Need some advice on my Fixer.

Hey guys, first post on the forum, so let me know if I'm doing anything wrong here. I'm just looking for any tips on my fixer loadout. I think it looks alright, but I can't get above 600 infamy. Any advice?

 

Try upgrading your stuff. I'll give a list on what you should upgrade first:
Repair Pulse
Standard Shield
Repair bolt
Big torpedo
Turbo
Tesla Bolt
The reason for this is that you should try to keep yourself alive for as longs as possible, so upgrading the shield and pulse would be mandatory for that reason. Then keeping your teammates alive is second priority(priority number one is safety. jk lol (CrazyRussianHacker reference) ), so upgrade the repair bolt. Big torpedo is your main weapon I assume, and helping your teammates deal damage is always helpful. The rest of the list is just the rest of the items. And like @CaffeinatedChris said, replace the Tesla bolt with an overboost(or nitro).

 

I would switch repair bolt for that box. You can heal yourself with box and survive longer. And overboost would be better than tesla bolt.

 

I would agree about upgrading the Repair Pulse. I use these quite a lot... if you can aim/lead your boats well, the repair pulse can be a life saver.

 

Best advice I can give is to not worry about the Infamy points. It is a grind for everybody, and takes a lot of time, especially when you are dependent on other players. Your win rate is always going to be around 50%. Have fun, work on your skills, and learn to play as a team (even when your friends don't).
Nice choice on boats tho. Fixer is the unsung hero of Battle Bay. I don't know anybody who would not want a fixer following them. Just don't be swayed by the Dark Side (i.e. Duct Tape)

 

Some really fast flanking speeder would not like anybody to follow them, because they are fast and when more than one person are flanking it's too noticeable for the enemy team.

 

Try to do more damage n fix others,
Use standard canon and box.
Overboost is much better as u can run to assist or to evade faster.

If all fail, be selfish n get a duct tape or change to another ship.

 

@Kraptastic, that is awesome advice.

 

Id suggest using Overboost or Turbo in the yellow slot (Stun isnt bad, but more a lategame option where it lasts 12+ seconds and your teammates are capeable of not firing on a stunned player).
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Personally I'd prefer a Cannon (Basic, sniper, blast) - The ability to do guaranteed damage wins games.
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The rest of your setup looks good, you just need practice and to level up your items.
I'd suggest leveling in this order:
1. Pulse
2. Turbo (speed is crucial in this game)
3. Bolt (getting to lvl 30 will give you a ton of healing output).

If you are short in parts then you can safely scrap some of the mortars - Big Berta is the only Mortar I have seen utilized with succes on a high level fixer.

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Some gameplay advice:
1. Identify your teams mvp and follow them (typically the highest infamy defender, shooter or enforcer). Too many games are lost trying to fix players that doesnt matter. Make it clear (ingame chat) who you intend to follow, then the others can decide for themselves if they want to be near heals.

2. Start every game with showing your teammates which healing items you are using. I.e. shoot a Repair Bolt near a speeder so he knows what to expect when coming back for heals.

3. Dont be a hero. Pulse+Bolt is a defensive healing loadout, be patient and stay well hidden. Let your team take the hits.

4. Improve your situational awareness. Always know where your team is, pay attention to the minimap (so an unfriendly speeder doesnt sneak up on you). Understanding where the action is going to happen is vital.

 

Basically what everyone else said.
I also use a torp (swift one) don’t spend any time properly aiming just launch in roughly the right direction. If you get a hit that’s a bonus.
The majority of wins I have had I have done 0 damage but managed to keep all/most of the team alive. It’s only when the enemy are down to three ships or so I would consider attacking and aiming properly.
Also fleeting with someone you work well with really helps climb the infamy ladder.