Weaver Mech Basics Guide for Steel Hunters
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Welcome to this comprehensive guide on playing Weaver, one of the most versatile hunters in Steel Hunters. This guide will cover Weaver’s systems, mods, the best companions to maximize his potential, and strategic gameplay tips to make him a dominant force on the battlefield.
Best Weaver's Systems Explained for Steel Hunters
You can also check out the Steel Hunters Weaver Build with the recommended mods.
Best Weaver Weapons Systems
Weaver has access to two primary weapons: Venom and Astute.
- Venom: Converts Weaver's gun into an automatic weapon with an 18-bullet magazine. It applies a Damage Over Time (DOT) effect that stacks up to five times. This effect prevents enemies from using abilities or resources while burning and also restores Weaver’s structure points based on the DOT effect applied.
- Astute: Converts the gun into a three-bullet burst weapon with increased ammo regeneration, reduced scatter, and a larger magazine (21 rounds at max level). While Venom appears stronger on paper, Astute's burst damage potential (2,000 to 4,000 damage per burst) makes it superior in real combat scenarios, as it is more reliable when opponents take cover.
Recommended Weapon Mod: Astute is the preferred choice due to its consistent burst damage and versatility.
Weaver Mainframe Systems
Weaver has two mainframe choices: Skitter and Cocoon.
- Skitter (Recommended): Reduces cooldowns on barriers every 10 hits with the minigun, reduces incoming damage while the barrier is active, and most importantly, allows Weaver to jump and dash while using the minigun, mitigating his usual immobility.
- Calculating: Enhances shield recharge speed, improves repair kit effectiveness, and grants critical hit resistance while the shield is active. While useful for sustain, it does not enhance Weaver’s offensive capabilities as much as Skitter does.
Recommended Mainframe Mod: Skitter provides better mobility and cooldown management, making Weaver's minigun much more effective.
Weaver Barrier Systems
Weaver has two barrier options: Assess and Conundrum.
- Assess (Recommended): Grants two barriers instead of one, restores 50 barrier points per second, enhances repair effectiveness, and spawns a pylon that boosts damage for Weaver and allies.
- Conundrum: Provides a larger, more durable barrier that lasts longer and spawns a healing pillar behind it. This is useful for sustain but lacks the versatility of Assess.
Recommended Barrier Ability Mod: Assess allows for more strategic deployment and enhances damage potential.
Weaver Minigun Abilities
Weaver's minigun abilities are Diligence and Perseverance.
- Diligence: Increases ability energy, reduces energy decay, and boosts critical hit damage.
- Perseverance (Recommended): Allows Weaver to retract the minigun for a cooldown refund, provides a 20% chance per hit to recharge energy, and increases damage when focusing fire on a single target (stacking up to 20 times).
Recommended Minigun Ability Mod: Perseverance ensures Weaver can keep his minigun ready more frequently and provides greater damage output over time.
Best Companion Hunters for Weaver in Steel Hunters
Weaver is highly versatile and can work well with many hunters, but the top three synergistic picks are:
- Ursus - The best duo for raw damage and sustain. Ursus provides high durability and burst damage, while Weaver contributes DPS and barriers for protection. This duo excels in direct fights.
- Prophet - Strong zone control. Prophet pushes enemies out of positions with bombardments, while Weaver holds those positions with barriers and minigun fire. This duo is ideal for objective control.
- Trenchwalker - Exceptional sustain and defense. Both have strong barriers and high DPS weapons, making them difficult to push out of objectives. Best for extraction point control.
General Gameplay Strategy for Weaver Mech
- Positioning & Barrier Usage: Save your barriers for critical moments rather than using them immediately upon enemy sighting. If terrain cover is available, use it before deploying barriers.
- Minigun Deployment: Only activate your minigun when an enemy is committed to an engagement, particularly at close range. Using it in mid-range fights allows enemies to disengage too easily.
- Zone Control: Use your barriers and high DPS to hold key positions such as supply towers and extraction points.
- Enemy Counterplay:Against Prophet: Bait out his bombardments before setting up barriers.Against Fenris: Keep your distance as Fenris’ AOE attacks can damage you behind barriers.Against Ursus: Be cautious of Ursus in close range, as she can absorb minigun damage and return fire effectively.
- Against Prophet: Bait out his bombardments before setting up barriers.
- Against Fenris: Keep your distance as Fenris’ AOE attacks can damage you behind barriers.
- Against Ursus: Be cautious of Ursus in close range, as she can absorb minigun damage and return fire effectively.
Final Thoughts on Weaver Hunter Mech
Weaver is a powerful hunter when played correctly, offering a blend of strong offense and defense. His effectiveness relies on good positioning, smart barrier use, and knowing when to activate his minigun. By pairing him with the right allies and adapting to enemy counters, you can dominate the battlefield with this versatile hunter.
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