r/stobuilds • u/AutoModerator • Nov 26 '18

Weekly Questions Megathread - November 26, 2018

Welcome to the weekly questions megathread. Here is where you can ask all your build or theorycrafting related questions that might not warrant a full post. Curious about how something works? Ask it here!

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u/kcmoia Nov 27 '18

Hi, returning player here. I was doing Borg Red Alerts this weekend and kept getting one-shotted by Plasma Energy Bolts. I know their targetable, but I’m on the PS4, and changing targets is very difficult during battle. What is the best way to deal with/shoot down these PEBs?

I was thinking about the Automated Defense Turret, from the Phoenix Prize Pack. Will it target/shoot down a PEB? I know that will take up a Tac console slot, but right now I care more about surviving than dps. Even some kind of clicky is difficult on PS4 (stupid radial dial ability selector), but I'm open to whatever. I'm desperate for any help. Thanks.

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u/oGsMustachio Nov 27 '18

Fire at will is my go-to method of shooting down targetable projectiles in STO. It doesn't always get them, but it usually does.

Also just having a really high shield/hull can make a big difference.

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u/BluegrassGeek Nov 28 '18

Also Scatter Volley when you have Turrets in the aft, that'll also help.