Quadratic's EWS Guide (Crash Course)

## Quadratic's Energy Weapons Specialist Guide (Crash Course)

*QLC/HEMA/LB1>SS2>LB2>LW1>LB4>SS4>TL1>LB5>LW3>TL4>LW4>LP3*

Uh oh, did you just random EWS? Don't worry, as your team is busy scavenging items on the map for you I'll give you a fast rundown!

EWS Concept and Information to Note

The EWS's primary objective is to apply burn and armor reduction to massive targets (T1s) for the team. Compared to other members of the team who may focus on T3 Crowd Control (ex. Flamethrower), EWS focuses on continuously stacking burn - ramping up damage very quickly and reducing armor of the target for the rest of the team. EWS's "Laser Burn" ability is the core of EWS, providing increasing damage with every hit (ramping up to 1500dmg/s at max stacks), as well as bonus armor reduction potential with every shot.

*MAIN GOAL: T1 Damage, Armor Reduction, Ramp-up DPS.*

\*EWS's weapon (D20) - there is only one - is a late game, rare weapon. Don't expect to find one easily.

Common Errors

* AFK Base DPS - Don't go wasting ammo on T3s while T1s are causing trouble for your kiters. Keep tabs on enemies and establish priority targets.
* Lack of Repositioning - Move to find better angles / check different entry points or teams. Don't just stay in one place all game.
* Overconfidence - You do tons of damage, but you are very squishy. Stay back, and especially out of the kiters' ways.
* Usage of Utilities - USE THE ABILITIES. Mark key targets, overcharge bosses. You are not a sentry turret.

SI Recommendations

* HE - All about that range! EWS Scales greatly with range. Your SS2 range boost with HE should allow you to hit 30+ range.
* WK - Your laser is a "Explosive" type weapon. 20% Damage Boost!
* MA - A strong choice for any DPS.
* SH - Your ranged weapon benefits off dexterity, and explosive damage scales off mechanical. Don't get hit!
* BT - Now you're stacking two different buffs at the same time. However, 20% ranged/explosive damage is very sweet for EWS. You can passively stack off T3s and target T1s with the buff.

* HE/MA - Solid Standard DPS SIs.
* HE/EN - When you have nothing else to pick for SIs.
* SY/EN - When you have EVEN LESS to pick for SIs.
* WK/BT - Coke up your damage.
* HE/BT - Increase in range and damage.
* HE/SH - Massive buff, requires skilled movement to prevent getting damaged.
* NI/TT - Expecting to lap?

Levelling Options

* T1 Clear - Laser Burn 1, Soldier Skills 2, Laser Burn 3, Laser Weapons 1, Turbo Laser 1, Laser Burn 4, Soldier Skills 4, Laser Weapons 3, Turbo Laser 4, Laser Weapons 4, Laser Prism 3. (Focuses on armor reduction and burn while leaving options for temporary DPS increase)
* T1 DPS Support - Laser Burn 1, Soldier Skills 2, Laser Weapons 1, Laser Burn 3, Laser Weapons 3, Soldier Skills 4, Laser Burn 5, Laser Weapons 4, Turbo Laser 4, Laser Prism 3. (Early unlock on improved laser designator for team support, with bonus armor reduction on LB4+)
* Right Click Sim - Laser Burn 1, Soldier Skills 2, Laser Burn 3, Soldier Skills 4, Laser Burn 5, Laser Weapons 4, Turbo Laser 3, Laser Prism 3. (fast progression on burn/armor reduction from auto attacking)

Abilities and How to Use Them

* Laser Designator - Use on massive enemies and high priority targets (T1s) to reduce armor of the enemy for your team and to make automatic systems switch targets onto the designated enemy.
* Turbo Laser - Use on bosses for single target damage and debuffs. Great damage on bosses but only able to target biological units. High energy use at early levels.
* Overcharge - Temporary massive boost to DPS. Use for difficult waves and bosses.
* Sonic Pulse (Z Menu) - A shockwave originating from the center of the player. Use to get out of sticky situations.

How to read Quadratic's Loadout Code (QLC) for people with minimal time who just need a quick loadout:

**Example:** QLC/SYEN/MOS1>L1>D1>C1>HW1>D3>L2>MOS2>C3>L3>MOS4>HW3

**Explained:** (QLC Identifier) / (First SI)(Second SI) / (First Ability) > (Second Ability) > (Third Ability) > ...etc. \*if it requires multiple levels keep levelling\*

Hope this helps! Good luck!