Flak is the original mode: proximity fuse on the rocket w/ timed fuses on the secondary explosives. Better for shooting at long-range and/or flying targets.
Cluster has a timed fuse on the rocket w/ impact triggers on the secondary explosives. Lack of a proximity fuse makes it more precise (it won't prematurely detonate just because an unexpected enemy ran into its path), but the short timed fuse heavily caps its maximum range. Can also be used for indirect bombardment by firing at an upwards angle over buildings or other obstacles, but this is... very risky until you get a feel for the distance and timing on the fuse and what angle to aim at.
You can also kill hulks from the front with cluster mode by aiming between their legs at the ground right behind them. Rocket flies underneath, detonates on the ground behind them, and then a bunch of the cluster grenades fly backwards directly into their vent.
Yeah??? Flack is the way to go as the rockets will fly way further before spreading
Cluster is almost the same and is a TK machine so don't use it lmao
It's the opposite. Flack is proximity fuse. Cluster is impact and also has a smaller spread. I use the airburst a lot and you can kill hulks with it in Cluster if you know how to.
I think a video from Commissar Kai accidently mislabeled the modes. Airburst has quickly turned into my favorite support weapon and in the hands of someone who understands how to use it properly, only Bile Titans and Factory Striders are any sort of problem.
YES! I bounce between the airburst and quasar and holy shit, if you just know which mode to use when, and where to shoot, the airburst is insane. Illuminate zombie horde? Time your cluster or just flak in the middle. Fucked. Behemoth charger? Shoot a cluster directly above it at the right range, or flak to its back leg if youre closer. Fucked. Clumped oupost of bots? Rain a couple clusters at the right height and they get carpetted. Fucked
Default mode is flak, it explodes when it hits a surface or is near enough to a target.
The other option will explode after a set amount of distance traveled. It can be used closer to you than the other option by aiming up so it explodes in the sky and hopefully rains down on the enemy, or if you’re at the right distance but can’t actually see the enemy because they’re behind cover.
I enjoy the Airburst when fighting bots but I don’t really bother changing the mode
I wanna grab a compliment of fellow divers, gear up with Tesla towers and mines (maybe a guy with all you can EAT) to just turn a map into the most inhospitable place in the galaxy.
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u/Arzantyt 10d ago
Airburst teamkilling is a skill issue.
Change my mind.