And what is the problem with this?
Yes one of the grenade launchers requires lvl 61 to use which gives same dps almost as the Vrex-2k SGA, BUT it is MORE eco per use than the lower lvl.
If it's a problem or not depends how you see it.
From a skillwise angle it looks like this: You're at level 62. Likely, you've been grinding your way there with Vrex2kSGA, and possibly above a certain level you've been able to pick up (L) launchers that few people can use (and thus low %). Your options are now:
- Old generation - for max dmg/sec; but only if you already have the vrex (or can borrow one when you need it).
- New generation: Not top dmg/sec, but most eco.
- The NGL-1, doing around 1 dmg/hit. You can hunt punies but not much anything else.
You're at say level 45. You've gotten your way there by doing missions, and skilling with (L) rocket launchers (as you probably don't have a vrex of your own). Your options are:
- Old generation - for max dmg/sec: Will likely be removed from loot pool. The "GAK" hasn't been seen in ages. One crafter makes the normal 2000(L), price pegged at 238%.
- New generation: The new ones has, so far, been above the skill level, so unsure what performance the new one with be at on a mid-level.
- The NGL-1, doing around 1 dmg/hit. You can hunt punies but not much anything else.
Though, I guess, for a miner it would be different. If there would be a 1000m finder for skill level 50, it would open up an easier and less expensive way for the miners who are in that range. It would be tougher though for the miners who yet haven't reached that level (and aren't into tiering up their oldschool finder and use enhancers). As the new generation finder tiers upp it's better than tiered old finders of course; unless the new level 50 finder are only availible as (L) (resetting the tiering once broken).
I got caught by the nanochips when they came out:
I bought some XI(L) electic attack nanochips when they were at level 33. Then they got changed to level 47, then well out of my reach. At the time they were common in auction and say 110%. I kind'a raged and TTd the ones I had.
Now I'm Close to level 47, so I could theoretically use the XI Electric attack nanochips soon (as I now for a long time also have maxed the XI(L) healchip). The problem? When I start to reach the level, auction is out of them. And the XI(L) healchip, the price has gone up and, well, also none in auction. Only XI chip in auction when I looked was the lacerating chip (out of my skill reach), and focus chip (where I already have a bigger one).
The other thing I was caught by was eredicator type four that "dropped like candy". Way more dmg/sec than my oldschool plasma rifle (at my skill level). And I'm wondering if it still is possible to loot Eron rifles or if MA will pull the plug on them (Before I'm able to get one).
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Back to mining: I looked in storage to see which finder that worked best for me (most optimal finder). It was Ziplex TK220(L). (I'm at level ~21 in mining professions.) Not sure how hard they are to get nowdays.