Started maining Blasco because of new spot system in bf2042, and she became my favourite. Best specialist for rush, very mobile, sneaky, just run to your enemies backs, place a spawn beacon, and soon all your squad will be there. Almost always fighting in close quaters, using SMG or shotguns, and throwing knifes. All you need is to flank enemies and silently ternimate them.
My worst yet best spot game with Blasco on flashpoint was 121 spot assist. Slapped her jammer & a tugs in high traffic spots on objectives and simply hung back defending the flanks. Dorito watchers hate her and I love it.
Blasco with the C5, Irish with the trophy system, Mckay with spawn becon and Zane with the spotting gadget. With a team like that, you could easily defend ant point
Ranger is pretty much confirmed sentient. From one of the X-mad player cards last year and from the description of the Ranger drone to the animation where you can pet it. It’s not a basic AI that reads a file and calculates that your an enemy like Boris sentry. So yeah, it probably still recognises someone as an enemy
I'm thinking the ranger drone reads you as an enemy either by line of sight, firing on it or simply holding a weapon because I saw a video of a guy walking right up to one and kill it easily with the repair gun while it was shooting at someone else.
Also, we recently learned from Dice dev that they didn't design it but a Ranger picked up a weapon. It wasn't coded in or taught. It. Picked. Up. A. Weapon. We're so f'd up.
@@shadeshotTV Think the dev said it was supposed to open a door but a gun was on the ground close so... Maybe that. Maybe it tried to overthrow humanity.
Great stuff! I do think that an LMG is the best weapon to use though. I try to get behind lines with the infiltration device, then gun everything down with the LMG, as you don’t hardly ever need to reload with it, so flanks are pretty simple.
for some reason you are not able to place the infiltration device inside smoke which is really annoying. another thing that is annoying is the big red name above enemy players head(you can even change it to brighter colors), the way it worked in BFV was just fine imo and i never understood all the people complaining about visibility seeing as i almost never camped in that game and was almost always on the offensive.
I loved bf5 and I also liked the lack of spotting as well as many other mechanics in that game but visibility was horrendous for ages from launch until they improved it a lot. I never camp either since it's never been my play style but especially in rubble on devastation, on the rocks in that mountain map I can't remember the name of and a few other places players would just like down and basically be invisible which was a nightmare when mmgs were super op. I tested it on devastation in some rubble at the cathedral with the mg42 and enemies were looking right at me and running over me with no idea I was there until I fired. After nearly 50 kills without even moving they finally killed me by spamming grenades over me lol which to be honest I didn't mind because by that point I just felt dirty
Thanks for the awesome video Catalyst_HD! Are you experiencing poor performance on the new map around certain high traffic areas? I am on PC as well and have been having performance issues on Flashpoint.
Been playing 2042 for just two days now and I noticed how much spotting there is in this game right away! The amount of time I’ll be in a little cubby hole only for 1-4 enemies to all come from different angles and to all be already staring straight at me.. wtf!! But using Blasco and even the grass heads with mystical awareness around them will run right past me and have no clue.far and away my favorite specialist. I’m coming from playing BF1 for nearly 8 f’n years and playing a recon with with Inconspicuous and slink, my weapon with the most kills is a Broken Bottle I’ve shoved in the bellies of over 10k people. I want my STEALTH dammit! 😂 Blasco 4 Life.
I dont mind the device and all its perks, but that static noise you get within the radius is so annoying and it bugs too where even outside of the radius the noise persists so for me its borderline unplayable. This needs some adjustments.
You should do weapon guides for a continuation of the how to not suck series. Don’t know how you’re gonna make those vids different, but at least you have an option for future vids. Great stuff as always man!!
How would you suggest I do a weapon guide? Because to me, all I can think of is reading off weapon stats and suggesting a loadout, which seems... bland? I don't know how helpful that would be.
@Catalyst_HD I think those things would certainly be a part of it but you could discuss playstyles or suggest optimal ranges of engagement. I tend to play every gun the same, which is probably not the best way to be. Recently started running the AC42, and it just works well for how I play. I don't 100% understand how certain attachments impact each weapon and whether or not some attachments are even necessary. I do understand not wanting to create content that is bland but as someone who was looking up weapon guides just yesterday I'm sure there's a way to make it interesting. Plus there will be a lot of new players coming in with the game going to PS Plus. Just my 2 cents.
@Catalyst_HD If i may ask you know when you are playing solo coop etc why does the game keep swapping you on Russians side then back to Usa side? I don't like when it switchs you to Russian side if you want play on usa side. Is that integrated and part of the game.. Sometimes I play with Irish but find out we are on Russian side instead of USA.??
Can i ask you why when you aimdown, your sight is not blurry? With this sight its always blurry for me but with the triangle scope its not dont you know why?
Dude I got Blasco T1 on the first day of season 4 🤣 still waiting on battlefield tracker to add her stats so I can see how long it actually took me in game.
I have to admit, I’m kind of sad Blasco is the last specialist we’ll see in this game. I’d love another engineer alternative or rework. And of course, the end of the How to Not Suck series lol 😢
her design concept is stupid, the idea behind her speciality is that you always have to be in the middle of the shit fest surrounded by enemies to make user of her gadget, but in that situation you'll most likely die before your gadget does anything .. so WTF ? only thing her distruptor does is annoy the enemies for like 5 seconds until they find you and kill you ..and it just lets the enemies know you're there , ironically giving away your presence in the area :steamfacepalm:
Content idea. Do a new video for all specialists that pertain after the Class implementation. Looks like a couple years before the next release. May as well
Roa is number 1 for my play style, especially since vehicle hacks are still strong. Second WAS Irish for aggressive team play. Blasko is now my #2 slot. Very aggressive, stealth w spawn beacon specialist. Cherry on top she’s a latina. 🤓👍🏽
Q-spam spotting should definately spot people within the radius of the device. Its like you are seeing the people with your eyes but brain tells you there is nobody to report haha. so stupid and also unrealistic.
It definitely weakens him. But to say he is useless isn't the case. There is still A LOT of spotting potential with his kit, even if the jammer is a huge counter.
nah, Blasco is the most useless specialist in the game, on paper she's great, but in practice she's stupid and useless, Casper can stay hidden somehere safe and operate the drone from a distance, Blasco has to be in the middle of the shit fest surrounded by enemies to make use of her gadget , and most likely you'll die before your gadget does you any good.....the only time Blasco is kinda viable is on the defense side in breakthrough, and ironically her gadget gives away your presence in the area and lets the enemies know you're there somewhere
Wait seriously she's the last one?! So your only choice for engineer is 1 good character with a built in rocket launcher but can't use any of the normal ones and 2 shit ones that can...
Yes I do. And I'm sorry but quite frankly, you disagreeing with me here kinda tells me all I need to know about how much you actually understand the game.
@@darkknight097 the soflam has a red glint similar to a sniper scope. The counter is a sniper rifle. The drone is super op but the counter is you don't get to see action. That's why only designated bitches of a squad will spot while the others go in.. it's like getting cucked.. you only get to watch. So most players won't unless bullied
@Dennis Collier Even with the glint, you're not shooting and drawing attention like a sniper. So unless someone is actively searching for someone using a soflam, they're not likely get sniped. Meanwhile, the entire enemy team is being spotted and lit up on the minimap. And then they'd wonder why they got blown off an objective. But I guess your team would be too worried about being the "designated bitch" to use such a powerful advantage lol.
@@darkknight097 in my experience yes. Most people would rather work as a team of one and get kills on a losing team than to sit on the sidelines 0 - 0 with 100 spot assist on a winning one
Thank you all so much for the support on this series over the last year or so ❤. What do you all think of Blasco?
Will her device block spawn beacons?
@@shane1489 No the device does not block spawn beacons.
amazing tbh feels like an assault specialist just sneaky
Started maining Blasco because of new spot system in bf2042, and she became my favourite. Best specialist for rush, very mobile, sneaky, just run to your enemies backs, place a spawn beacon, and soon all your squad will be there. Almost always fighting in close quaters, using SMG or shotguns, and throwing knifes. All you need is to flank enemies and silently ternimate them.
Thanks for the specialist guides man. I hopped into the middle of season 3 and your vids were really handy.
My worst yet best spot game with Blasco on flashpoint was 121 spot assist.
Slapped her jammer & a tugs in high traffic spots on objectives and simply hung back defending the flanks. Dorito watchers hate her and I love it.
Blasco with the C5, Irish with the trophy system, Mckay with spawn becon and Zane with the spotting gadget. With a team like that, you could easily defend ant point
You don’t even need McKay for the spawn beacon she blasting has that too! Lol
Ranger is pretty much confirmed sentient. From one of the X-mad player cards last year and from the description of the Ranger drone to the animation where you can pet it.
It’s not a basic AI that reads a file and calculates that your an enemy like Boris sentry.
So yeah, it probably still recognises someone as an enemy
I'm thinking the ranger drone reads you as an enemy either by line of sight, firing on it or simply holding a weapon because I saw a video of a guy walking right up to one and kill it easily with the repair gun while it was shooting at someone else.
Also, we recently learned from Dice dev that they didn't design it but a Ranger picked up a weapon. It wasn't coded in or taught. It. Picked. Up. A. Weapon. We're so f'd up.
@@djnorth2020 hmmm
Advanced machine warfare.
@@djnorth2020 do the normal ai even know how to do that?? if not thats WILD
@@shadeshotTV Think the dev said it was supposed to open a door but a gun was on the ground close so... Maybe that. Maybe it tried to overthrow humanity.
Blasco with tugs will turn any half-decent squad into a killer infiltration / counter-infiltration team for any objective on any map
Great stuff! I do think that an LMG is the best weapon to use though. I try to get behind lines with the infiltration device, then gun everything down with the LMG, as you don’t hardly ever need to reload with it, so flanks are pretty simple.
except that vault lmgs are the worst in game...
By the way, aircraft can be under the effects of the jammer, so you can avoid stinger locks since below radar only effects vehicle locks
the combo of Blasco + Irish = too dammmm scary for pointholding
Don't forget Dozer on Breakthrough. Especially on Stranded.
for some reason you are not able to place the infiltration device inside smoke which is really annoying. another thing that is annoying is the big red name above enemy players head(you can even change it to brighter colors), the way it worked in BFV was just fine imo and i never understood all the people complaining about visibility seeing as i almost never camped in that game and was almost always on the offensive.
I loved bf5 and I also liked the lack of spotting as well as many other mechanics in that game but visibility was horrendous for ages from launch until they improved it a lot. I never camp either since it's never been my play style but especially in rubble on devastation, on the rocks in that mountain map I can't remember the name of and a few other places players would just like down and basically be invisible which was a nightmare when mmgs were super op. I tested it on devastation in some rubble at the cathedral with the mg42 and enemies were looking right at me and running over me with no idea I was there until I fired. After nearly 50 kills without even moving they finally killed me by spamming grenades over me lol which to be honest I didn't mind because by that point I just felt dirty
Run it with an LMG and TUGS. Tugs and the jammer on the same location is very strong
I almost exclusively play TDM, so I play either McKay or Falk depending on the map and it's verticality.
Good stuff, always lean from your insight. The stream was great too! Have a good weekend!
How do you feel about the regular suppressor vs the wrapped suppressor for ARs?
The how to suck series was how I came to know and subscribe to Catalyst! Love it thanks for all the work ✌️
All the Videos have been great.
Thanks for the tips.. Enjoyed watching you play with her... 😉💯💯💯👍
Blastoff + TUGS is OP AF.
Been watching this series since the start. Thanks for all the help 🙏🏻
Blasco with TUGS has made me MVP several times - and I'm an average player... A 🍌for u for the nice vids!
Why does her gadget disappear when you die? Irish aps stays on the battlefield when you die. Is this a bug?
Thanks for the awesome video Catalyst_HD! Are you experiencing poor performance on the new map around certain high traffic areas? I am on PC as well and have been having performance issues on Flashpoint.
I haven't been noticing and performance issues apart from the norm.
the new AR, as long as you use the short barrel attachment, is basically the Bulldog from BF4. so if you liked that gun then you'll like the new one
Interesting video man
I think I actually did find your channel through these guides lol
Been playing 2042 for just two days now and I noticed how much spotting there is in this game right away! The amount of time I’ll be in a little cubby hole only for 1-4 enemies to all come from different angles and to all be already staring straight at me.. wtf!! But using Blasco and even the grass heads with mystical awareness around them will run right past me and have no clue.far and away my favorite specialist.
I’m coming from playing BF1 for nearly 8 f’n years and playing a recon with with Inconspicuous and slink, my weapon with the most kills is a Broken Bottle I’ve shoved in the bellies of over 10k people. I want my STEALTH dammit! 😂 Blasco 4 Life.
Another great video, Catalyst
Thanks bro. Enjoyed the stream the other day.
Nice video, what option you have to encoder this?
I encoded this in the .H265 encoder. I used to use the H264 NVENC but ive been trying this.
@@CatalystHD I dont have H265 only H264
I dont mind the device and all its perks, but that static noise you get within the radius is so annoying and it bugs too where even outside of the radius the noise persists so for me its borderline unplayable.
This needs some adjustments.
So it turns out, even when you destroy the jammer, there is still some static, so that is just a bug that there trying to fix.
Will you update your old vids regarding the class system and the operators?
I’ve been considering doing a round-up episode but I don’t know how much demand there is for it.
ok but how do you unlock her? ps5 it doesn't say how you can't even highlight locked characters.
You should do weapon guides for a continuation of the how to not suck series. Don’t know how you’re gonna make those vids different, but at least you have an option for future vids. Great stuff as always man!!
How would you suggest I do a weapon guide? Because to me, all I can think of is reading off weapon stats and suggesting a loadout, which seems... bland? I don't know how helpful that would be.
@Catalyst_HD I think those things would certainly be a part of it but you could discuss playstyles or suggest optimal ranges of engagement. I tend to play every gun the same, which is probably not the best way to be. Recently started running the AC42, and it just works well for how I play. I don't 100% understand how certain attachments impact each weapon and whether or not some attachments are even necessary. I do understand not wanting to create content that is bland but as someone who was looking up weapon guides just yesterday I'm sure there's a way to make it interesting. Plus there will be a lot of new players coming in with the game going to PS Plus. Just my 2 cents.
Do you show up on the mini map when you shoot without a suppressor within the radius of her gadget?
No but obviously you make noise.
id rather like to know how your crosshair just stays where you aim it so i can melt a sniper aiming at me before he gets a shot off too.
Is the radius true for lower or upper floors?
@Catalyst_HD If i may ask you know when you are playing solo coop etc why does the game keep swapping you on Russians side then back to Usa side? I don't like when it switchs you to Russian side if you want play on usa side. Is that integrated and part of the game.. Sometimes I play with Irish but find out we are on Russian side instead of USA.??
Does gunfire still show up on the minimap within the gadget radius?
Great Video 📹
Can i ask you why when you aimdown, your sight is not blurry? With this sight its always blurry for me but with the triangle scope its not dont you know why?
It’s a setting I tweaked in the prosave file. It’s a PC thing.
Dude I got Blasco T1 on the first day of season 4 🤣 still waiting on battlefield tracker to add her stats so I can see how long it actually took me in game.
Your a good man I will let a sub there
One of the hardest things is finding a squad. All my friends play cod or fortnight lol
Are you doing how not to suck at classes in BF2042 are you covering all class specialist per episode? or individually?
This is the end of the series, but I previously covered all the specialists individually over the last year. There likely wont be a HTNS for classes.
@@CatalystHD it was an amazing series anyway
Yeah I got her Tier 1 Gear already
what are "head glitches"?
They are pieces of cover that you look and shoot over, but they only see your head.
these helped me a lot just jumped in recently and as a veteran BF player these helped me get a running start
Actually i hat my first firstplace with her. If you know how to place this tool together with the spot tool. Points run trough the screen like hell.
I have to admit, I’m kind of sad Blasco is the last specialist we’ll see in this game. I’d love another engineer alternative or rework.
And of course, the end of the How to Not Suck series lol 😢
Don't know they already said seasson 6 Will happened So maybe another operator every seasson?
her design concept is stupid, the idea behind her speciality is that you always have to be in the middle of the shit fest surrounded by enemies to make user of her gadget, but in that situation you'll most likely die before your gadget does anything .. so WTF ?
only thing her distruptor does is annoy the enemies for like 5 seconds until they find you and kill you ..and it just lets the enemies know you're there , ironically giving away your presence in the area :steamfacepalm:
Nice video + 1
a professor of physics at Yale University recommended you channel
That's really awesome!
First time watching a new video.
I discovered this channel too late... one year later lol.
Better late than never!
Great video. Found this looking for Blasco info.
Content idea. Do a new video for all specialists that pertain after the Class implementation. Looks like a couple years before the next release. May as well
I hear you, I just don't know how I would make those video different from the ones I've already posted. Seems redundant for the sake of content.
@@CatalystHD Maybe just a single video that can highlight the differences with each Specialist since the Class system. Just a thought
I found the channel through these guides. You’ve done a great job. Thank you
Easy XP with her
Roa is number 1 for my play style, especially since vehicle hacks are still strong. Second WAS Irish for aggressive team play. Blasko is now my #2 slot. Very aggressive, stealth w spawn beacon specialist. Cherry on top she’s a latina. 🤓👍🏽
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X6 + TUGs are the best combo for BT, already get her Tier 1, playing her like assault class
This is my favorite game so far. In my opinion it just keeps getting better.
Not bad, but I think I prefer Paik.
C5 with blasco? Is that even possible
Yes, C5 is a usable gadget on recon.
i found your channel through a friend!
Q-spam spotting should definately spot people within the radius of the device.
Its like you are seeing the people with your eyes but brain tells you there is nobody to report haha. so stupid and also unrealistic.
Does blasco still show up on the map if you shoot?
I was going to buy 2042 but it disgusts me the lack of recoil...
So Blasco makes Casper even more useless?
It definitely weakens him. But to say he is useless isn't the case. There is still A LOT of spotting potential with his kit, even if the jammer is a huge counter.
Actually no he can destroy equipment now with his drone
@@thewarhawkgaming245 oh ok, wasn't aware of that. that does give him some more offensive utility then.
nah, Blasco is the most useless specialist in the game, on paper she's great, but in practice she's stupid and useless, Casper can stay hidden somehere safe and operate the drone from a distance, Blasco has to be in the middle of the shit fest surrounded by enemies to make use of her gadget , and most likely you'll die before your gadget does you any good.....the only time Blasco is kinda viable is on the defense side in breakthrough, and ironically her gadget gives away your presence in the area and lets the enemies know you're there somewhere
@@GamingNine1Kid Hah yeah, i've actually been giving Casper another go lately, and finding him not as bad as I thought.
I will die a lot now because I’m stupid at this game no one give me some tips on my skills !!!
Wait seriously she's the last one?! So your only choice for engineer is 1 good character with a built in rocket launcher but can't use any of the normal ones and 2 shit ones that can...
"Overburdened with spotting"?!!? Do you even play bf2042??
Yes I do. And I'm sorry but quite frankly, you disagreeing with me here kinda tells me all I need to know about how much you actually understand the game.
ONE player can sit up on a high perch with a soflam and spot the entire enemy team. There definitely needed to be counter to that
@@darkknight097 the soflam has a red glint similar to a sniper scope. The counter is a sniper rifle. The drone is super op but the counter is you don't get to see action. That's why only designated bitches of a squad will spot while the others go in.. it's like getting cucked.. you only get to watch. So most players won't unless bullied
@Dennis Collier Even with the glint, you're not shooting and drawing attention like a sniper. So unless someone is actively searching for someone using a soflam, they're not likely get sniped.
Meanwhile, the entire enemy team is being spotted and lit up on the minimap. And then they'd wonder why they got blown off an objective.
But I guess your team would be too worried about being the "designated bitch" to use such a powerful advantage lol.
@@darkknight097 in my experience yes. Most people would rather work as a team of one and get kills on a losing team than to sit on the sidelines 0 - 0 with 100 spot assist on a winning one
Fam it took you 3 minutes to say two things. Get on to the subject.
You talk too much. Just get to the point