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T5 Basic catalysts - Shortage
Archdemon_
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I have a problem with a shortage of T5 Basic catalysts
I've been playing the game since 2 or 3 months after it was released and have completed RTTL/ROL etc but still don't have a 2nd T5
I have 1 fully formed, and around 10k shards towards my next one, but am desperate to rank 5 at least 1 5* champ in the next couple of months. I've done an initial run through of act 5 but don't have the champs for 6.1 etc due to some really poor RNG (that's a different discussion though!)
the rarity of getting shards just seems beyond my understanding at the moment
I know most replies, to this will be "go and explore act 5 100%" as that seems to be the best way of getting them but wondered if anyone else has luck elsewhere in the game or can give me a pointer on where I should be focusing my efforts?
This month is the first month that I managed to 100% EQ UC, I don't have the free time for MAP5+ in AQ, nor Arena's. Buying 900 shards a week with glory isn't cutting it (a year or so to save, reeeeally???) I was hoping for some luck with the War rewards but that damned RNG wasn't my friend either...
Just looking for some clarification as cant really find any solid info or posts about it.
Thanks in advance!
Arch
I've been playing the game since 2 or 3 months after it was released and have completed RTTL/ROL etc but still don't have a 2nd T5
I have 1 fully formed, and around 10k shards towards my next one, but am desperate to rank 5 at least 1 5* champ in the next couple of months. I've done an initial run through of act 5 but don't have the champs for 6.1 etc due to some really poor RNG (that's a different discussion though!)
the rarity of getting shards just seems beyond my understanding at the moment
I know most replies, to this will be "go and explore act 5 100%" as that seems to be the best way of getting them but wondered if anyone else has luck elsewhere in the game or can give me a pointer on where I should be focusing my efforts?
This month is the first month that I managed to 100% EQ UC, I don't have the free time for MAP5+ in AQ, nor Arena's. Buying 900 shards a week with glory isn't cutting it (a year or so to save, reeeeally???) I was hoping for some luck with the War rewards but that damned RNG wasn't my friend either...
Just looking for some clarification as cant really find any solid info or posts about it.
Thanks in advance!
Arch
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The progress towards maxing out my first 5 star is oh so slow...!
Truthfully, it's about that time we see a bump in the UC EQ rewards, and perhaps a Cavalier difficulty to increase the availability. However, if a Cavalier difficulty were to be added, the difficulty would match the rewards. So if Variant is proving too difficult to acquire t5bc frags, a Cavalier difficulty in the EQ would likely be just as problematic for you. Supposedly next week the Glory Store will be updated, so that could mean a reduction in coat for the t5bc frags. Hopefully anyway.
Yes they should be rare, but not so much that many of my team members are in the same position i was back in June when they have played as long or as I
How have I played for so long and still have much to do you ask... I'll tell you the secret.
It's called having a life. A job to manage, a house to take care of and a wife to keep happy. And... a shortage of resources to rank up champs in order to progress quicker. Basically, playing when I have time.
Forget R5s for the moment. If / when you can have one, provided that you do have a champ worthy of R5 of course, great, do it. Make sure you farm those 6 T2As required too. But for the moment, a deep and diverse roster of R4s can get sooo much done in the game. Beat monthly uncollected EQs, help you explore Act 5 (which will give you 2 T5BCs btw, to help you get your first / second R5), explore monthly Epic side-quests etc. This should be your focus for the time being.
Just my approach.
I just feel my skill and timing gives me a little bit too small margins. Ranking up at least one of my best 5 stars would help give me a little edge. I am trying to complete act 5, and then explore it. The reward seems so enticing. But I'm a long way off. It took too many units just to become Uncollected.
I have Duped Hyperion, Darkhawk and Omega red at the moment, at rank 4 and over 100 sig.
I do feel some of the challenges with timing and skill might be helped by upgrading my phone... I have an older Samsung phone that is good enough, but a bit laggy and sluggish at times.
Well well. I do wish there were ways to get at least small amounts of T5BC fragments without completing UC EQ. That completing chapter 2 would award some small amount maybe. At least it would feel like making a little progress.
Keep in mind that Act 5, especially 5.3, is all about roster depth and roster diversity. Even the best team will not cut it for all material (even though those 3 you have at R4 and duped will put a ton of work). There is really no shortcut around it.
For example, it took me a while to move on past the Collector, because I didn't have good Mystics for 5.3.1 and I didn't feel that using other classes was working out for me. The next 3 chapters were easier, because I was good with Tech, Cosmics and Mutants. Then again a pause and then I pushed hard through 5.4. Currently I am sooo close to my 2 first R5s and (having 8 R4s) I am tempted to create a couple more before jumping in the R5s. Those damn T2As are never enough...
Joking aside, that's not what I meant.
However, if they are way above me they must have spent a lot more time and effort on the game than I have. And maybe they've built up much more skill than I've managed. I guess talent, timing and quick reaction times play a part even in a game like this. Maybe I've reached my limit in regards to skill, and ranking up is my only hope... lol
It's like I've reached a glass roof, and it takes a really long time (or spending real money) to collect the resources to advance further.
I'll keep on keeping on...!
Also, @Hector_1475 gave some sound advice in expanding your 5* R4s. More options always helps. For sure rank some Variant helpers and explore as much as you can! Those Rank Up Gems are clutch! As I said earlier in regards to the t5bcs becoming more available, all in due time. As you rank up more R4s, you'll be better prepared for higher tier content and in turn, get more resources to rank up R5s.
As to 5.3, yeah it's a bit of drag. The class specific quests can slow you down. However the nodes aren't that difficult. Just keep pressing forward! In my opinion, 5.4 is easier (and more fun) than 5.3. I put off Act 5 exploration for far too long myself,
and am now cleaning up. This is the order I'm doing it. 5.1, 5.4, 5.2, 5.3. 1 and 4 are already 100%. 5.2 is ALMOST done as well. Then it's back to 5.3 🤮. Cannot wait to finish this up and get that Elder's Bane title! Best of luck out there @Captain_Nietsch , indeed just keep on the keeping on!