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Smith Theeniniendowarrior

01/19/2014 4:28 PM ·Spoilers

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Human vanguard: shockwave or nova? I'm currently leaning towards shockwave...

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  • Dman

    01/19/2014 4:31 PM ·Spoilers

    nova is usless, never get it

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  • Smith Thee

    01/19/2014 5:05 PM ·Spoilers

    It did seem like nova is way too risky for me too.

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  • Nate

    01/19/2014 6:32 PM ·Spoilers

    nova is the best. if you use charge into a big group, then nova, it'll knock em all back. if you cool down is 200% you'll be able to charge again recharging your shields.

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  • Nate

    01/19/2014 6:35 PM ·Spoilers

    if you build your character right, and do those 2 powers you are only able to take damage for a fraction of second. i use that build to solo bronze. only flaw is instant kills like brutes and banshees

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  • Smith Thee

    01/19/2014 6:36 PM ·Spoilers

    It does seem to be intended to be a combo to biotic charge, both as offensive and defensive. I'm a bit leery over losing barrier as it's the only thing keeping me standing.

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  • Dman

    01/19/2014 7:20 PM ·Spoilers

    Key word in his post: Bronze. I've tried that on the over difficulties and died easily

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  • Dman

    01/19/2014 7:30 PM ·Spoilers

    You can either use his strategy or completely ignore nova so you'll be able to fully upgrade the other 4 powers

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  • Smith Thee

    01/19/2014 7:44 PM ·Spoilers

    Interesting. :) I may use one human for nova build and another for shockwave which I think is far easier to use.

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  • Dad-E

    01/19/2014 8:51 PM ·Spoilers

    imho, that is without a doubt the worst character in multiplayer, and nova is seldom seen used effectively outside of bronze. that being said, if you like the char and it works for you then why not?

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  • Dad-E

    01/19/2014 8:53 PM ·Spoilers

    for me, though, that is the only character that i refuse to play, i have found awesome strategies with every other char. my personal bias also stems from watching too many players...

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  • Dad-E

    01/19/2014 8:55 PM ·Spoilers

    do this combo: biotic charge, nova, nova, die. you end up spending a lot of time reviving human vanguards on your team

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  • Smith Thee

    01/19/2014 9:13 PM ·Spoilers

    I don't know if it works for me yet. I read the description on Nova thinking, eh... that doesn't sound too good at all. Shockwave seems pretty good, but only way to find out is to try. :)

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  • Faraway

    01/19/2014 10:23 PM ·Spoilers

    Yep, Dad-E is right those vanguards are pretty frail; however, they can be useful in the right circumstances. For instance, they are good for setting off bio explosions and tech bursts 4 other players

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  • Faraway

    01/19/2014 10:26 PM ·Spoilers

    ... as well as for drawing the enemies' attention/aggro, but that does mean it requires a lot of team work and proper organization (even in choosing chars). So, more often than not human vanguards

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  • Faraway

    01/19/2014 10:30 PM ·Spoilers

    ... are playing by themselves and attacking randomly, so they're either getting in the way or killed. Still, I do think a HumVan can be a great partner for a vorcha's fire or paladin's ice

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  • Ed-Man

    01/20/2014 1:19 PM ·Spoilers

    Remember you have a female human vanguard. You can make male be nova guard and have the female run with shockwave if you want, that way they both have something a lil different up there sleeve

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  • Smith Thee

    01/20/2014 4:03 PM ·Spoilers

    That's what I've done really. My male human vanguard is the nova build and my female is going full shockwave only.

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