Turreted Enhanced AX Multicannons vs. Scouts and Cyclops | Raw Footage | Elite Dangerous: Odyssey

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CMDR The Riz

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Published on December 10, 2022 5:25:55 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBpdKfKV6zw

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Elite: Dangerous (2014)

Duration: 23:30

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Scouts
6:48 - Xeno Scanner Troubles
9:14 - Cyclops Fight
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The new AX Multicannons have arrived and I decided to give them a try at the Wakata CZ in HIP 23716.

Unfortunately for me, I was in for a very, VERY rough ride.

Now, let me be honest here - the Raw Videos playlist showcases straight raw gameplay footage, the good and the bad. This isn't one of those "Look! I insta-killed a Hydra over a planet-side port by ramming it with a Type-9 after building up speed with gravity for TWO HOURS!!!1!" videos. I struggled to take down that Cyclops with two of those Multicannons and a pair of standard Fixed AX Dumbfire racks; this video showcases that. I could probably do better with more practice, but I wanted to capture my initial frustration with this type of loadout - just don't get me started on that Xeno Scanner, or that all of the swarms in the instance seem to really love my Clipper 😡

For reference, this is what I'm use to when dealing with Cyclopes:

https://youtu.be/VaJqXxXu-dM
https://youtu.be/-ZKLRjImArc

I'm also no stranger to AX CZ combat:

https://youtu.be/3L4oVFAEp4I
https://youtu.be/Qe236dM34EE

I now fully understand why many players are having difficulty dealing with entry-level Interceptors when they're using these weapons: they're hard to use and don't deal much damage, thus requiring more time to exert and destroy Interceptor hearts. That additional time increases the overall risk of the engagement, especially if there are other Interceptors, missile-spamming Scouts, Thargon swarms, and NPCs that will always agitate those swarms nearby.

If you're just hunting Scouts, the new Enhanced AX Multicannons will serve you well. Otherwise, I strongly recommend putting in the effort for the Salvation Shard Cannons or Plasma Chargers - your sanity will thank you.

That said, I'll probably try out the entire Enhanced line of human AX weapons. Who knows - maybe the upcoming Missile Racks and Gimballed Multicannons will work a bit better than what I had here.

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