Melee Zer0....You Still 0ut There?

I think I got it.
(base+shield) * (1+ambush) * (1+backstab) * (1+killing blow) * [ (1+weapon bonus) * (1 + deception + iron hand + counter strike + rising shot + be like water + followthrough + COM + BAR) + RELIC] * (1+execute) * (1+slag) * (1+crit) * (1+deathmark)

Level 72
(132,641+811,763)(1+.40)(1+.80)(1+0)(1+2)[(1+5.66+.15+0+0+0+0+0+.60+0)+0](1+1)(1+2)(1+0)*(1+.80) = 582,941,781 melee damage

I can’t find enough deception percentage discussion but i think I am getting only 566% deception damage bonus and not the full 650% (i think you can only get the full damage if the timer reads 0.00 secs).
5 secs - 230%
4 secs - 314%
3 secs - 398%
2 secs - 482%
1 sec - 566%
0 sec - 650%

I seem also not to get the best of Counter Striker, Rising Shot and Be Like Water in deception since they decay before I execute. For Like The Wind, as long as I can hold the movement button it procs but still unreliable.

from the old forums
https://web.archive.org/web/20150502124355/http://oldforums.gearboxsoftware.com:80/showthread.php?t=254652

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I believe @Lammas said once that it doesn’t actually have to reach 0 but something like 0.7 seconds hits maximum. I know this doesn’t sound right, but maybe this page will get him and he can clarify if someone else doesn’t ( like Enderborn , who’s writing as I am :stuck_out_tongue: )

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Honestly this is already quite impressive burst damage. If you can also sneak some Rapier backstabs while waiting for your Decepti0n to come back you should take him out very very quickly.

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I find that leaping into Execute (so you hit them while airborne) will ensure that Like The Wind procs. When Executing from the ground, it’s spotty.

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The video is finally up :

It should be in 1080p60. I hope I’m not too rusty ! :smile:

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this, as long as you hold the movement while executing, boreshot and striker is doing that, they jump backwards and hold the back button then execute. i tried also moving forward and it procs LTW but sometimes I missed the target since I became too near to the enemy.

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But i want to hit those insane numbers like this screenshot from striker

what am i missing? Or maybe this is a console thing.

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Finally got a clean run.

Voracidous is even scarier. :disappointed_relieved::disappointed_relieved:

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I’m trying this out right now on the Peak, and I think it’s somehow helping. It might just be forcing me to focus on my Executes more effectively - I only have 3 points in LtW.

Regardless, I’m now one-shotting centurions, Scorch and the Black Queen. It’s pretty awesome.

On another note, I’m going to stop attempting to raid for a while. I’m clearly not on the same level as you guys and I keep kicking myself for it. I like the Peak and the arenas, so I’ll stick to that.

Edit : I farmed the hell out of those TMNRs and got myself a level 72 Storm Front, so maybe Pete will get a visit from me tomorrow.

But not Vorac :crazy_face:

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Same with me about mobbing, absolutely love it. Raids, not so much.

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Tri-nai Hero Pose

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@nat_zero_six & @User2136 thanks for a great co-0p day!

:point_right:PS4…REPRESENT :point_left:

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1:38. lol, 1 second difference. your turn.

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Lol. Challenge accepted…:wink:

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I almost broke 2 minutes :grimacing:

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@Jefe get in on this challenge…and @nat_zero_six says he’s not a ninja. :face_with_raised_eyebrow:

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I can take raid bosses down one at a time, but put 5 bandits in front of me and I am dead. lol

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Well you better practice 'cuz we need the PS4 Tri-Nai to hit the arenas.

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lol, will do.

When I mob it feels as if the the Architects are Hyperius-es, Rats are the Assassins, Enforcers are Pistons

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As you know, I’ve put out a “Help Wanted” looking for more Zer0s with no luck. So, you’re stuck with @User2136 & me.
(I’ve even tried to reach out to melee Zer0 YouTubers on PS4s :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye: )

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