How to Use Engineer Platforms for Fall Damage Prevention

Engineers can use their Platform Gun to prevent fall damage from sudden drops. Deploy platforms below a plummeting Miner or over deep pits to ensure a soft landing.

Combat Summary

Engineers are critical for preventing fatal fall damage with strategic Platform Gun deployments.
Place platforms directly below a falling Miner or build bridges/landings over deep chasms to mitigate lethal drops.
Utilize platforms in perilous biomes like Sandstone Corridors to navigate treacherous terrain safely.

Best Use Case

Deep pits and sudden vertical drops are common threats, especially in environments like Sandstone Corridors. As an Engineer Tactics expert, your Platform Gun is the most reliable tool for avoiding fatal Fall Damage Prevention. Always be ready to deploy a cushion for yourself or a teammate.

Mission Tactics

When traversing complex terrain, especially downwards, lead the way with platforms. If a teammate falls, quickly aim and fire a platform directly under them to break their fall. Practice quick reactions; a well-placed platform can save a run. For Driller and Gunner, who lack inherent fall protection, an Engineer’s quick thinking is invaluable. Scouts can grapple out, but an emergency platform still helps. Consider using the Repulsion Field or Shard Diffractor overclocks for your primary weapon if you need to create space and safely deploy platforms. Remember, Nitra for platforms is a better investment than a full team wipe.

Common Mistakes

Waiting until a Miner has hit the bottom is too late. Anticipate potential fall zones and pre-fire platforms, or react instantly when a dive begins. Don’t be stingy with platforms; they are your team’s best insurance against gravity. Forgetting to reload the Platform Gun before a critical descent is a rookie error.

When To Avoid It

There’s rarely a situation where preventing fall damage is a bad idea. However, in an intense swarm, prioritizing direct combat and survival over platform deployment for small falls is necessary. Focus on immediate threats. For minor tumbles, reliance on the Iron Will perk or the Hoverclock for Scouts might be sufficient without an Engineer’s intervention.