[Gameplay] Shaft - Guide CTF

[delnina2 1,570]

Hello everybody !

                                 Today we will talk about shaft !                           

 

Shaft - What is it ?

Shaft in another words is a sniper, Shaft has a wonderful scope which allow you shoot precisely !

Shaft has two modes, both are long range : Scope - mode, and arcade mode . At the arcade mode you shoot single shot with a medium damage

At the scope mode you can shoot  a shot with the highest damage - 222hp - ( m3) ! With this damage you can kill wasps and hornets in one shoot, which gives you a huge advantage.

                                                                                                                                                          

 

                                                                                                                                                     

Shaft's Stereotypes: (CTF)                                                                               

I. Shaft can only defend and cant attack well . Wrong ! 

Shaft can be a great attacker but you must to know how to use shaft to attack ! 

II. Shaft arcade shots are poor . Wrong !

They are strong enough ! With double power you can kill a hanter in 2 shots ! 

III. With shaft you wont reach to the top 3 at the table score easily .  True !

Shaft usually dont take flag or return and other players do . 

 

Shaft as a defender:  (CTF)

 

Do it: 

I. shoot in light hulls first, the heavy and medium will be slower and your teammates will kill them . 

II. Use Double power against havey hulls ( without Double armor ) or against light hulls with double armor . 

III. Change you place form time to time . It will surprise the enemies and you will survive for a longer time. 

IV. Use mines .

V. Shoot at the player with flag as soon as possible. 

VI. If you see an enemy jumping shoot him while the jump . He may be flipped. 

VII. If the base is empty stand on the flag . ( your base)

VIII. Kill isida first

IX. Shoot railguns one second before they shoot.

Don't do it: 

I. Don't take nitro . You dont need it. 

II. Don't stand in a open place . Hide between walls, shrubs, etc ... 

III. Don't shoot at you teammates for no reason .

 

Good hulls: 

Viking,Dictator,Mammoth and Titan .  

* If you are in very big map, Hornet,Hunter and even wasp will be a good choice

 

Good paints: 

Especially against Long range turrets. For example - Shaft,Railgun,Smoky etc ..

 

Shaft as an attacker: (CTF)                                                                                 

 

Do it: 

I. Stand in place that is overlooking on the enemy's base .

II. Use nitro. 

III. Shoot at the Heavy and Medium hulls. These hulls can block you the way of you teammates for a long time.

IV. Kill isida first.

V. Shoot at the player with flag as soon as possible.

VI. If the enemy's base is empty take the flag.

VII. Shoot railguns one secound before they shoot. 

VIII. If you will be in a "duel" with someone that has shotgun ( for example Ricochet) , use arcade mode and use shot and run tactic.

 

Don't do it: 

I. Don't attack alone. You may be not effective. (Usually) 

II. Don't change you place . The enemies may find you even faster.

III. Don't leave your position even if the enemy's flag is taken . 

 

Good hulls: 

Wasp,Hornet,Hunter,Viking,Titan.                                                                                             

 

Good paints: 

Especially against medium range turrets - Thunder,Ricochet,Vulcan, Hammer, etc ... 

 

 

MicroUpgardes: 

MicroUpgardes are important especially in shaft. Shaft is a great turret for microupgardes. the microupgardes are massive, effective and worth every crystal. 

For example: At M3+ Shaft scope mode damage reach to 280hp ! 

 

Good Places for shaft in different maps: (CTF)       S                 

 

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Edited July 21, 2015 by delnina2

[delnina2 1,570]

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[Kid95 67]

Defender or attacker, I use Shaft on Hornet. I find Hornet useful in defense when I'm in a wrong position due to respawning or something that may have led me to a bad position. At these times I have no choice but to chase the flag carrier and that's when Hornet is very useful. Wasp may not be a good choice for this because it's a bit weaker and gets flipped over easily from recoil but I know there are people who will prove me wrong.

 

Still, good work on the article. People should hopefully get an idea that Shafters aren't unskilled players. It's just that they see the wrong people using the turret.

[delnina2 1,570]

 

True ! I agree with everyword. I made some change in the guide thanks to your reply .

Edited June 27, 2015 by delnina2

[kayitsiz 621]

But I was making a guide about shaft!  :(  :(

Anyway, I think you should write more  :)

[momy950666 960]

good one

[delnina2 1,570]

But I was making a guide about shaft!  :(  :(

Anyway, I think you should write more  :)

If you will have some ideas to add, Tell me :) . 

[kayitsiz 621]

 

Hello everybody !

 

Today we will talk about shaft ! 

 

 

Shaft - What is it ?

Shaft in another words is a sniper, Shaft has a wonderful scope which allow you shoot precisely !

Shaft has two modes, both are long range : Scope - mode, and arcade mode . At the arcade mode you shoot single shot with a medium damage(you should explain more)

At the scope mode you can shoot  a shot with the highest damage - 205hp - ( m3)(260, M3+) ! With this damage you can kill wasps and hornets in one shoot, which gives you a huge advantage.

 

Shaft's Stereotypes: 

 

I. Shaft can only defend and cant attack well . Wrong ! (Right! If you define attacking with active moving, right.

If  you define attacking fightning near to the opponent, wrong. This is about definitions.)

Shaft can be a great attacker but you must to know how to use shaft to attack ! 

II. Shaft arcade shots are poor . Wrong !

They are strong enough ! With double power you can kill a hammer in 2 shots ! (kill a hammer? You kill hulls)

(Did you want to say "like hammer"?)

III. With shaft you wont reach to the top 3 at the table score easily .  True !

Shaft usually dont take flag or return and other players do . (If the opponent is full of light tanks :) This is about player types)

 

Shaft as a defender . 

 

Do it: 

I. shoot in light hulls first, the heavy and medium will be slower and your teammates will kill them . (this may change a lot)

II. Use Double power against havey hulls ( without Double armor ) or against light hulls with double armor . 

III. Change you place form time to time . It will surprise the enemies and you will survive for a longer time. (ıf your route is safe)

IV. Use mines .

V. Shoot at the player with flag as soon as possible. 

VI. If you see an enemy jumping shoot him while the jump . He may be flipped. 

VII. If the base is empty stand on the flag . 

VIII. Kill isida first

IX. Shoot railguns one second before they shoot. 

Don't do it:  

I. Don't take nitro . You dont need it. 

II. Don't stand in a open place . Hide between walls, shrubs, etc ... 

III. Don't shoot at you enemies for no reason . (You should define "no reason")

 

Good hulls: 

Viking,Dictator,Mammoth and Titan .  

* If you are in very big map, Hornet,Hunter and even wasp will be a good choice

 

Good paints: 

Especially against Long range turrets. For example - Shaft,Railgun,Smoky etc .. (paints are about opponent types)

 

Shaft as an attacker: 

 

Do it: 

I. Stand in place that is overlooking on the enemy's base .

II. Use nitro. 

III. Shoot at the Heavy and Medium hulls. These hulls can block you the way of you teammates for a long time.(ıf they are not drugger or isida, outnumbering may work also)

IV. Kill isida first.

V. Shoot at the player with flag as soon as possible.

VI. If their enemy's base is empty take the flag. (You won't probably success, you shouls wait for help)

VII. Shoot railguns one secound before they shoot. 

Don't do it: 

I. Don't attack alone. You may be not effective. (ıf you won't do sneakly attacks...)

II. Don't change you place . The enemies may find you even faster.

III. Don't leave you stand after the flag is taken . (You can waste the opponents time :) )

 

Good hulls: 

Wasp,Hornet,Hunter,Viking,Titan.

 

Good paints: 

Especially against medium range turrets - Thunder,Ricochet,Vulcan, Hammer, etc ... 

 

 

MicroUpgardes: 

MicroUpgardes are important especially in shaft. Shaft is a great turret for microupgardes. the microupgardes are massive, effective and worth every crystal. (except M0 and M2)

 

#That's it guys Hope it was helpfull ! Use shaft ! See at the battlefiled.

 

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#AnswerThePoll.

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Tips should be more clear

[delnina2 1,570]

 

 

Microupgardes . No. Mu are important in m2 m1 m0 ... 

 

(ıf you won't do sneakly attacks.) Senakly attacks dont work with shaft because they have someone in the base . 

As I said " If the enemy base is empty Take the flag . You will probably secuses I did it a lot of times . 

outnumbering  = ?_? 

(You can waste the opponents time = ?_? 

And I said it because in many times the whole team is running after the player with the flag . so the base is empty and you can take the flag again. 

 

No reason is no reason . - Dont flip someone only because you want to flip him . 

 (kill a hammer? You kill hulls)

(Did you want to say "like hammer"?) - Hunter xD Thanks 

 

 

Edited June 27, 2015 by delnina2

[kayitsiz 621]

Microupgardes . No. Mu are important in m2 m1 m0 ... 

 

(ıf you won't do sneakly attacks.) Senakly attacks dont work with shaft because they have someone in the base . If can still work.

As I said " If the enemy base is empty Take the flag . You will probably secuses I did it a lot of times . If there is always one man, hard because you don't any a gun which can help for capturing a lot. Another way, killing isn't better? Someone will come, until that time killing or waiting may work better.

outnumbering  = ?_? Kill weak ones, so the others will be alone to do. Of course, for a short time

(You can waste the opponents time = ?_? Fight there until death, they will have to kill you, and they will be less effective against flag carrier

And I said it because in many times the whole team is running after the player with the flag . so the base is empty and you can take the flag again. 

Then you can sneakly attack and work better. Let pro fşag carriers do their job.

 

You are using shaft, so probably your hull will be slower than main opponent, so they can catch you. Another way, you won't live enough when they notice you.

No reason is no reason . - Dont flip someone only because you want to flip him . Everyone is opponent, every shot works. What is no reason!? 

 (kill a hammer? You kill hulls)

(Did you want to say "like hammer"?) - Hunter xD Thanks

 

The point which I couldn't understand is if there is anyone in the base or not.  :huh:

Edited June 27, 2015 by kayitsiz

[delnina2 1,570]

The point which I couldn't understand is if there is anyone in the base or not.  :huh:

 

 

.

No -_- Flag is way more important then a kill .  - killing isn't better?

No outnumbering isn't better .

Flag is better .- Fight there until death, they will have to kill you, and they will be less effective against flag carrier .

No. You should be a pro "flag carrier".- Let pro fşag carreirs do their job

Yes you do.-  you won't live enough

Yeah I had a mistake there I worte enemies insted teammates xD Sorry about that - What is no reason!?

 

Thank you very much for your attention ! 

 

 

Edited June 27, 2015 by delnina2

[kayitsiz 621]

I think we have different ideas about shaft.

Anyway, good luck  :)

[delnina2 1,570]

Thanks

 

# By the way it looks that you really care from this guide, And you want to share with tanki community your ideas . So if it's really important for you then I 'll close the topic and you will be able to create your .

Edited June 27, 2015 by delnina2

[kayitsiz 621]

No problem, my guide will be very long and complicated. :) Also I need every help :(  :unsure:

[delnina2 1,570]

No problem, my guide will be very long and complicated. :) Also I need every help :(  :unsure:

So to close it? Or not to close it ? 

[kayitsiz 621]

So to close it? Or not to close it ? 

No no. :)

[dataDyne 24]

I don't like the new Shaft. It's too streamlined and "noob friendly".

 

The old Shaft (shaking crosshair, no laser) felt much more like a sniper.

You were awarded with alot of kills if you had good aim. Cover/hiding played a much bigger role, but now everyone can see where you are.

 

Enemies can just avoid the laser. Professional Shaft players are punished just so that the noob Shaft players can have an easier time aiming.

[dilsharox 2,395]

nice

[delnina2 1,570]

thank you