The video highlights the significant buffs to the Mantis guns in Star Citizen 4.10, which greatly enhance the Asgard ship’s combat effectiveness against small to mid-sized ships, offering versatile loadout options and balanced gameplay despite limited ammo. The creator praises the upgraded weaponry, demonstrates their performance in battle, and teases future build guides for other ships while expressing hope for further improvements to certain underwhelming weapons.
In this video, the creator discusses the recent buffs made to the Mantis guns in Star Citizen’s 4.10 PTU update, specifically focusing on their impact on the Asgard ship. The Mantis guns, which are size three gutlings, have been significantly improved, making the Asgard much more powerful. The ship is now equipped with four Mantis guns and two Ardor repeaters, though the Ardors can be swapped out for Attrition guns depending on player preference. This new setup offers players various loadout options, including mixed configurations or more punchy setups with M5A canyons for dealing with larger ships.
The creator emphasizes that the Asgard, with this build, is optimized to take down ships up to the size of a Connie, which is more than sufficient for the ship’s intended role. While the gutlings have low alpha damage, the Ardor repeaters help in breaking down enemy armor effectively. The buffs to these guns also provide new viable options for other ships like the Hornet F7A, Super Hornet, and Grace Shiv, with the creator promising to share the best builds for these ships in an upcoming video.
During the gameplay demonstration, the creator tests the Asgard equipped with the buffed guns in battle, targeting smaller and medium-sized ships while avoiding larger ones. The guns perform well, with the Ardors providing consistent fire to break enemy armor, and the Mantis guns delivering good sustained damage. The creator notes the limited ammo capacity as a downside, meaning the ship cannot take on too many enemies in one go, but overall the build offers a balanced and effective combat experience.
The video also touches on other aspects of the Asgard, such as the inclusion of blades for improved maneuverability and a special paint pack that comes with them, though it is currently not available for purchase. The creator shares their disappointment with the mass sledge mass drive canyons, which were tested previously and found lacking compared to expectations. They hope the developers will adjust these guns in the future to better reflect their intended role and performance.
In conclusion, the creator initially underestimated the importance of the Mantis gun buffs but now sees them as a significant upgrade deserving of focused attention. The combination of premium weapons on a premium ship like the Asgard offers a satisfying combat experience, especially against smaller and mid-sized ships. The creator encourages viewers to subscribe and stay tuned for more build guides, signing off with enthusiasm for the Asgard’s new capabilities and the fun to be had in Star Citizen’s evolving gameplay.