Let's Discuss Ricochet!

[Bydo 20,121]

rico is really cool

it used to be one of the coolest guns out there but since they have modified it so much its in my books worse then smokey

 

sure you can do recoil and hit around buildings but i`m finding it slow at loading and shooting well its more becoming like rail and that is not what it originally started out as ,,they need to go back to how it was before ..make it better then fire and insida,,

 

also make a ricochet for the XT system right now you can`t play with XT there is none for it

Edited December 13, 2015 by frozen_heart

[austen_pierce 1,948]

Ricochet XT - give it horns and markings of a bull.

 

Still not sure I'd buy it... I just can't see paying that much more for the Same equipment

Edited December 14, 2015 by austen_pierce

[HaloScorpionV2 438]

Ricochet XT - give it horns and markings of a bull.

 

Still not sure I'd buy it... I just can't see paying that much more for the Same equipment

Isnt Thunder Viking XT a bull?

[The_Smoky_Project 25]

it used to be one of the coolest guns out there but since they have modified it so much its in my books worse then smokey

 

sure you can do recoil and hit around buildings but i`m finding it slow at loading and shooting well its more becoming like rail and that is not what it originally started out as ,,they need to go back to how it was before ..make it better then fire and insida,,

 

also make a ricochet for the XT system right now you can`t play with XT there is none for it

Rico is nothing like Railgun. Railgun does a large amount of burst damage in one shot, while Rico does a lot a damage per second with several.

 

Ricochet was, in my opinion, THE best gun before the rebalence. After that, though, it was considered one of the worst guns in the game with poor damage and punishing reload times. It was gradually buffed over and over after this and is now one of the stronger guns in the game.

 

Asking for Rico to be more powerful than Isida and Firebird is absurd. Both of these guns are already hurt enough by their pitiful range. Their mega-high DPS is all they have.

[elliot5445 12]

I use Ricochet almost exclusively, and am obviously ​Extremely in love with​ a fan of the turret.  I joined tanki a few years ago, and after dabbling in twins and shaft I settled on Ricochet.  How are people saying its not a good gun?  Without using any drugs (mainly cause I'm too miserly) I can make it to the top three in most scenarios. 

 

ADVANTAGES

 

In my mind there are many pluses to the gun.  First of all, the ability to Ricochet off of walls is a huge plus, especially in trolling​ engaging friendly players on the battlefield.  Many is the time I have heard the curses of unfortunate tanks that are hiding around the corner, hoping to escape in time (especially on the alleyways in Rio) before meeting defeat.  Only negatives I have found with this is that in occasional fits of noobnishness/sleepyness I will fire randomly several times until I self-destruct from the rebound, usually with a few tanks nearby to see (and laugh) at my failure.

 

I have found it to have a high damage rate, and only need 5/6 shots for a small hull, 10 with medium hulls, and 15 or so for large turrets using fully upgraded m1 rico.  With double damage its nearly invincible if paired with Viking or Hornet, and with double armor and mammoth I can protect the flag from repeated attacks without any health kits or isidia assistance.

 

Probably one of the greatest feelings you can get while playing with rico is when a railgun is firing, you shoot one fiery ball at the corner of the hull, and knock the shot into the distance.  Being next to a freshly fired railgun is held (in my book) to be one of the most refreshing moments of tankionline, especially as you destroy the helpless tank.  definitely one of the aspects that make this gun awesome.

 

DOWNSIDES

 

Every hero has some flaw, and rico is no exception.  Some are things that don't really bother me, mainly because I'm a pro with it (insert laughing trolls), but I thought they were worth putting in here.

 

Many tankers complain of the recoil from Rico as being too strong and knocking off their aim too easily, especially with lighter hulls.  I agree with this somewhat, but if you apply yourself as I have its not incredibly hard to keep it on target.  Lots of practice is needed to master the rico-il (dadum-tss), which does bring the gun down a bit.

 

Looking back, many people complain of slow reload.  I've got a foot in the boat with the rest of you, and while taking out a single enemy is fairly easy, getting caught in a swarm doesn't help your d/l.  With careful usage of firing and knowing how many shots a tank needs, you can safely maneuver yourself to victory.

 

BEST COMBOS

 

Personally my fav combos are Ricochet with m1 Hornet,  Viking, and Mammoth (occasionally m1 titan, not too much though), varying on what I need it for.  Hornet is great for sneaking onto the enemy turf on CTF and CP.  On a similar note, Mammoth is great for guarding the flag in CTF, and having an isidia nearby to heal any damages will ensure that no one gets the flag.  Viking is best for DM and TDM when you need more armor.

 

Hope this short comprehensive guide helps someone become a better Rico user!

Edited December 16, 2015 by elliot5445

[austen_pierce 1,948]

Rebound. I've thought for a long time that shots that really should not have bounced directly back at me did so anyway. Has anyone else been smacked by a round that according to real world geometry should have bounced harmlessly elsewhere?

[canadarules 1,938]

ricochet was way more OP back in the old days oh how i wish it was still the same

[austen_pierce 1,948]

Playing with Ricochet last night I noticed something new, which does not bode well for Rico at high ranks.

 

It's an ugly beast called LAG

 

When Rico encounters lag, my fire rate drops... To the point where I'm only firing once or twice per second when I should be pumping out rounds two or three times as fast.

 

I've noted in earlier posts that higher ranks are all about doing as much damage as possible as quickly as possible. Fires and freezes, and drugging thunders and rails rule.

 

Rico is extremely powerful at M3+, trust me, I've been on the receiving end, even with M3 Viking, and been pounded to pulp. But when lag happens, and it happens ALOT, especially when entering a nest of multiple tanks, Rico's slow pump just doesn't get the job done.

 

This is very upsetting to me since I am about to drop almost $500k crys on Redneck kit just to get M3 Rico early.

 

They HAVE GOT to fix this

[Rooky 414]

ricochet was way more OP back in the old days oh how i wish it was still the same

Well, I still like it. Even though, it is not as OP as before, still it is a strong weapon and can be played with in almost all maps. :)

[ghost-guns 1,486]

I tried rico M3 in the test server and I wasn't blown away tbh. It doesn't have the immediate power of something like firebird, thunder or hammer.

[Typo 1,299]

May be you haven't mastered it then. Rico M3 is definitely better than Thunder and Hammer. 

[The_blacklisted 22]

last 1000 xp to rank up for rico m2

:ph34r:

Edited December 23, 2015 by The_blacklisted

[JoaoxXx 27]

ricochet in 3 shots (balls) damage 315 or more. is impossible but kill my dictator in 3 balls.~

 

because he can do damage so strong?

 

and sometimes the shots nor touches my tank and do the same damage!

 

or are using some hack or else I do not know.

 

fodase 3 shots makes damage more than 315

 

it's incredible

[austen_pierce 1,948]

It's lag. Happens with all weapons. Remember that where you see yourself on a map is never exactly where the server thinks you are. So what if you went behind a wall or around a corner or building. You'll still take a couple of hits from Rico and Twins. Rail Thunder and Shaft will still hit you. Constant fire weapons will still roast you for another second or two (not including afterburn).

 

Only way to prevent this is to be well and truly behind cover a full second or two BEFORE the enemy fires.

Edited December 23, 2015 by austen_pierce

[ghost-guns 1,486]

I might get viking M3 and fully MU my ricochet, but I will need to rank up AGAIN. This is what I hate about this game... it takes forever to get the equipment I want to get.

[BossMan_Papa 4]

M1 RICO OR M1 ISIDA

[Typo 1,299]

Ricochet is better. But its kinda hard to learn which is what I feel.

[deadmanrising 715]

I tried rico M3 in the test server and I wasn't blown away tbh. It doesn't have the immediate power of something like firebird, thunder or hammer.

But it is more useful than hammer on MANY maps and is kind of an all rounder

 

I wouldn't recommend it on CP though

[deadmanrising 715]

M1 RICO OR M1 ISIDA

Isida performs better at your rank

[LightTankKitM3 32]

M3 RICO BOYZ, IT'S FINALLY HERE

[austen_pierce 1,948]

Sooooooo damn jealous!

 

I've ditched my alts and am grinding through the General ranks, hoarding every crystal in hopes of affording Redneck kit. IMO this is the only way to get Rico M3... Early unlock via kit.

 

I did get a couple of 3 hour Premium Account missions. The paint was meh... Especially against firebirds... I missed my Loam. Double crystal battle funds were nice though. :)

[The_blacklisted 22]

Sooooooo damn jealous!

I've ditched my alts and am grinding through the General ranks, hoarding every crystal in hopes of affording Redneck kit. IMO this is the only way to get Rico M3... Early unlock via kit.

I did get a couple of 3 hour Premium Account missions. The paint was meh... Especially against firebirds... I missed my Loam. Double crystal battle funds were nice though. :)

 

Brought m2 rico on the sale :D

Now 9999999999xp to m3 :o

[KIDTANK_XXX 2]

Brought m2 rico on the sale :D

Now 9999999999xp to m3 :o

Buy = Bought 

Bring = Brought 

 

 

 

 

get your grammar right please 

you've been officially warned 

 

(Incredible administrator of tanki)

 

^_^

[LightTankKitM3 32]

Buy = Bought 

Bring = Brought 

 

 

 

 

get your grammar right please 

you've been officially warned 

 

(Incredible administrator of tanki)

 

^_^

You can't be an admin at WO1

[NewbieCake 3,067]

I am not sure why, but people consider this turret "noob". Imo it's hard to master.