Talk:Ash (Warframe)/@comment-72.64.217.68-20140102054846/@comment-68.149.187.201-20140112041713

He is a bit on the weaker side now with the new systems in place, but his focus is no longer being everywhere at once and dishing out damage. I do agree Smokescreen seems shorter and I would do anything for it to be longer, but in many situations, it's more than enough. His ult unfortunately is no longer a kill all button. Ash is my favourite warframe, and I can outdamage a Nova in terms of both damage and kills with Ash.

Put every time-maximizing mod on him and grab yourself an op melee weapon. If you're encountering higher levels (which his ult can barely scratch nowadays), smokebomb and melee the crap out of everything. One thing that's never changed is his fantastic damage output when invisible, and this is what can bring down level 90s+ with 2 or 3 swipes of a blade (use charged melee attacks too - badass). His ult is useful only till about level 50's - and after that it becomes a utility skill rather than a get-more-kills-and-clear-the-clutter move.

And frankly, if you're thinking about spamming anything, that's really not the point of any good game. It quickly gets you bored of any frame. Use them when the time is right and opportuinity is available, and any frame can kick ass. Also, a lot of players rush through levels - which is understandable - but that is exactly when a frame can feel a bit underpowered (except for bloody nova). If you really want to make a frame shine, throw on a potato, get some kickass mods, and slow down. That's when you can really slip in a crucial ability instead of using 1 or 4 for everything.

Yes, Ash's abilities are done to a larger and longer scale on other frames, but it's more of a brain game too with him. Think on your feet - and think several seconds ahead. Ash can still be everywhere at once, killing everything whilst taking barely any flak; you just have to be more precise and accurate with the timing with any windows of opportunity.

Oh, and get some badass weapons. That helps.