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As you may have noticed, there's a temporary event going on that allows us to work towards free gear and power cards. I've been asked several times what I think of the new gear for the previously hidden Back Gear Slot. Well, to be honest, none of it is just outstanding. As has been the case in the past, I imagine these gears are merely a sample of what is to come, with far better back pieces soon to appear in the Store and Shuffle. However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't try to get these gears while they are here. You never know what the future may hold. These pieces may be just the right fit for a suit in the future. Or it may be a long time before we see Back gear available outside this event. Maybe it's a special prize for the early birds and the industrious. Who knows? So I say it behooves you to try and acquire at least 1, if not more of these gears. If you find yourself able to get multiples, remember that even though we only have 1 Back slot currently, that doesn't mean others won't be added later. Even if this isn't the case, your team's HQ Sentinel can use them as well. I'll be posting my thoughts on each gear below, listed from best to worst, imo.
Morphonic Jetpack
Physical
This jetpack uses pure morphons in the air to fuel it, giving you limitless propulsion.
Back
MOVE + 900
MINOR MOVE + 1%
SUPER DISRUPT NIGHTMARE AURA + 13 This is all around the best out of the gear offered. It will have the most overall function in different combat environment.
Kawaiipakku
Mental
This was left by a lost child from the World Corps. You now wear it in defiance of their evil. It gives you courage and strength like no other armor can. Plus, it is really cute!!
Back
AMAZING DISRUPT NIGHTMARE AURA + 15
SUPER DISRUPT MAGIC AURA + 10
This was left by a lost child from the World Corps. You now wear it in defiance of their evil. It gives you courage and strength like no other This is the best piece for what it offers. However, it will not be used in every situation, and is therefore limited in its effectiveness. But what it does do, it does well.
Black Cloak
Super Natural
A black cape that marks you as a formidable foe. It feeds off of enemies' fear.
Back
REMARKABLE SUPERNATURAL DAMAGE + 8
SUPER LIFE + 10
A black cape that marks you as a formidable foe. It feeds off of enemies' fear.
Not a bad piece for a beginner toon. The Life isn't much but does help with lower level toons. The Plus Damage is common enough to be useful in a suit that stacks plenty more of it across other gear.
Cybernetic Wings
Tech
Using the unique tech in the AMA weapons, these wings sense your nervous system and react like natural appendages.
Back
REMARKABLE TECH AURA + 8
MOVE + 1200
Using the unique tech in the AMA weapons, these wings sense your nervous system and react like natural appendages. It was tough to call between this one and the next. Both are good for Duels and Brawls. This one slightly edges out the next IF the Aura damage actually makes it through. Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of Tech Aura damage that is easily or readily available. If the Aura damage does not suffice to penetrate your opponent's defenses, then the next gear is better. The 1200 Move is the equivalent of 4 fully tiered top Move card's worth of Move.
Cape of Levitation
Magic
If you lack the ability to soar through the skies, don't worry! This enchanted cape lets you lift off the ground.
Back
MINOR MOVE + 1%
MOVE + 1200
If you lack the ability to soar through the skies, don't worry! This enchanted cape lets you lift off the ground. This isn't a bad gear at all for Duels and Brawls, and even has limited value in full deck events with the 1% Move stat increase. This doesn't sound like a lot, but every little edge helps. As with the previous gear, 1200 Move is a sizable increase to your Move stat for Duels and Brawls.
Butterfly Wings
Elemental
Analyzing the unique morphonic energy in the AMA weapons, BADGE was able to craft these wings. They aren't as fast as jets, but they can stay aloft for longer than anything else.
Back
REMARKABLE ELEMENTAL MIASMA + 8
Analyzing the unique morphonic energy in the AMA weapons, BADGE was able to craft these wings. They aren't as fast as jets, but they can stay aloft for longer than anything else.
This is the worst of the gear, and warrants being the least expensive by a long shot. It does 1 thing only, and it doesn't do it that well. There currently isn't enough Miasma Aura to make much of an impact, and players are currently better served by Burn. Still, it may be worth it for no other reason than limited options give you this as the only way currently to connect your Elemental core's bonus Plus Damage to a Back piece.
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