Turns out the IKTI AKUMA that released in the
Nine Tails Shogun Pack isn't a straight IKTI upgrade as hyped/trashed on Reddit, it's sidegrade. So we'll want a mix of different IKTIs for complex ops. I am fine with that, and it's better for balance, and should also stop people from crying about P2W too much.
We have 3 AKUMAs as of now, which should be plenty for any type of mission especially now that we know we'll need a mix of IKTI types so we can bring more along, so study the stats and start thinking about IKTI mixes for various types of ops.
https://x.com/QuattroBaje3na/status/2100713321083154449CMDR Quattro @QuattroBaje3na wrote:IKTI VS AKUMA
The new $75 Akuma isn't just a straight upgrade to the base IKTI. It trades core armor for explosive shells and completely changes how you fight. Here is a quick visual breakdown.
Here are the highlights:
- The base IKTI wins in a straight DPS race with a massive 750 RPM rate of fire.
- The Akuma dominates alpha damage, packing 28 damage per shot plus 12 points of splash damage to hit grouped targets or near-misses.
- The Akuma gives you 3x the boost fuel letting you stay airborne much longer but it's set up for quick travel across flat surfaces.
- The Akuma trades core protection, with only 15% reduction vs the IKTI's 30%. Meaning your core is way more exposed while your limbs get 50% reduction.
The base IKTI is better for focused damage. The Akuma is a niche ambush or defensive tool, and like other vehicles I would typically recommend waiting to buy it or unlock it in game. But it does have its niche, and if you want to support CIG by making a pledge the vehicle has its role.
https://x.com/___n3m0/status/2101138426141544531n3m0 @___n3m0 wrote:That shit wrecks at Hathor.
There's one potential usecase.
