Seksi Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Hey all. Having a tough time with Merc trying to level and looking for some tips. I am level 20 currently but don't feel I am doing as well as I could. All of the guidance I can find are from old guides when you actually spec'd into trees. Any help or pointing me to help would be appreciated. Just looking for a solo spec to get me through stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyronamics Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 (edited) You level as Arsenal Mechanics for all specs are borked until you gain enough levels for them to work so you use the simplest spec with the least mechanics. You follow a 3.0 dps guide for arsenal... like the one at the top of this forum... and everything you haven't got yet you simply skip. There is no fixed rotation for Arsenal just a short and simple priority list: 1) Get the Barrage proc by using Tracer Missile 2) Use the following abilities if they are available:Priming ShotHeatseeker Missiles ONLY on a target with Heat Signature from Tracer MissileRail Shot ONLY with 5 stacks of Tracer Lock from using Tracer MissileElectronet3) Use the Barrage buffed Blazing Bolts 4) Use Tracer Missile if heat is available otherwise use Rapid Shots You won't have Blazing Bolts at level 20 only Unload so you use that instead. In fact all you really have is Tracer Missile and Unload. When you get the rest you use them as shown. Edited May 10, 2015 by Gyronamics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seksi Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 You level as Arsenal Mechanics for all specs are borked until you gain enough levels for them to work so you use the simplest spec with the least mechanics. You follow a 3.0 dps guide for arsenal... like the one at the top of this forum... and everything you haven't got yet you simply skip. You won't have Blazing Bolts at level 20 only Unload so you use that instead. In fact all you really have is Tracer Missile and Unload. When you get the rest you use them as shown. Thanks for the tip. Yea it's tough only having a couple of the skills in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leegrisham Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I've always leveled as innovative ordinance / assault specialist. I liked getting the rail shot proc early in the levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrvwbug Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Arsenal is pretty ezmode for leveling. Basically use DFA and sweeping blasters on the packs of standard mobs. And at lower levels mostly tracer missile, unload, rail shot and heatseeking missiles. companion wise, mostly just stick with Mako until you complete the forged alliances chain and get the pirate gear from Rishi, at that point you will have a spare set of heavy aim gear to give to Torian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seksi Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Thanks for all the tips. I am getting the hang of it now. Part of my problem was gear, I did not realize how much it affected me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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