In the latest update, Hailey received two new special modules and a new Frost Watcher Scout rifle. Let’s look at each one in detail and see if they’re worth using.
This post is organized simply – we’ll first cover Hailey’s new crowd control special module, then the Frost Watcher rifle, and finally explore her boss-fighting builds and the good and bad points of these additions.
Cryogenic Cluster Shot: The Mobbing Transcendent Module
Hailey’s new crowd control special module, Cryogenic Cluster Shot, changes her attack to cause a freezing explosion when hitting an enemy. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons:
Pros:
- Better Crowd Control: The explosion covers a large area (250 base radius), making it great for clearing groups of weaker enemies.
- Skill Power: Despite having only 119 skill power, it works well with Hailey’s skill critical hit chance, which can easily reach 100%.
Cons:
- Less Gun Damage: Extra gun damage is cut in half. Without the module, shooting an enemy does full damage, but with it, gun damage is reduced to one-fourth.
- Fewer Stacks: Without the module, you can get nine shots with a 50% damage increase, but with Cryogenic Cluster Shot, this drops to three shots at 25% increase.
To make the most of it, specific adjustments are important. Getting a short cooldown (2 seconds) is key because it allows for constant use and better use of the mod.
For crowd control, using the Thunder Cage weapon is crucial. Unlike the Frost Watcher, Thunder Cage’s explosion counts as a gun hit, causing more freezing explosions.
This combination significantly increases overall damage compared to targeting enemies one by one with the Frost Watcher.
Frost Watcher: The New Scout Rifle
The Frost Watcher, while hard to use with Hailey, has its specific uses. It’s not great for crowd control because it slows movement and focuses on single targets.
However, it’s effective in boss fights.
When used right, the Frost Watcher increases the damage of abilities, which is helpful during long fights.
Super Cooled Hyper Round: The Boss-Fighting Special Module
The Super Cooled Hyper Round lowers extra gun attack and fire rate but increases weak point damage and restores Shield when hitting weak points.
This module has both good and bad points:
Pros:
- Increased Weak Point Damage: Works well in long boss fights where hitting weak points is easy, giving a 34% damage boost on the final shot.
- Shield Recovery: Getting Shield back instead of MP can help you last longer during boss fights.
Cons:
- Initial Damage Decrease: The first shot does slightly less damage, which is bad for shorter fights or when the boss doesn’t live long enough to see stacked damage benefits.
- Skill Dependent: This module needs accuracy and consistent weak point hits to be effective.
Tank Builds for Hailey
Hailey’s ability builds are powerful against bosses but struggle against enemies like Gluttony and Deathstalker. To help with this, we use tank builds:
Deathstalker Build:
Using lots of Shield HP boost and HP conversion, this build focuses on survival with 25,000 Shield. The biosync Shield allows Shield recovery when picking up HP, helping to stay defensive.
Shield Build for Gun Focus:
- Modules: Focuses on shorter cooldowns using MP conversion and Nimble fingers. Combined with multi-talented, this setup creates 100% uptime for maximum damage.
- Components: High HP components from the Invader set (top and bottom) with high Max Shield ensure survival. Boss fighting uses the Slayer set for maximum damage.
Weapon Choices:
- Frost Watcher: Good for applying chill and boosting skill power in certain situations but not best for raw gun damage.
- Piercing Light or Afterglow: Offers higher damage due to bigger multipliers and better critical hit synergy compared to Frost Watcher.
Additional Modding and Component Recommendations
For successful modding and gear setup:
- Piercing Light Mods: Weak point expansion and special sight give big boosts. Weak point expansion increases damage because of its multiplier effect on weak points.
- Armor Sets: The four-piece Slayer set is best for boss fighting, with specific set bonuses for chilling and skill power for general crowd control.
- Component Rolls: Focus on HP, Max Shield, and modifiers that increase recovery and help you last longer in combat, using the polar set bonuses for effective damage increases.
Conclusion
Hailey’s new special modules and weapons are solid additions to her toolkit, though not game-changing. Cryogenic Cluster Shot needs strategic adjustments and weapon combinations (like Thunder Cage) to excel, especially in crowd control situations.
The Super Cooled Hyper Round is useful in long boss fights where weak point hits are consistent.
Lastly, balancing her builds with tank and gun-focused strategies ensures good coverage in various combat scenarios.
Hailey’s setups, while complicated, are very rewarding when optimized correctly. Trying out these builds and adapting to specific challenges will let players use her full potential effectively.
Hope you enjoyed this detailed guide. See you in the next one!
