To rank up 4* still?
winterthur
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I have sixteen 5* (only Iron Man awakened).
My base hero rating is 374k.
Only played up to Act 5.2.3.
With this Act 6 restriction (actually it does not affect me now, really
), do you still think it is worth to rank 4* to max. or focus work on getting a better 5* roster (though it will take long time)?Should I take a leaf from this advise?
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I don't have strong 4* and it seems like to get through Act 5, I need 5* stating from Act 5.2.4.
Also, I am dropping in roster strength in my alliance (if I want to help, I may have to start working on 5*).
If I want to progress, seems like mandatory change to focus on 5*?
Going to be long road ahead though.
Anyway. Yes keep ranking up 4*’s. You are still in a place where they will be very useful. Don’t pay too much attention to what goes on “above” you.
Every rung on a ladder has its purpose.
I have a huge roster, so I save resources only for 5* rank ups. I knew when 6*’s came out that 5* were the thing to focus on and grind.
I’m still ranking both 4 and 5’s although recently I had concentrated on getting my 4* roster to 3/30 for arena.
I used 3* from round 5-12, and for next 3 rounds (13-15), two 4* 5/50 + one 4* 4/40.
Then min 3* max will do for infinite streak.
An example of a great 4* to rank up if you don't have them as a 5* and duped is a duped 4* ArchAngel. I have to say i found him to be very useful for act5 and also comes in very handy a lot in monthly quests. Knowing what we know with act 6 i would still take that guy to max rank as a 4* if i didn't have him as 5*.
Other champions i have personally used as max 4* that helped a lot with clearing content prior to act 6 is
Stark Spidey (Duped)
Quake
Magic
SW(Duped)
I would also say i don't regret maxing these guys out as they have helped me clear certain content easier.
so if you find a 4* you are using a lot which really helps you to clear content then by all means max them out.
When you reach Act 5 and become uncollected I would start to move away from ranking any more 4*. From this point you should look at expanding and leveling up your 5* champs and pumping all your resources into your 5*
hope this advice helps
Separately, would you rank 5/50 an unawakened 4* (that is not taking up a slot in AWD)?
Champs stuck at 4/40 now if its helps for info;
GR, Magik, Morningstar, Medusa, Hela (sig 20), Doc Oct., Sentinel, Domino, Archangel, Blade, KM, Void, M.O.D.O.K.
5* at rank 2;
Medusa, Vision, Ultron, Sentinel, Nightcrawler.
Medusa's ability to shut down robots is very valuable and will be very useful for Act 5 Ultron as well as helping when it comes to Variant. She also has armor break and armor shatter.
Vision is also a great champ as he has double immunties and a power burn and heal block. His awakened ability is really good and is kinda key in order to effectively create a power lock mechanism since he gains power back after burning so can keep spamming his specials. But just having the ability to power burn on his sp1 and sp2 is so useful in so many scenarios. Also if you happen to have a Cap IW there is a synergy which makes his specials burn all power.
Ultron is also a double immunity champ but he also has a heal at 50% and 25%. This is very useful for questing as in the higher end content you will take block damage. with this however you can sustain him longer then other champs without the need for potions. His awakened ability heals him when he takes energy damage so not something which is needed to make him a good champ and to be honest has very niche uses.
Sentinel is a again a double immunity champ that is very tanky can heal block, armor break, incinerate and even has a heal. He has a huge benefit from being awakened. However he can still work unawakened. Building up those analysis charges can be done by doing a 4 hit combo into block and dashing back. This is a bit of a rank up but its viable. Once he gets to 100 analysis charges he is a beast.
the double immunity comes in handy a lot in act 5 and beyond to deal with bio-hazard nodes
Out of your 4* roster
Magic is very handy. Power lock very useful for some content in act 5 and variant so i would say yes she is worth taking up.
Blade is still useful unawakened and you do have a GR for his synergy so would say he is a viable champion to take up. His danger sense has so many uses and can really help with taking down the bosses in act 5 so again i would say worthy of ranking up.
other then those 2 i would say maybe domino might be worthy of ranking up but it depends on rest of your team.
If AA was duped then he would be worthy.
Six 4* 5/50 awakened
Hyperion, 🌟 Lord, Vision (AoU), Wolverine, Elektra, Luke Cage.
In terms of 5* I would say they should be ranked 3 in this order
Medusa
Ultron
Sentinel ( if you awaken him then r3 him second)
I put ultron second as his ability to regen at 50% and 25% is good for questing and clearing paths. this will also save you potions. However if you are confident in your skill and comfortable with parrys etc that your not needing potions when you clear paths then r3 sentinel before him.
I would hold of on r3 Vision since you have him as 5/50. Save the resources for other champions for now.