A Redditor has recently discovered a new Anthem glitch revolving around the support items, which is allowing players to increase melee, combo, and ultimate damage. Instead of rewarding players for having more powerful support items equipped on their javelin, this support items glitch rewards players who only have low level support items, by allowing them to still dish out massive damage.
This comes just one week after a different Redditor discovered that weapons were all doing the same amount of damage, despite having different levels. A Bioware team member informed players that “scaling systems are supposed to allow low level players to play with high level players to be effective against high level enemies,” adding on that “this is not intended, something ain’t right there…”
How to increase melee, ultimate, and combo damage with the support items glitch in Anthem
Just a week after Redditors discovered that weapons do the same amount of damage, Reddit user Gaidax discovered that if you unequip support items, you can increase the amount of damage that you will deal to enemies. Apparently, since the most recent patch, combo, melee, and ultimate damage is based on the average item level that you have equipped. However, if you don’t have anything equipped, or at least don’t have any low level items equipped, the damage calculation glitches, resulting in increased damage.
Essentially, if you don’t have high level specialized items to equip, it is better to not equip anything at all. Due to a glitch in the game, removing your different low level specials will result in more damage than having the low level items equipped. I am sure that Bioware has been notified of the issue, and will likely be putting out a patch soon. So, if you want to use this trick, you will need to act fast. The next patch date has not been announced yet, but it will likely be rolling out soon.
Anthem's Javelins
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Everything You Need to Know About Anthem's Javelins
So, you're diving into Anthem? Not sure which of the mech suits to climb into first? We've taken them all for a test flight, cooled off under the waterfall, and returned with the lowdown on all four. Here's everything you need to know about Anthem's Javelins. -
Ranger
No matter your preference, you'll be starting your Anthem run in a Ranger. Described as the all around jack of all trades, the Ranger can slot into any situation and round out any team. Rangers can dash across short distances and strike foes with a devastating Shock Mace. -
Lock and Load
As for gear, a Ranger can pack grenades or cannon blasts. These range from elemental bombs to heat-seeking missiles. Rangers can support their team with a bubble shield that protects from foes or enhances damage. Finally, the Ranger's ultimate is a volley of missiles that can hit dozens of enemies at once. -
Colossus
For a mech game, Anthem sure does have some agile suits. If you want a more traditional giant robot experience, may we suggest the Colossus? The biggest of the four Javelins, the Colossus is a tank that blasts into battle with a mounted flamethrower and several ordinances. -
Prepare for Titanfall
The Colossus is all about busting things up. Whether that's with various mortars, a literal firewall or a burst of lightning, you'll be charging through foes and making a lot of noise. There's also a Railgun and a Flak Cannon to strap on if you want to get even more up close and personal. -
Interceptor
You want fast? Pick the Interceptor. With an innate triple jump and three dashes, you'll be moving all around the battlefield as you pepper opponents with shots. Mark enemies with your Target Beacon to single them out and boost damage across your team. Or, just focus in yourself with this mech's range of different systems. -
The Need for Speed
Interceptor players shine in the melee arena. Among their options are an electrifying dash attack, several different elemental ninja stars, and poisonous options for decaying large groups of foes. You can also do the Naruto thing and create duplicates to confuse your opponents before hitting your final strike. -
Storm
Of all the Javelins in Anthem, the Storm is the most unique. It's not every day that your robot suit is slinging magic spells like some kind of wizard from the moon. Storms can hover in mid-air away from danger and pepper the field with damage. -
Bringing the Thunder
You've got everything you'd expect from an elemental warrior. Ice beams, lightning bolts, frost shards, and fireballs, all at your fingertips. When you charge your ultimate, you can combine all the elements into a torrent of energy that can wipe out a whole squadron. -
What's Next for Javelins?
Storm, Colossus, Ranger, and Interceptor. These are the four Javelins that Freelancers can pilot in their Anthem adventures. Will we see more variety in future Javelin designs? New abilities for existing warriors? New chances for combo attacks? Only time and BioWare's roadmap can say for sure.
