Why do enemies get sronger, yet i DO not?

[TheShiningLily]

Synergy bonuses are only on the weapon synergy mods are equipped to. While some bonuses add dmg to melee it has to be that weapon you're using.

I knew that but my brain was trying to convince me otherwise.

[Kittea]

I knew that but my brain was trying to convince me otherwise.

Lol it's cool, My brain keeps forgetting to actually quote the people I'm replying to. I think it's time for a nap. lol

[SlashZaku]

It is not even just a higher ego weapon. It is what modification slots does that weapon have or any other bonuses that comes with it and stick use that one. Weapon damage does not scale and is not linear. And I admit in the beginning I was not a fan of the weapon system now I love it and hording weapon mods because I don't want to use it, but I do, but what if I find something better and I already used that mod slot.

But I love my orange shotgun and basic mods (Now I have synergy mods) and I wish I didn't mod it now I am stuck with sub-par mods on a great weapon.

Quick question when I am here, and probably a dumb one, synergy bonus... on a single weapon or all equipped weapons?

I made this mistake as well: slapping basic mods on some decent weapons only to find out I can't remove them now that I'm getting Green/Blue mods from side missions and even see them for sale (+ purple ones) in the faction vendors. Wish there was a Weaponsmith or someone in the game that could pay script/keycodes/resources to to do it for you.

And at the OP, 99ers have been kicking my teeth in too. Might be the shields =\ I was relying on the Sniper Rifle earlier when I ventured into the area as the headshots were taking care of them but 2 particular 99ers seem to void it's use. Now an automatic Shotgun seems to do the trick (chews through the shield). I might need to better mod an AR though for range as I'm having to close the distance with the Shotgun first to even do the damage (don't have Blur but Decoy helps distract them long enough for me to lay waste to most of them).

[Rinkydink]

You can remove mods in the salvage matrix can't you? I was sure you can either retrieve mods, destroying the weapon, or remove mods and destroy them. They both need you to unequip the weapon as usual.

[TheShiningLily]

You can remove mods in the salvage matrix can't you? I was sure you can either retrieve mods, destroying the weapon, or remove mods and destroy them. They both need you to unequip the weapon as usual.

Some weapons say this, other ones don't. Could it be because of rarity? I don't really know.

[Rinkydink]

Stun grenades and electrical weapons work wonders on the 99ers and scrappers, I was struggling like you were when I first met shielded enemies, change up your tactics and try out different load outs till you find one that works.

Personally I switched to a shield that recharges after 2.5 seconds for quick recovery, and perks that reduce damage taken and increase crit when enemies are coming at you. Stun em, whittle them down then blast em as they charge you. Switch it up and good luck!

[TheShiningLily]

The pump action I have is an orange with explosive sub-type. So when I overcharge I can kill a mutant heavy in 7 rounds.

[Dazz]

Where does one go to pick up new weapons? I love the SAW, but I haven't seen one in days. What am I missing? My FRC SAW XP bar is maxed. I assume that's hurting me somehow, but If you don't come across a new one, what are you supposed to do?

[Madcat]

This is a Learn to play issue OP. The game is just fine in difficulty... If anything its too easy. Pretty much the only missions that gave any real challenge was Nim, and some of the darkmatter missions where you have like 20-30 guys assaulting your position, and the ones where they never seem to stop spawning.

[Yonpachi]

lol 99ers are easy,

^ Just wait when you are in the middle of 10 Dark Matter snipers that like to go invis like ****.
I was like, Blarg I'm dead.