Let's Discuss Firebird!

[relic 59]

I have begun to use Firebird quite often now. But I'm having difficulty matching it with a hull and paint. Any suggestions?

[r_GaIaxy2 8,611]

I have begun to use Firebird quite often now. But I'm having difficulty matching it with a hull and paint. Any suggestions?

Wasp, Hornet or Viking and Storm

[relic 59]

Wasp, Hornet or Viking and Storm

Thank you for the reply. I like to go after the flag, and did OK with Wasp but get one shot by the big guns out in the open - namely rail/shaft/thunder. I am practicing with Viking and it seems to last longer on the field, but without the speed though and cannot close the gap to make Firebird effective. Maybe I am on the wrong maps? 

 

I don't understand the philosophy of having the same paint as the turret you are using. I thought you were supposed to get the opposite paint: long turret/short paint or short turret/long paint?

 

Can someone explain further why paint should match protection from your own turret?

[r_GaIaxy2 8,611]

Thank you for the reply. I like to go after the flag, and did OK with Wasp but get one shot by the big guns out in the open - namely rail/shaft/thunder. I am practicing with Viking and it seems to last longer on the field, but without the speed though and cannot close the gap to make Firebird effective. Maybe I am on the wrong maps? 

Short/Small Maps - Firebird, Viking and Storm

Medium Maps - Firebird Hornet and Corrosion

Long/Big Maps - Firebird Wasp and Tundra

 

 

I don't understand the philosophy of having the same paint as the turret you are using. I thought you were supposed to get the opposite paint: long turret/short paint or short turret/long paint?

Firebirds are very popular at your rank. I find storm very valuable on my low acc, despite me using Firebird. Tundra or Corrosion is great as well, but it unlocks a few ranks away. 

[relic 59]

Short/Small Maps - Firebird, Viking and Storm

Medium Maps - Firebird Hornet and Corrosion

Long/Big Maps - Firebird Wasp and Tundra

 

 

Firebirds are very popular at your rank. I find storm very valuable on my low acc, despite me using Firebird. Tundra or Corrosion is great as well, but it unlocks a few ranks away. 

Very nice guideline! I will try that. Much appreciated!!!

[TG159 734]

Thank you for the reply. I like to go after the flag, and did OK with Wasp but get one shot by the big guns out in the open - namely rail/shaft/thunder. I am practicing with Viking and it seems to last longer on the field, but without the speed though and cannot close the gap to make Firebird effective. Maybe I am on the wrong maps? 

 

I don't understand the philosophy of having the same paint as the turret you are using. I thought you were supposed to get the opposite paint: long turret/short paint or short turret/long paint?

 

Can someone explain further why paint should match protection from your own turret?

Of hornet has not enough armour but Viking not enough speed, Hunter my friend is for u, get it m1 ho it's the worst m0 but the best m1.

[BSG-62 512]

Don't use Firebird. It causes global warming. 

[Thomas11239 366]

M3 worth it? Or twins M3?

[Gigalink 116]

Both are good choices. As a twins user, I say twins, but fire m3 is good too from what I've seen.

[pwhite 120]

I would like a kit like Prometheus but with a Wasp M3 instead of a Hunter M3. Better yet, make them XTs! It should be called the "Dragon Kit".

That is the worst idea ever.

 

I don't get why everyone puts Firebird on medium and heavy hulls. There is so much more it can do on light hulls, and for medium and heavy hulls its limited range makes it difficult to kill anything. I always thought short range weapons go best for light hulls, and for medium and heavy hulls medium range and long range turrets go best.

That is because medium  hulls (hunter) are better suited for a gun with timed damage.

Edited January 29, 2016 by pwhite

[Gigalink 116]

I don't get why everyone puts Firebird on medium and heavy hulls. There is so much more it can do on light hulls, and for medium and heavy hulls its limited range makes it difficult to kill anything. I always thought short range weapons go best for light hulls, and for medium and heavy hulls medium range and long range turrets go best.

A dumb tanker puts it not knowing the best map for a heavy short range combo.

 

A smart tanker intentionally uses that combo on maps that are small and have many enemies. The more small and dense a map is, the better heavy short range combos work since they dont have to chase around enemies.

[DonCarnage 1,270]

M3 worth it? Or twins M3?

Each player has the experience of playing. For me, I would strongly like to buy Twins, and that's why I already have the Firebird M3. But I don't use it, as usual. If you are an XP-player, don't buy Twins or Firebird,  just try to buy other paints or other guns or hulls. You can choose based on what you want. Anyways, it all depends on the style of your gameplay.

 

Firebird is only good in some maps, like Island, Sandbox, Boombox and Short bridge. This means you'll be able to use Firebird very well in the small maps. 

 

It's the same with Twins, it's good but it depends. If you use drugs, it becomes very strong.

 

Good luck buying whatever you want. Always be sure it's what you need, don't worry about the appearance.  :P

[l.Supreme 2,253]

I love this gun, coming to my garage soon I hope :)

[george_ace 57]

The M3 version of the Firebird is really expensive so I would say don't get it unless you really like that particular turret.

[Danemarker 29]

I think, I would buy it, honestly if you start plaing with firebird, you get addicted to it. It's accually quite irritating, because I get used to it so much, that i can not use anything else.

[Benefactor 6,888]

I think, I would buy it, honestly if you start plaing with firebird, you get addicted to it. It's accually quite irritating, because I get used to it so much, that i can not use anything else.

True that.

[firerey101 67]

should i get m2 fire or m2 rico?

[Typo 1,299]

Fire M2. Ricochet M2 is good too but it requires Micro upgrades for effectiveness. Firebird is one of the strongest M2s OP straight out of the box.

[The-Operator219 1,929]

Hm, noted.

As far as my current plan goes: I skip out on Vulcan M2 because I don't have enough crystal income to support active MUing.

And I get Firebird M2 and Viking M2 with Loam, I guess.

[Benefactor 6,888]

Hm, noted.

As far as my current plan goes: I skip out on Vulcan M2 because I don't have enough crystal income to support active MUing.

And I get Firebird M2 and Viking M2 with Loam, I guess.

I like this plan. A LOT.

[tylerra_TURBO 3]

i use hornet m0 with my firebird it's a great combo

i love that combo as well shoutout to you

[tylerra_TURBO 3]

my dream weapon is firebird XT m3 and hornet XT m3 but i dont have enogh crystla income to pay the insurance bills i have 

[destroyer93_lucky 59]

i already have fire m2 is it worth it to buy m3? is the damage difference worth 275k crystals?

[Gigalink 116]

I've used M3 Firebird and man does it get kills! It's one of the fastest killers once it gets in range since it empties out its bar fast.

[r_GaIaxy2 8,611]

i already have fire m2 is it worth it to buy m3? is the damage difference worth 275k crystals?

Definitely 

Edited February 24, 2016 by r_GaIaxy2