In the video, the presenter tests two types of Distortion scatter guns on the Mirai Guardian ship, highlighting their effectiveness against enemy ships while noting their limitations against shields due to a high resistance. He combines a size five Laser cannon with a size five Absolution scatter gun for a second test, successfully disabling a target ship and looting valuable components, while expressing hope for future game updates that would allow players to keep captured ships.
In this video, the presenter tests the Distortion scatter guns available in the 4.0 preview channel of a game. The focus is on two types of scatter guns: the size four Salvation scatter guns and the size five Absolution scatter guns. Both types can no longer be purchased in-game and can only be looted in contested zones. The presenter uses the Mirai Guardian ship equipped with two size five Absolution scatter guns to demonstrate their effectiveness in combat. Before starting the test, he highlights a critical point about the shield resistance of Distortion weapons, which is 81.6%, making them less effective against shields.
As the test begins, the presenter engages with enemy ships, specifically Freelancers and Vanguards. He notes the challenges of using Distortion weapons against shields, as they take longer to deplete. Despite this, he manages to disable an enemy ship after taking down its shield. The presenter describes the weapon’s specifications, including its alpha damage of 720, a fire rate of 60 rounds per minute, and a maximum ammo capacity of 75 rounds. He emphasizes the importance of getting close to the target due to the scatter gun’s limited range of 1.4 km.
After successfully disabling an enemy ship, the presenter attempts to board it but encounters obstacles, such as doors that cannot be opened. While he manages to kill the pilot, he is unable to complete the mission due to the inability to access the ship’s controls. He reflects on the effectiveness of the Distortion scatter guns once shields are down, noting that disabling the ship did not take long. However, the inability to complete the boarding process limits the overall success of the encounter.
In the second part of the video, the presenter tests a different loadout, combining a size five Laser cannon with a size five Absolution Distortion scatter gun. This combination is aimed at quickly taking down shields with the Laser cannon before using the Distortion scatter gun to disable the ship. The target for this test is a 400i, which has a strong shield. The presenter experiences challenges as he engages the target without his own shields, leading to a tense battle.
Ultimately, the presenter successfully disables the 400i and boards the ship, although he still faces issues with doors that need to be shot open. He manages to loot valuable components from the ship, including an industrial bee cooler and a power plant, but acknowledges that currently, players cannot keep stolen ships. He expresses hope for future updates that would allow players to retain captured ships. The video concludes with a demonstration of the looting process and a reflection on the potential of the Distortion scatter guns in future gameplay.