PARAGON: COMMON, BUT FULL OF POTENTIAL

Written by HTT_Visualtr

Just two words - Javelin Rack. This is probably my favourite and surprisingly one of the rarely used Mech-weapon combos by other players in Mech Arena.

Displaying quick footwork similar to a boxer, Paragon suddenly gets a massive speed burst by using his ability and can quickly run in to target an unsuspecting Mech with Javelins and fire immediately (preferably one at a time) and then run back out of the range before Paragon's speed burst ability runs out, thus avoiding getting targeted or even noticed.

It can also be used in reverse. You can use the ability to find cover first and only then move in swiftly to target the enemy at the last moment while the ability is still active.

This quick in-and-out or “jab'”, as I call it, can be used with almost all weapons on Paragon, but I find it particularly effective with Javelin Rack. I feel Paragon is an underrated Mech and it can be used more often with many weapons. He’s the central Mech in the game loadout after all.

Brief Javelin Jab instructions: 

https://www.screencast.com/t/SdoyqYERE6 

https://www.screencast.com/t/ByOMkoNJiyuT

I’m still fond of using the basic/ common Mechs with different weapon combos and strategies. The Javelin Jab is really effective with Paragon because it doesn't let the enemy target you, and even if they do, you still have a good chance of escaping their weapon range by using the ability.

Also, combining the ability and targeting gives you a stealth type of targeting where the lock in duration is very fast and the enemy doesn't get enough time to take cover from the incoming Javelins. So it takes less than 2-3 seconds to activate the ability and target your enemy by moving in closer and then getting out of the enemy's target range and visibility.

Long story short, don’t give up on common Mechs. They’re still capable of great things. And Paragon is a good example here.

Check out the video on the Javelin Jab: https://youtu.be/lDefZes6VDw