci +1

    "Ion gun bad" - no, you are.

  • @Theminotard
    @Theminotard Před 8 měsíci

    Reject monarch, embrace the one true titan, scorch.

  • @lexhenning3122
    @lexhenning3122 Před 8 měsíci

    Finally got back to the game on pc played it on Xbox and had like G14 so glad to play ion again she’s always been my favorite to play

  • @net343
    @net343 Před 8 měsíci

    A secondary primary school s the best way of describing it

  • @toryunaminosaki1022
    @toryunaminosaki1022 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I mean, Ion's laser is literally its soul...I feel like you committed a warcrime here xD

  • @FatherSeed_games
    @FatherSeed_games Před 8 měsíci

    To be fair she's like the best Titan arguably

  • @Backfisch5927
    @Backfisch5927 Před 8 měsíci

    It's be really cool if she had a shorter laser core like in the recent apex teaser and the ult could still stay as just a looong version

  • @knightfirerdp8137
    @knightfirerdp8137 Před 8 měsíci

    You won't really notice how much decent damage the splitter rifle does at close range on crits unless you fight Monarch or legion that are usually in your face and easy to hit. Vortex + splitter rifle can some out go on even with dps against monarch / Legion

  • @deleter1823
    @deleter1823 Před 8 měsíci

    Yeah but now they added the war crime Ark cannon from part one which should of been the orginal gun for it with getting energy back using it but then again it’s op

  • @GeekyDolphin46
    @GeekyDolphin46 Před 8 měsíci

    I like to use zero point trip wire so i can be more aggressive with the splitter rifle

  • @ryansarafin12
    @ryansarafin12 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Monarch guide when lol

  • @thatkreigsman3421
    @thatkreigsman3421 Před 8 měsíci

    I love the unadulterated tradh talking.

  • @ArtekGeneral
    @ArtekGeneral Před 8 měsíci +3

    I'm actually one of few people who casually enjoys playing Ion through the Splitter Rifle. There's something inherently satisfying about using that thing, like killing pilots with flawless leading shots or just harassing titans by casually spraying that thing everywhere because there's basically no punishment for doing so. Reminds me of playing a boomer shooter with projectile based weapons, like Quake or something... Just without the speed.
    The x5 split though is my personal perk of choice. The critical recovery is nice and all, but my aim is not that great... And it also means you're screwed if you meet Argon Plated Scorch, since he basically disables that ability.
    The x5 split is the ACTUAL way to play Splitter Rifle Ion.
    What it does is basically turns Ion into a discount Ronin, as it effectively turns your S-Rifle into a weird full-auto shotgun. Assuming the split actually works as advertised an no hidden game mechanics take place (which is a possibility, knowing this game) - it increases your split mode damage output by 66% allowing you to flush your energy meter on unsuspecting targets.
    Unfortunately it also increases energy usage by 66% too, for obvious reasons... It consumes energy so fast - i think you go to 0% after like 10 shots. On a gun that has 40 ammo. Weird.
    So how do you actually play this? Well... As i said: discount Ronin. Flank, ambush, flush your energy load, retreat to recover, rinse and repeat.. It actually deals some decent damage too - in my experience anyway. Just gotta get used to the Hit'n'Run tactics on a medium-weight titan.
    Another 2 unfortunate downsides are:
    - Killing pilots (and grunts, for that matter) with S-Rifle becomes *more* problematic, since x5 split is an overkill for both of them. It does leave them less room to scatter around though, but in my experience you rarely need that anyway...
    - The goddamn thing absolutely MELTS my PC whenever i successfully unload it on someone. The FPS goes from semi-stable 60, to like 25 and stays there until i run out of energy. A fascinating feature, to say the least. Damn particle effects...

  • @Doomshallcome
    @Doomshallcome Před 5 měsíci

    You could argue the same with monarch if it weren’t for the fact that the XO 16 shreds titan hp but when it comes to pilots it’s just not the right weapon

  • @cmdrhoney8352
    @cmdrhoney8352 Před 7 měsíci

    Splitter rifle's biggest problem is that there is literally no room for it for good Ion play. If it just have the split with no energy and it's dps adjusted it would be so much better.

  • @zacharys8141
    @zacharys8141 Před 8 měsíci

    I main ion but I rarely use split shot it rarely is worth the energy when for most titans I can defend myself and return the damage with vortex sheld.

  • @yeag_yej
    @yeag_yej Před 8 měsíci +2

    you know who else was looking forward to a new
    R3eech video?

    • @yeag_yej
      @yeag_yej Před 8 měsíci

      MY MOM!!! (and me :D)

  • @puffherb
    @puffherb Před 6 měsíci

    I wish I could understand your premise here because the splitter rifle is absolutely one of the best titan guns. It fucking MELTS at close range when split, the projectiles move quickly and are pinpoint accurate, and the vortex shield is straight up busted. Like...there's a reason Ion has a one-star difficulty rating, it is BY FAR the easiest titan to be good with.

  • @kyleesslinger8890
    @kyleesslinger8890 Před 7 měsíci

    Ion my beloved (vortex amplifier)

  • @Boomstick___
    @Boomstick___ Před 8 měsíci +1

    Babe wake up R3eech just posted

  • @thorveim1174
    @thorveim1174 Před 8 měsíci

    splitter has its place when an enemy is in your face. Laser shot is great for sniping, but the splitter is the answer when you are pressured as its dapage per energy spent is better than the laser shot
    Where it really sucks is against pilots, being maybe THE single worst titan weapon to deal with them, as not only is it the lowest per hit damage titan primary, needing 5/4 hits to kill, but it also suffers from being a projectile weapon (the other titan projectile weapons all kill in a single hit)

  • @yorhaunit9s923
    @yorhaunit9s923 Před 7 měsíci

    I tend to think about the different part of Ion's kit not as "main damage" and "this is shit." More of tools. I think a big part of Ion is knowing what to spend energy on and when and if you need to at all in that moment. That goes for the split shot and basic fire too. The basic fire can hurt a surprising amount it you take sustained fire from it and it takes no energy to use. The split shot is good for a sudden spike in DPS at short range as well as finishing a titan that refuses to get close

  • @Legion69420
    @Legion69420 Před 8 měsíci

    I prefer to use Ion in Frontier Defense as a close range fighter, dumping split shot critical hits into an enemy titan, which generates a lot of energy and just melts health bars.
    I don't play PVP though, so it might simply be bias based on limited information.

  • @schmeagol
    @schmeagol Před 8 měsíci

    I think splitter rifle wouldn't be nearly as bad of a weapon if had had better ammo economy. 40 shots that do almost no damage unless you burn energy to make them stronger. And then you're locked into one of the longest reload animations in the entire game.

  • @aa6731
    @aa6731 Před 7 měsíci

    Splitter rifle is good in frontier defense since you can delete groups of people with it.

  • @paddypenguin8895
    @paddypenguin8895 Před 8 měsíci

    this is just weird to me because ive always liked the splitter rifle way more than the laser shot. if anything i rarely use the laser shot because whenever i use it i feel like i would have been better off shooting a spitball at the titan im trying to kill rather than wasting my energy. that being said i dont play ion that much, i mostly play tone ive just been using ion recently because ive been getting bored of tone so im not very experienced with it. ill start using it again if it can actually deal good titan damage but if all it does is kill pilots then i cant really be bothered learning how to use an entirely new gun. some people find learning new weapons satisfying but for me its kind of a chore until you can actually use it properly

  • @Realcoolbeanz
    @Realcoolbeanz Před 8 měsíci

    its the best primary

  • @rayzhang3425
    @rayzhang3425 Před 8 měsíci

    What did I learn today?
    Ion counters every Titan 😮

  • @resfighter1652
    @resfighter1652 Před 7 měsíci

    I'd just like to say as someone who mains ion a lot its jjst lot most things in the gsme you just need to use her right shes not a main battle titan thats what legion and scorch are for, shes like the good at everything but not great at anything option and if people just paid attention to the energy which i mean is the only gimick with ion shes pretty easy to master and use in any situation.

  • @Weidelsburger
    @Weidelsburger Před 7 měsíci

    Ion gameplay is when you dealt the most damage but made no kills.
    Ion is the ultimate support, change my mind.

  • @craftboy338
    @craftboy338 Před 8 měsíci

    Which is a shame because, visually, I love the splitter rifle. It sounds awesome, looks like a big hefty gun, and has a satisfying reload animation... If only it was actually viable

  • @penguinsrockrgr8yt216
    @penguinsrockrgr8yt216 Před 8 měsíci

    If titanfall 2 had the titanfall 1 system where you can swap primaries out then ion would be god tier but the splitter rifle holds him back and he’s kinda stuck at B tier

  • @jonathanwolfe2692
    @jonathanwolfe2692 Před 8 měsíci

    Splitter rifle should have a totally separate energy reserve with over heating issues for extended firing like the L-Star (which it is basically a larger version of).
    I mean it is an energy weapon thus heat issues would make more sense, and it does have a reload animation IN SPITE of using the same energy source as the titan's integrated weapons, so why reload unless it is loading a battery which by the very nature of batteries would be separate from the titan's reactor energy fueling the other weapons?

    • @04phanthanhbinhjake9
      @04phanthanhbinhjake9 Před 8 měsíci

      Splitter rifle does have a separate energy reserve
      It only use ion main energy reserve when you ads which increases the titan damage significantly

  • @heyitszer0
    @heyitszer0 Před 8 měsíci

    skill issue ngl
    jokes aside great vid. i think the split of the rifle is mostly meant to fend off close range attackers, although that doesn't really work as ronin and scorch outdamage it 70 times over

  • @BubwayDurfer
    @BubwayDurfer Před 5 měsíci

    isnt tone kinda in the same boat? primary not really a primary but your ordnance is your primary

  • @arturrrrrw
    @arturrrrrw Před 8 měsíci

    You really remind of a Team Fortress 2 CZcamsr called elmaxo

  • @Cappylol848
    @Cappylol848 Před 3 měsíci

    I swear I get my killed taket everytime I play Titan brawl even though I did all the damage and they swooped in and executed

  • @erasmus_locke
    @erasmus_locke Před 8 měsíci

    The real primary weapon of ion is vortex shield/dumb legions

  • @Backfisch5927
    @Backfisch5927 Před 8 měsíci

    3:46 you used laser shot there

  • @nssmith2000
    @nssmith2000 Před 8 měsíci

    I still think you should've gone 5 way splitter you can take 3 titans down in one ion playing aggressive

  • @bobafett3037
    @bobafett3037 Před 8 měsíci

    despite all the disadvantages of Ion, I still consider her the best titan in the game because of the good balance in it. And if you are an experienced player on the ion oh.. These people will be scarier than Papa Scorch and Ronin. Glory to Mama Ion💕

    • @bobafett3037
      @bobafett3037 Před 8 měsíci

      and yes, it turned out to be a cool video, keep making the same good content bro)

  • @myfriendscallmejojo
    @myfriendscallmejojo Před 8 měsíci

    Your cool

  • @hellhound74
    @hellhound74 Před 8 měsíci

    Splitter rifle is bad by necessity, splitter rifle is the ONLY thing in ions kit that is net positive for energy, aka you can dump primary fire and still regain energy
    If the splitter rifle was actually effective youd have an even more busted titan than you already do

  • @Emmett-tg7db
    @Emmett-tg7db Před měsícem

    But
    But laser gun go pew pew :(

  • @ThatBeePerson
    @ThatBeePerson Před 8 měsíci

    I've always found it funny how Ion can go from one of the single most oppressive titans in the game at full energy to "I have a peashooter and my entire kit is nonfunctional" at no energy. Makes me wonder why she's considered the "beginner titan" by the game considering energy management is a mechanic unique to her and might give a poor first impression of how other titans play

  • @al3dz739
    @al3dz739 Před 8 měsíci

    Entangled Energy is a waste if your not using Laser shot. Trip wire or refraction lens would be better utilized.