Live: Soma Mastery Rank Change 3 To 6.

[[DE]Rebecca]

Tenno,

The Soma and its role in the scope of weapon options has undergone much discussion.

 

The team had mentioned that they would consider changing the Mastery Rank given the power of the weapon.

As of the next Update (likely tomorrow), the Mastery Rank Level required to use the Soma is increasing from 3 to 6.

 

The debate included consideration on changing the weapon stats or increasing it's Mastery Rank but maintaining it's stats, we opted for Mastery increase.

Please note: If you already own the Soma, you will still be able to equip it.

We will monitor feedback on this and reports if anyone has issues using their Soma post-change.
 

[Gravefire]

Thank you for this change.

Edited October 22, 2013 by Gravefire

[Haldos]

A much needed change in my opinion. I think having it's mastery changed is better than having it's damage reduced.

 

After some thought, it might be better to bump it up to Mastery 7 or 8, considering it comes with 2 V polarity slots which are perfect for critical damage/chance and regular damage (Serration and Heavy Caliber). I'd suggest removing a polarity, but players might go nuts over that.

Edited October 22, 2013 by Haldos

[TheBlackHunter]

What if I have the blueprint for the Soma? 

[ProjectKaeon]

What if I have the blueprint for the Soma? 

You better start crafting.

[Archistopheles]

I still argue that the "Mastery Rank" requirement for anything is a farse, but I also agree that this change is better than a nerf.

[notionphil]

and Galantine's balance? If it was an experiment to see if powerful melee weapons would be used....it was a success.

 

Maybe boost reg and charge damage across board?

[Probta16]

Who haven't built the BP and don't have enough mastery rank will be able to build it?

Edited October 22, 2013 by Probta16

[Kamal965]

Well then, this ought to take care of everybody and their cat using a Soma in every mission.

[notionphil]

 

[listening to community feedback and considering it before action]

 

 

Thank you!

[BladeFade]

You should do the same for other weapons such as the Galatine..

Edited October 22, 2013 by BladeFade

[Renan.Ruivo]

What if I have the blueprint for the Soma? 

 

You better start crafting ² :)

 

No excuses there though. If you have the blueprint than you just have the blueprint.

[Zachles]

If you have it before the change, but your Mastery Level is below 6, can you still use it?

[wgrant]

This seems more Announcementy and less Feedbacky...

[Renan.Ruivo]

You should do the same for other weapons such as the Galatine..

 

I'm inclined to agree. The new Tenno weapons such as the Soma and the Galatine should have a high mastery requirement. Goals to work towards are always welcome.

[Althix]

I still argue that the "Mastery Rank" requirement for anything is a farse

it is

[Renan.Ruivo]

If you have it before the change, but your Mastery Level is below 6, can you still use it?

 

Yes, that was the gist of the announcement. If you have a Soma in your inventory before this update goes live, you'll still be able to use it freely. Buying/Crafting it after the update though, that's a no-go.

[Acos]

I will take this then as a sign that Mastery 6 weapons are indeed supposed to be superior to weapons of lower masteries, and that the designed intention is for us to "abandon" lower mastery weapons for higher mastery weapons. 

I wonder what that means for Armor/Damage 2.0? 

Edited October 22, 2013 by Acos

[Haldos]

I will take this then as a sign that Mastery 6 weapons are indeed supposed to be superior to weapons of lower masteries, and that the designed intention is for us to "abandon" lower mastery weapons for higher mastery weapons. 

That would be my guess. Not a huge fan of it, but that's the direction DE has more than hinted they're going with.

[Stomps64]

change it to rank 8+

[TheDrift]

Must needed, thanks for the fix guys!

[notionphil]

I will take this then as a sign that Mastery 6 weapons are indeed supposed to be superior to weapons of lower masteries, and that the designed intention is for us to "abandon" lower mastery weapons for higher mastery weapons.

 

perfect? no, but better than:

 

"we will arbitrarily create weapons which far outclass anything else in game, and put them in the credit marketplace so that nearly every player in game uses them".

 

So it's a step in the right direction.

[Shifty_Shuffler]

About time. I was wondering why such a good weapon had a low mastery requirement.

 

I think there needs to be a general look at all weapons, and tweak mastery requirements as needed.

[notionphil]

Well then, this ought to take care of everybody and their cat using a Soma in every mission.

 

Now, lets get a proc rate tied to each weapon, and make sure soma's is low.

 

done and done.

[Nervara]

I switched to the Braton Prime just because I never see people using it. I see at least 2/4 players in a session using the Soma.