Cloak or Overcharge

[Scycron]

I can't decide, cloak or overcharge and why

[dirtyklingon]

i think cloak has more opportunities for effective use. where as overcharge is mostly for elites/bosses and quick reloads.

i plan to go decoy myself to start, as i found it's a pretty good insta tank when your phasing gets messed up and you find yourself completely solo on a story mission tuned for at least 3 people.

[Senel]

Clock & the perks around it are very offensive mostly boosting critical chances kind like burst DPS. Cloak has more practical & tactical uses though.
Overcharge also an offensive perk more geared towards explosives and maybe a bit of melee i think it's more of an sustained DPS if you had to label it.

Maybe that helps? Good luck.

[Avenger]

cloak fits with how I want to play as a sniper, but I can see overcharge working well with a machinist / LMG.

It's not just going to be about the initial EGO skill, but about the combination of perks that surround it to make a strong build

[JustAHermit]

While I cannot give you a definitive answer, I can give you an explanation of my choice.

Overcharge because...
1) I want explosive weapons and that comes with limited ammunition but has high potential.
2) I never have to tactically retreat (so far) or rely on escapes.
3) I'm hoping it makes BMG's more effective.

[RelativeBlue]

I intend to roll with Cloak because it fits my playing style. Overcharge wouldn't help me out too much because I take time with my shots.

[Relapse]

Cloak and Decoy proved to be extremely ineffective in PvE and fairly useless in PvP during beta. Honestly it's gonna end up with Overcharge for PvE and a choice between Overcharge and Blur for PvP.

However, that doesn't mean it's ideal to start with these ability because of the location of perks based on starting ability decide ability selection for early game, but once you've worked your way towards the perks you'll have equipped you'll want to work your way across to unlock Overcharge and Blur.

[Drekor]

Cloak lets you use superior positioning and "surprise" to get criticals easily.

Overcharge let's you murder everything. EVERYTHING. I like overcharge better

[Fascion]

2) I never have to tactically retreat (so far) or rely on escapes.

This. From what I experienced in the beta, I feel like I would be using Cloak in an offensive capacity an overwhelming majority of the time, if only because cover is plentiful and crazy effective. For that reason, I would be more likely to go with Overcharge as I see it being more effective in the moments that matter most.

Really, though, it comes down to playstyle, and in that regard I see Cloak being better for the average player (and Decoy better still.)

[morpheusxp]

I preferred cloak as it was almost identical to my MMORPG preference Rogues.