Build Thread: Argent Xero "Talon Merc Robin Hood build. (how I play the Talon Merc w/o Cain Mines, v

Started by Argent Xero , Dec 18 2013 04:11 AM
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Operation SNOWPIERCER, Spiked Berserkers challenge



23:17+ is an example of how to play the Talon Merc Bow build effectively.

This is an example of killing Phantoms with Concussive Arrows + Graal in 2-3 shots. and also "disabling" an enemy when going for a revive.

(note: I dodge after almost every arrow volley because it's a convenient dodge and it hides the delay needed to refire your arrows.)

Talon Merc shenanigans feat. me0120, Kocka007 and SlimJim as Volus Spectator!

Collectors/Condor/Platinum




Public game: Reaper/Goddess/Gold



If anybody wants to try a build without Cain Mines here's the build I use on Gold/Platinum:

(This character is the reason why I'm low on Adrenaline Mod III's and Strength Enhancer III's)lol.png

Basically, the Graal is able to shoot during the aiming animation of the Omni-Bow, you will want to release the shot before the arrows hit because the enemies tend to dodge. This is only for mooks and humanoid sub bosses.

For big bosses like Brutes, Scions and Ravagers you use your Armor Piercing Arrows first then shoot so it flows: 3 Arrows for 3 shots from the Graal, which you can then Reload Cancel when you reset your arrow power.

Concussive Arrows are for Close Quarters, Phantoms, Geth Hunters, or just anything you want disabled.

Concussive Arrows are perfect for Phantoms because it disables their dodge and bubble by knocking them down or getting them up in the air. The Shock evo will keep her "visible" so you can still target her if she cloaks.

If something Is just on the other side of the wall ready to shoot you like Geth Hunters or Phantoms, making the Concussive Arrows into a wide spread discharge of arrows (by just tapping the button) can come in handy, as they will be staggered and you can either aim for the head or just follow through with a full arrow shot and let the arrow guide your Graal shot.

If a Phantom(s) is coming toward you and ready to slash you then use the wide spread arrows for stagger then a full arrow shot to send her flying. Then you can just target her and finish her off. This is also great for Husks/Abominations that won't leave you alone.

As for Guardians, the Concussive Arrows act like Throw or Shockwave where it throws back the Shield of the Guardian exposing him.

Using only the Arrows, he doesn't need any sort of Grenade Capacity Gear. So I use Geth Scanner as a tool to plan ahead of time. Which helps tremendously because I don't use Cyclonics or use any Shield bonuses in Omni-Bow Mastery.
I could use a Cyclonic Mod, but I wouldn't be able to side step or strafe Geth Rocket Trooper Rockets, Ravager/Scion shots. and especially Geth Hunter shots. I want to side step them because that gives me the ability to return fire, rather than dodging the entire time and not being able to do a thing other than dodge.

Banshee/Praetorians are the only enemies to hold off on using the bow. They just ignore the entire arrow damage if the Banshee is standing throwing warp balls and if the Praetorian is in the air.
When the Banshee screams or the Praetorian lands you can use the bow to your hearts content. joyful.png

Geth Primes, but mostly the Combat Drone and Geth Turret will always be a problem however. If you plan on taking one on, know where his turret is and destroy the drone with your Graal. Then hide behind a wall (but not in cover) until he shoots his 3 shots then unleash your arrows and spikes upon him. The Adrenaline Mod makes you fast enough to quickly get your shots in and get behind cover behind the wall.

Concussive Arrows are extremely effective vs Geth Bombers. The Force from the arrows will prevent the Geth Bomber from dodging. This means you can hit it with every arrow and a Graal shot.


He is best used when hosting but he is playable off host(unless the lag is terribad).

Edited by Argent Xero, 24 October 2015 - 06:05 AM.