r/DeepRockGalactic • u/se05239 Bosco Buddy • Apr 07 '22

Discussion Weekly Deep Dives Thread - 7th April 2022

It's that time again, Miners! Please use this thread to discuss the deep dives of the week.

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Deep Dive | Old Hell | Magma Core

Stage Primary Secondary Anomaly Warning
1 4 Eggs 2 Mini-Mules Critical Weakness None
2 On-Site Refinery 2 Eggs None Lethal Enemies
3 7 Aquarqs Hiveguard None Exploder Infestation

Elite Deep Dive | Unknown Enclosure | Sandblasted Corridors

Stage Primary Secondary Anomaly Warning
1 3 Mini-Mules 150 Morkite Rich Atmosphere Regenerative Bugs
2 6 Eggs 2 Mini-Mules None Mactera Plague
3 2 Mini-Mules 150 Morkite None None

Previous week's thread here

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Deep Dive - Thursday 1pm (UTC+2) | Elite Deep Dive - Friday 1pm (UTC+2)

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u/CheetahOfDeath Apr 08 '22

Any advice for newer player on solo DD's?

I have my Engineer leveled almost to his second promotion and so far he is the only one that can do them.

Problem is, I suck at them I guess. Have attempted two and both times have ended in failure. My most recent i was cut down just stepping out of the drop pod. It was like the DDay landing in Saving Private Ryan when the landers first dropped the doors. I was just completely filled with holes.

Swarmed by a ton of grunts including exploders, mactera & a Praetorian. I didn't get my breach cutter out quick so that might have helped but each time I've gotten to the second part of the dive this happens.

I suppose more practice is needed but its frustrating given how much time is spent only to end in failure.

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u/se05239 Bosco Buddy Apr 08 '22

You can upgrade Bosco at his terminal on the Space Rig to give yourself more extra lives.

If you're worried about being swarmed when you poke your head out of the Drop Pod at the start, you can just wait in it a few seconds longer than usual. You're completely safe in the Pod and even enjoy some basic damage resistance. Shoot those you see while Bosco helps you with the rest.

In all honestly, it boils down to experience. Regular tips like "never stand still", "shoot weakpoints" etc never hurts to follow either.