After likely over 100 battles in blackout (a lot I know), I finally got a win as survivor!!
Now no one can say it is impossible, it’s just insanely hard (especially without a group to help)
Things I’ve noticed:
The ravagers seem weaker than last time, they die super easily now. Lloyd’s aircraft/ship/whatever it’s called has a lot of durability still though. I had a battle (not the one pictured above), we had him down on the ground with a lack of thrust and armor, still somehow alive, and we all wiped because he was too armored still somehow I still have no idea what the cameras by the ravager spawns are for though, they don’t seem to do anything yet.
Tips and Tricks:
Turn off the terminals, the safest is the farthest on the left, but you gotta get all 3. The one by the gate isn’t horrible, just shoot before they get to you and you’ll be fine. The one right next to the ravager spawn (far right) is the most dangerous, but it helps to be up against it, touching the terminal with your build. The ravagers don’t turn very well, so they will have a hard time touching you the closer you are to this terminal. It also helps if you are facing away from the terminal in nearly any other direction to make a quick getaway.
Tips and Tricks 2:
Avoiding the lasers. The first laser, if you are in front smash the railings on the right, but don’t fall off, then go under the beam onto the left and hug the wall, get as close as possible. If you fall behind then idk Second laser (before generator), hug the building on the left, it helps block the laser, then wait until the laser is away and full send it (be sure there’s no ravagers though).
Tips and Tricks 3:
Kill the ravagers. The ravager EYEs explode, stun the ravagers, and deal damage, so the eyes can make them even easier to kill, if they don’t die from it immediately.
Tips and Tricks 4:
If you are infected or become a ravager at any point, do not leave the battle before the end. I know it may make some people mad, but you gotta think of the other people too, plus you get temporarily banned from certain modes if you leave too much before the end.
Tips and Tricks 5:
Stay in a group. Survivors are better in a group so they can defend each other and make it harder for the ravagers to get to you. More people in group equals more bullets which equals less ravager. The group tactic also help ravagers too, because more targets can overwhelm the survivors and make it hard to kill all of them. Even if one or 2 or a few ravagers die, there will still be more left to kill the survivors. Teamwork helps guys!!
Tips and Tricks 6:
Don’t fall behind. As a survivor, if you fall behind you will take damage and maybe even die. As a ravager, if you fall behind you are likely not killing the survivors and therefore are not helping the team. Simply self-destruct (hold backspace) to respawn back into the battle where the survivors are.
Tips and Tricks 7:
Speed and power (aka acceleration) are important. These will help you outrun the ravagers. If you are slow you will be an easier target and likely die. I use kronos and finwhale with minimal wheels for my build, but if you are on a budget growl+cheetah might work too, just not quite as well. Don’t add too many wheels, as these reduce acceleration/power.
Tips and Tricks 8:
Use anything that can shoot a lot of bullets quickly. MGs and Autocannons are best imo. Cannons take too long to reload and will not kill swarms of ravagers very well. The lower damage of fast-firing guns will add up as you shoot more, and the ravagers have low durability so they fall apart easily without the need for high damage weapons. Don’t forget the radiators/coolers!!
I would add more but I’d be surprised if any of you actually read all that.