Asari Huntress Platinum Solo with the Charger Siphon on Firebase Paradox

This solo featured a number of firsts. It was my first Platinum solo where I (1) fought against the Remnant, (2) played on Firebase Paradox, (3) used rare only weapons (Charger Siphon and Equalizer Siphon), and (4) didn’t get downed once.in

Objectives: Devices / Devices / Devices



Gameplay notes and build link: goo.gl/vRr6Ms

• Throw: 4B 5A 6B
• Stealth Grid: 4A 5A 6A
• Lance: 1 point
• Offensive Biotics: 4A 5B 6B
• Barrier: 4A 5A 6B
• Charger Siphon X
• Equalizer Siphon X
• Expert Package
• Pistol Rail Amp III
• Disruptor Ammo III

This was my first Platinum Solo against the Remnant, and I did it on Paradox because I think it’s the easiest map against this faction for a cloak character. Waves 1 and 5 featured Adhis/Wraiths, Saboteurs, and Observers. Wave 5 has a Progenitor, but it frequently gets stuck on spawn. As long as you don’t go near it, the Progenitor will stay put. This allowed me to hang out in the Paradox “Cave of Doom” and have an easy time clearing those two waves. The dogs will rush in, but the Saboteurs hang outside of the cave most of the time. An Observer will occasionally try to swoop in, but they are usually content hovering above the cave, where they can’t target you.

Waves 2, 3, 4, and 6 are of course more challenging, but on-demand cloak makes them very manageable. On Wave 3, I focused on the Sharpshooters, as they were easier to handle than the armored Berserkers, Nullifiers, and Destroyers.

In this run, I eschewed the Ultra Rare weapons I typically use in favor of Rare weapons. The Charger Siphon is clearly no match for the Rozerad, Hurricane, or Silhesh, but it’s no slouch either. It primes well, has a big clip, and does decent damage. If you don’t have one of those Ultra Rare pistol variants, the Charger Siphon can function as a adequate replacement. My backup was the Equalizer Siphon, which I used in the cave waves or to take out Destroyers at the end of the Waves. I could have brought a Scorpion or Hornet for ranged engagements, but that non-decision didn’t hurt too much.

Objectives were, like my Angara Avenger run, triple Devices. For a Stealth Grid character, that made for stress-free Waves 2, 4, and 6. I found having just four Stealth Grid charges was enough for me. Granted if I had Hack or Upload, I would have been in trouble with just four. I’ve found that, even with stealth, completing a successful Hack/Upload is very difficult in a Platinum Solo.

I am surprised that I didn’t get downed once during this match. Usually I am good for at least one stupid move that causes me to get blown away by a Hydra rocket barrage, a Destroyer cannon, a Saboteur’s Ushior, or an Observer Beam, I’ll take it though!