Polarity And Mod Trends

[_Rue_]

So i've noticed given the influx of the V elemental mods, and I can only surmise that we will be getting at least 2 more, for fire and ice, that some polarities are getting less and less desirable.

 

Initially, my builds were mostly [V]s with 2 [-], not using any [D]s at all.

 

For example when latron prime came out, my 5 forma build was this [vv---].

 

Recently after Heavy Caliber/Shred came out I've been using [vvv--]

 

Crit sniper rifles like the Sandal/Lanka were built as [vvvv]

 

Now however, I've been using [vvvv-].

 

For secondary weapons, i've found that [vvv--] is still viable, but i'm looking at using a [vvvv-] instead.

 

The Solution is of course to reforma the weapon. Easy enough if you have just a few weapons to work on, but I have put 4-6 forma in 17 primary weapons, 4-6 forma in 14 secondary weapons and 2-4 forma in 12 melee weapons; not to mention the sentinel weapons i put 3-6 forma in. That's about 45 weapons with a lot of forma. (Don't get me started on non prime frames that i have 3-6 forma in...)

 

Possible solutions:

 

1) give us a forecast of upcoming mods and their polarities so we can future-proof builds.

2) put a cash only item that allows you to repick polarities in a weapon/frame.

3) Just make changing polarities possible after installing the forma, similar to the swap function.

 

Please do not punish people who like to forma items for doing so based on current data. The current system is tedious enough as it is, and after the third forma, becomes just boring.

 

you say you want each weapon to be viable, then please address this as well. The base stats are not the only reason players like me no longer use certain items, sometimes it's the thought of all that wasted time and plat (yes i spend plat on forma since i usually spend up to 70 forma in one go) that i invested on something that has become,.. gimped.

 

I hope you'll consider this especially because it probably affects the players that have been with you guys the longest. Thanks.

 

 

[se05239]

D, I feel, is a useless polarity.

I mean, most weapons only got 2-3 mods that use the polarity. Often, it is cold damage and the worst status chance increase mod in the game.

I do not know why it is like this, but DE obviously want it so.

 

I usually always go two V:s on any weapon I use forma on, cause multishot and damage is just too good, and at least 1 -. 

[zebar1313]

yep, how about a system that allows you to change a slot that has already been changed. 

But only works if you get the weapon to 30 and it considers it like a forma and resets the gun minus the forma consumption. 

[se05239]

yep, how about a system that allows you to change a slot that has already been changed. 

But only works if you get the weapon to 30 and it considers it like a forma and resets the gun minus the forma consumption. 

 

That would be wonderful.

[_Rue_]

or just a simple reset a-la GW2 skill tree reset?