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Orc shout ability
2 years ago
Gregolution
Hello orc players. I'm relatively new to the MP and trying to figure out when to use the orc boys shout ability. It takes a while to use, feels like I'd be taking more damage than it's worth in the middle of combat. Is there a specific time to use it or should I use it every engagement?
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MaxwellsDaemon
Hey, Not an Ork player myself so take what I say with a pinch of salt.
Shout while in bushes, or time it to coincide with a waagh. Sometimes it works out better to shout to run away with the speed boost (however this is typically accompanied by the doctrine).
Jazz_Sandwich
It's best used right before you initiate a fight, before your boys make the charge in (ie, aggressively). It's not a good ability to use if your enemy has initiated the fight already (ie, using it defensively). It's designed to fit in to the orky theme of going out picking fights.
If you're having trouble with the timing, there is a doctrine ("betta' shout", I think) that makes the shield generate as soon as you hit Q. The only problem is that it's behind a grind wall, as it's the command doctrine for meganobz. I am only now realising why it is, because it allows for defensive use of the ability and the meganobs are a slow, tanky unit with abilities and stats good for defense...
2Sk3TCHY
Shout with the doctrine betta shout allows to to soak up dmg u take while building up 3 stacks of shout. However when not having that doctrine it's best to use it knowing you are going to fight, a lot of people use Shout and time it just as the WAAGH towr finishes it's song. Or hide in a bush, Shout, and ambush your enemy. it's usually something that is very strong only in the 0-8 min mark. depending on scenario and game mode
Gregolution
fantastic, thanks guys. So I'll use it offensively only for now, but might start using mega nobz and get the betta shout so I can use it defensively mid combat as well.
onmy0wn
Made the mistake to die it infight all tue time. Took a lot of dmg. Now using it before.
DerCremige
Have you guys ever noticed that Shout buffs Boyz to the same level that Banshees and Assault Marines are - all the time? I mean seriously, Banshees have the same damage and superior speed as buffed Boyz, and the Boyz's buff only lasts for what, 15 seconds. Or is it 10? Really!? And Banshees have a shield and get the Warpgate bonus as well.