Pro's Guide To Railgun (Offence)

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Railgun, previously known as the Fear Machine, is one of the most versatile turrets currently in the game. It is an outstanding choice for camping and attacking. It is a turret, which when used aptly, can screw an opponent or else can end you in screwed up situations. Well, in this article, you will find all that you require to become a pro in using the Fear Machine.  

Before you read, make sure you have ample time as you are going to need it

Know your Turret

First off, know the damage, recoil, shot preparation, and reload of your Railgun approximately. It will help you plan your shot precisely and deliver the finishing shot. Secondly, use the turret frequently and get some practice. It will help you in understanding your turret and the way it shoots. The better you know the turret, the better you use it!

Mind the shot preparation delay!
Railgun is the only turret currently in the game that has a delay in shooting after you press the spacebar or shooting button. The 1-second delay, if not considered, has an adverse effect over your gameplay. Preparing your shot beforehand is what expected when using a Railgun.

Never shoot haphazardly
Railgun has a long reload, and hence, it is advised not to shoot randomly. If you do so and an opponent spots you, you have to die or run away (which will bruise your ego). Having your Railgun ready helps a lot in battles.

 

Pair Railgun properly with hulls.
Pairing Railgun properly with hulls, according to your playing style helps you a lot.

Wasp: A universal combo apt for any mode. Wasp's speed and Railgun's massive damage when paired can be lethal. Since Wasp is quite lightweight, it is not appropriate to shoot in mid-air (while going over ramps, bridges and props). Best when used with Hyperion, Crisis, Booster, Defender, Sprinter and Supplier.

Hornet: An omnipotent combo, capable of performing miracles in any game mode. Hornet's overdrive, when paired with a Double Damage and Railgun, can work wonders! Excellent when paired with Engineer, Crisis, Booster, Sprinter, Defender and Supplier.

 Hopper: An awesome combo perfect for ASL, RGB and CTF. Hopper's outstanding manoeuvrability and overdrive are too good when paired with Railgun. Can be paired with Engineer, Sprinter, Crisis, Booster, Defender and Supplier to give maximum output.

Hunter: One of the most basic and easy-to-use combos. Hunter's balance of speed and health can aid you in using Railgun. One of the combos suggested for a newbie. Excellent when paired with Sprinter, Crisis, Defender, Booster and Hyperion.

Viking: A combo perfect for any mode. Viking's overdrive, the Berserk Reactor, when paired with Railgun, is excellent at destroying the Juggernaut. Great when paired with Crisis, Sprinter, Defender, Booster and Hyperion.

Dictator: A combo excellent for supporting teammates in any modes. Dictator's height assists in aiming Railgun. Best when paired with Camper, Sprinter, Crisis, Defender, Booster and Hyperion.

Ares: One of the most basic combos. Can be used when using the turret for the first time. Excellent when paired with Camper, Crisis, Defender, Booster and Hyperion.

Titan: One of the combos preferred to start using Railgun. Titan's massive health helps in dying less frequently and also becoming a pro in using Railgun. Best when paired with Camper, Crisis, Defender, Booster and Hyperion.

Mammoth: One of the rarest seen combos, used by both pros and newcomers. Massive health aids in camping and also mastering the turret. Finest when paired with Camper, Crisis, Defender, Booster and Hyperion.

 

Find the right Augment for your playing style.
Railgun is best when used without Augments. But yes, choosing the right Augment affects your playing style drastically.

Round stabilization:
+Mk3 Railgun deals with an approximate damage 802.065-1415.466.
+An excellent choice for offence. The shot deals constant damage and has higher penetration. Best when paired with Crisis, Booster or any Assault drones. Allows the users to be in the frontline of the battle.  

Reinforced Aiming Transmission:
+Excellent choice in any mode provided you have a good supply of Double Damages. Vertical autoaim is decreased while the turret rotatory speed and acceleration are increased. Not advised for newcomers.

Round Destabilization:
+The Damage range and impact are increased. Useful for knocking off light hulls. Damage range-wide making the damage caused to the opponent unpredictable. Excellent when paired with medium hulls.

Electromagnetic Accelerator "Scout":
+Reload and Shot preparation is reduced allowing to fire shots in quick succession. Great when paired with light and medium hulls and a great choice for offence. Excellent when paired with Defender, Booster and Crisis.

Large Calibre Rounds:
+An excellent choice for support in battles. Best when paired with medium hulls. Boards well with Booster, Sprinter, Crisis, Brutus and Supplier.

 "Death Herald" Compulsator:
+As said an excellent choice for "Bounty Hunters" or "Predators". Works well at higher modifications. A good supply of Double Damages and Drones like Booster or Crisis is a must for this Augment.

 Hyperspace Rounds:
+Augment meant only for pros and legends of Railgun. Shooting through multiple tanks is a must for this augment. Using Double Damage and drones like Booster or Crisis helps a lot to bust through multiple tanks.

 Super Armor-Piercing Rounds:
+Not much is known about this augment, but yes, from the description it is clear that it is an excellent choice to disable armour of other tanks. In my opinion, it is best in any game mode. Pairing with Double Damage, 2 shots are lethal enough to destroy light hulls.

 

Have the right attitude
Having the right attitude is key to success in using Railgun. Approach opponents with ferocity; never underestimate yourself, even if you have low-grade equipment. Being high in spirits while using a turret like Railgun is always going to help you in using it better!

 

Choose the right shot effect.

If you have shot effects, it is best to put them to use. According to a survey conducted, one's playing style is greatly affected by the visuals. So when you use a shot effect, it disturbs your opponent and hence gives you an advantage. Well, this doesn't apply to highly seasoned players who can adapt to any visuals, but at least it gives you an advantage. The advantage may be little, but yes, it does matter.

 

Optional Tip
Well, this is an optional one which I prefer. Play some beat, pop, or at least your favourite music. Believe me, it helps!

 

Finally speaking, Railgun has been round the corner for a long time. Everyone has protection modules against it, so if you are unable to get kill once, twice, or thrice never lose hope. Just believe-

These words that I write are for someone like me
To know you're not alone
The moves that you make, yeah, they come with mistakes
Don't ever lose your hope
Just know, you were born for this
Just know, you were born for this

 

Hope this helps you in your journey with Tanki Online. Thanks for your time!

 

 

 

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[E_polypterus 2,374]

nice guide @Ironmantonystark !

 

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Great guide man. Very well organized and thought out. I really like the incorporation of pictures too!

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On 11/14/2020 at 12:32 AM, Person_Random said:

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Great guide - you have brilliantly executed the art of giving quick advice and tons of information without flooding us with text. I really enjoy you adding in that bit of song lyrics at the end; it provides a creative touch that lets us know that it's you writing the guide. I made a few changes with the guide, mainly removing the Wiki descriptions as they aren't quite needed when you describe it as well. It might be better to add the stats, like the changes to the parameters instead. But other than that, it's a well-written guide; with some more practice and execution, you'll be working your way to the Newspaper-quality content!

Edits: removed wiki descriptions, fixed many grammar errors.

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While giving advice and writing the guide out is your strong point, grammar seems to be lacking behind a bit. I'd recommend using a grammar checker and understanding how to fix these errors. I think if you fix that, that's going to be really beneficial and make your next pieces even better. Keep it up!

 

Well, thanks for the compliments. I will make sure to improve my grammar.

 

On 11/14/2020 at 7:58 AM, E_polypterus said:

nice guide @Ironmantonystark !

 

 

On 11/15/2020 at 12:43 AM, Zackery459 said:

Great guide man. Very well organized and thought out. I really like the incorporation of pictures too!

Edited November 16, 2020 by Ironmantonystark