June Battle Pirates Raid - Escalation

June Battle Pirates Raid - Escalation 

Specs Thoughts on Prizes

After looking over the official prize list, I am going to offer the following advice taking into consideration the points that we can receive from each set.

•    Those below 60 can hit the C sets for around 80K points for a set
•    Those below 80 can run the B sets for 607K
•    Those above 80 can run the A set for 2.69 million
•    Anyone can hit the S level target for 3.75 million points

Of course, if you are above 60 and hitting C set you will have received reduced points for the targets, and same with those above 80 hitting B sets. They still have not removed that restriction on those targets vs. player level.

You can see the new prizes in action in bases with no guard:

With that, all in mind here is my thoughts.

To those that have not received the Rhino yet, get it. It is 1.75 million points and should be grindable over the four days for no coin.  With any luck, most fleets will work with C sets (like the last raid), and you can do them throughout the weekend.  With a good rhino build, you can do B sets next raid, and they are quick to make. Most builds are less than ten days that can do the B set targets. I will try to watch what the lower levels around me are doing and see if I can capture some of the videos and get their builds. I will post my unfinished rhino build once I see how it does in the revamped B set. I did post a V2-H build here, and that did the B set last raid nicely.

If you find, that you have time and can grind out the sets to earn 6 million points. You get to have a few more choices. You cannot go wrong with the Basilisk turret (5.75 million). If you do not have it, it can help you with the Revenge fleets running the waters now if built correctly. The Executioner (5 million) is a great option and can be buffed up to decent damage potential with the right specials and attack transformers. Both turrets are available this raid and provide some much needed updated towers to battle the newest PvP hull. Where the choice comes in here is where do you want to go? If your goal is to have an easier time with the raid, then getting the Executioner and the D4-M armor is a pretty solid choice. If it is just to get a better turret than your pyro or napalm, then the Basilisk is the way to go.

Now, what if you can get 15 million points, you have to remember this raid we still have that prize lock feature where you have to take prizes in the previous tiers to unlock those above. And this is probably not going to be popular in certain crowds, but this is my opinion for those that do not coin. Your best friend is the tokens, and in this raid, you can get over five days off your build for the 15.05 million points (or pretty close to that). So, if you can get that 15 million and you do not coin, I would look to speed up one of your builds from last month by five days. If you are like my other non-coiner friends you are trying to do the FM or get something for the raid and that extra five days will be a significant leap for you. Plus if you go this route you do not have to spend points on other things in the tiers to get to the weapon or the hull of your choice.

That is not to say that I do not like the Apollo or the specials on that side. They are exceptional at doing this raid format and the assault fleets at the towers for minimal damage. The Apollo will be offered next month as well, so if you still want it and cannot get it this raid, it is possible next month. If you go with PvP aspect, the new ship will complement the Revenge in many ways, and if you are like me and use citadels, then this hull can act as an upgrade to your citadel support. Letting you use the citadels in a role they are better suited for and that is the mines/FM.