However, among the three Mechanic Class, only the Gunner is relatively popular, as it is considered a stable ranged damage dealer. The positions of Mechanic and Mech Warrior are rather awkward, and these two are almost never seen in matches.
As for mechanics, there's not much to say. Without the massive experience of Master Han, they're practically half a support role, and their combat effectiveness is so low it's heartbreaking to hear about them.
The Mech Warrior is not popular because its role overlaps with the Pugilist Class, and its equipment needs to be repaired when it is damaged, making it a niche class. In version 1.0, the Mech Warrior's style was not yet distinct, and the Pugilist Class overshadowed it.
Han Xiao had a different opinion. In fact, the combat power of the Mech Warrior in version 1.0 was quite respectable. As long as the equipment was decent, with a set of melee mechanical armor and a semi-tank/semi-DPS build, it could flexibly adapt to various environments. Compared to the Pugilist Class, each had its own strengths. However, the Mech Warrior required a much higher level of skill to operate than the Pugilist Class.
Equipment and operation are two major difficulties, which has resulted in the current situation where there are almost no well-developed Mech Warrior players.
The Mechanic Class is useful in team battles, but Mechanic Class performs poorly in individual matches. The other two classes feel lucky to be matched against Mechanic Class opponents.
Nearly a thousand individual qualifying matches were played, but the Mechanic Class only appeared 64 times and won only 11!
The forum discussion basically reached a consensus that the Mechanic Class is the weakest in one-on-one combat. Han Xiao watched a few individual battles of the Mechanic Class Mechanic Class and found that they were indeed not very good. The Mechanic class is a class that takes a long time to develop and requires a high level of skill. At this time, most Mechanic Class players are not used to the pace of PvP.
However, the Mechanical Affinity of this level of Mechanic Class is not high enough, so when other classes also use the same equipment, the difference between them is not obvious.
The Mechanic Class is very reliant on equipment. As the game updates, the available Mechanic equipment becomes stronger, and the bonuses from the Mechanic Class become more and more significant.
This was Frenzied Saber's first solo match, and his opponent was a random player with Esper Class. Han Xiao watched the broadcast of the match.
Frenzied Saber is a mechanical warrior. Han Xiao sold Frenzied Saber some of his obsolete equipment. His armor was magnetically controlled metal armor, and his weapons were a heavy mechanical arm and powered legs. He also had some replacement mechanical equipment hanging on his body. The sharp edges and fierce angles gleamed with a cold light, making him look like a heavily armored knight, which was very visually striking.
The opponent's ability is an ice-based manipulation that leans towards control. With a wave of his hand, a layer of slippery ice covers the arena, slowing down Frenzied Saber's speed, while he himself gains a movement speed boost.
The superpowered player was a kite-flying type. Equipped with gear, he took an enhanced assault rifle off his back and unleashed a hail of bullets, which struck the Frenzied Saber Blade's armor, scattering sparks.
"Ice-based crowd control has a slowing effect, which, combined with ranged equipment, makes it very suitable for kiting." Han Xiao nodded.
Players can use equipment, and firearms are easy to buy, but other classes don't have Mechanical Affinity, so they can only utilize the basic power of their equipment, resulting in low damage.
Frenzied Saber rolled across the ice to dodge bullets. He was protected by armor, and assault rifles had limited effect on him. However, the superpowered player planned to use his speed advantage to slowly whittle Mad Frenzied Saber down.
The bullets clanged against the armor, then suddenly stopped. The superpowered player had emptied his magazine and was about to reload when Frenzied Saber seized the opportunity. His leg-powered device emitted a mechanical whirring sound, unleashed its power, and shattered a large patch of ice!
Frenzied Saber leaped into the air, rapidly closing in on the superpowered player.
The superpowered player hurriedly dropped his assault rifle, grabbed another grenade launcher from his back, and fired a shot that struck Mad Frenzied Saber in mid-air.
Boom!!
A cloud of smoke, engulfed in flames, exploded in the air!
Suddenly, a metallic scraping sound rang out from the smoke, and a thin metal rope shot out, wrapping around the superpowered player. Then, the rope quickly contracted, pulling the superpowered player toward Frenzied Saber.
Bang!
The two rolled and crashed onto the arena. Close combat was Frenzied Saber's forte, and he performed consistently, defeating his opponent with a few dazzling combos.
"Use smoke to obscure vision, then use the grappling hook to reduce the opponent's chances of dodging." Han Xiao nodded secretly. He saw more details. Frenzied Saber had a very good grasp of the skills and fighting style of the Mech Warrior, making him one of the best Mech Warrior players today.
Players do not have any insurmountable abilities at this point; each class has different ways to deal with it. For example, in this battle, the ice control can be countered by mechanical warriors using equipment to close the distance, Pugilist Class can use Energy Explosion or movement skills, Esper Class also have different ways to deal with it.
Frenzied Saber's victory didn't cause much of a stir. He was just a nobody in the professional scene, and it was only the first round of the qualifiers, so he received very little attention. However, Han Xiao believed that Frenzied Saber had the ability to make a name for himself in the first league. It was just a matter of whether he could achieve better results than in his previous life.
Players from all walks of life showcased their skills in the qualifiers, and after more than twenty days, the huge pool of participants was reduced to eight or nine out of ten, leaving only the players who had emerged victorious.
Mad Frenzied Saber has made it through each round of battles without any major incidents, and his popularity has gradually increased. Very few Mechanic Class warriors have survived to this point in the individual competition. As a niche mechanical warrior, Frenzied Saber has attracted a lot of curiosity from the audience, and his battle videos have been dug up and watched.
"Is this the fighting style of a mech warrior? Using so much equipment, it looks very complicated."
"The combos that use a lot of mechanical equipment look pretty cool, but they also look very difficult."
"What's so great about that? It's just because they have better equipment. It's unfair to the Pugilist Class. If they're so capable, they should try not using equipment and see who wins and who loses."
"666, this is the first time I've heard of Mechanic Class fighting with their bare hands."
There are various opinions on the forum, but overall, Frenzied Saber has gradually made a name for himself. In an individual competition dominated by Pugilist Class and Esper Class, he, a mechanical warrior, is a unique force to be reckoned with.
However, the fame that Frenzied Saber has gained is not even a fraction of Hao Tian's.
Long Sky Club's performance in the qualifiers was ferocious. Hao Tian was extremely fierce in the individual competition, getting stronger and stronger, crushing everyone along the way. His team was also unstoppable in the team competition. With Long Sky Twin Stars and Frenzied Sword Fried Rice, they have the potential to become the new generation of "three musketeers" after "Fish-Fragrant Eggplant".
Apart from the three core players, the other members of Long Sky are all formidable opponents, and their teamwork is excellent, making them a top seed team. Hao Tian's style is aggressive and fierce, and this extends to the entire team's atmosphere.
In contrast, some teams from major clubs have survived to this day, but their style is relatively stable, as if they are hiding their strength, and they do not have the Long Sky momentum of Changkong.
Whether in individual or team competitions, Long Sky has been overwhelmingly dominant. They are the most popular team in the Planet Aquamarine region, and in surveys conducted by various programs, Long Sky is considered by players to be one of the most likely teams to win the championship. They are riding high on the momentum.
Meat Bun's "Streamer Death-Seeking Team" was eliminated in the first round. Han Xiao watched their match recording and almost had his eyes burned by the spiciness.
All six members were gunners, pure ranged attackers, focused on overwhelming firepower... and then they were randomly assigned to jungle terrain unsuitable for shooting.
What's even more frustrating is that the opponent in the lottery is a foreign professional esports club.
The outcome was self-evident; he died a horrible death.
Although he knew they had no chance of advancing, Han Xiao had never seen anyone's luck so bad that he was speechless.
"Right now, Hao Tian seems to have the best chance of getting good results. Frenzied Saber excelled in the individual competition, but his team's performance was mediocre, barely making it this far. It's uncertain whether they can advance..."