Back Issues Still Relevant?

Viper198787

I’m still trying to learn what tier champions are still relevant. The game has changed so much in the 2+ years I’ve been gone and it seems like 5* shards are plentiful and I even have 3 6* and have just recently only become uncollected. I’m trying to gauge next steps in my progression (other than trying to collect all the champs I want which is going to take a ton of time). Are 5* still pretty relevant in the game? Is there mostly just a heavy focus on 6* now? I remember Back Issues being extremely nice to grow rosters and rank them up but I’m wondering if it’s worth investing the time and items to get those completed.

Any suggestions would be welcome. I’m level 43 (so can only do the Ultron Back Issue until I hit 45) and have explored through Act 4 and completed through 5.3.2 if that helps gauge where I’m at in the game. I appreciate your help in getting me acclimated to the new environment.

MrSakuragi

I never found a reason to do them. By the time I had a capable roster, I was able to do act 6 and further. Then the rewards weren’t worth it.

willrun4adonut

Variants aren't worth it. Just if you've done everything and need to use up energy. Best thing is to finish story content. 5* can still get you through a ton of content, and I even use my 5* Nimrod for some occasional 'endgame':stuff, but it's mostly 6* and now 7" focused now.

Viper198787

willrun4adonut said:

Variants aren't worth it. Just if you've done everything and need to use up energy. Best thing is to finish story content. 5* can still get you through a ton of content, and I even use my 5* Nimrod for some occasional 'endgame':stuff, but it's mostly 6* and now 7" focused now.

Would you say 5* can still still help all the way through Act 6?

willrun4adonut

Most definitely. In act 7 and 8, you get several node bonuses like increased attack, but even then, you can use 5*. Act 6 most definitely.

I'd also say besides everest content, the Ultron variant was some of my least enjoyable content. Act 7 and 8 are easier imo, and act 6 you just have to get out of the way.

Viper198787

willrun4adonut said:

Most definitely. In act 7 and 8, you get several node bonuses like increased attack, but even then, you can use 5*. Act 6 most definitely.

I'd also say besides everest content, the Ultron variant was some of my least enjoyable content. Act 7 and 8 are easier imo, and act 6 you just have to get out of the way.

Awesome. That makes me feel good that investing in 5* will be beneficial and not just a short term assistance. I appreciate the input!

willrun4adonut

With that said, obviously, if you have the 6* version, rank them up instead.

MrSakuragi

Viper198787 said:

willrun4adonut said:

Variants aren't worth it. Just if you've done everything and need to use up energy. Best thing is to finish story content. 5* can still get you through a ton of content, and I even use my 5* Nimrod for some occasional 'endgame':stuff, but it's mostly 6* and now 7" focused now.

Would you say 5* can still still help all the way through Act 6?

I used strictly 5* on Act 6, and it has since been nerfed

Viper198787

MrSakuragi said:

Viper198787 said:

willrun4adonut said:

Variants aren't worth it. Just if you've done everything and need to use up energy. Best thing is to finish story content. 5* can still get you through a ton of content, and I even use my 5* Nimrod for some occasional 'endgame':stuff, but it's mostly 6* and now 7" focused now.

Would you say 5* can still still help all the way through Act 6?

I used strictly 5* on Act 6, and it has since been nerfed

5* in Act 6 have been nerfed or the difficulty of Act 6?

MrSakuragi

Viper198787 said:

MrSakuragi said:

Viper198787 said:

willrun4adonut said:

Variants aren't worth it. Just if you've done everything and need to use up energy. Best thing is to finish story content. 5* can still get you through a ton of content, and I even use my 5* Nimrod for some occasional 'endgame':stuff, but it's mostly 6* and now 7" focused now.

Would you say 5* can still still help all the way through Act 6?

I used strictly 5* on Act 6, and it has since been nerfed

5* in Act 6 have been nerfed or the difficulty of Act 6?

Act 6 difficulty

Viper198787

MrSakuragi said:

Viper198787 said:

MrSakuragi said:

Viper198787 said:

willrun4adonut said:

Variants aren't worth it. Just if you've done everything and need to use up energy. Best thing is to finish story content. 5* can still get you through a ton of content, and I even use my 5* Nimrod for some occasional 'endgame':stuff, but it's mostly 6* and now 7" focused now.

Would you say 5* can still still help all the way through Act 6?

I used strictly 5* on Act 6, and it has since been nerfed

5* in Act 6 have been nerfed or the difficulty of Act 6?

Act 6 difficulty

Oh neat. I actually used some energy refills I had to complete Act 5 so now I’m on Act 6. I forgot it requires 5* and higher so I need to prepare for that. I appreciate the help.