Hover

Purchase Information
In-Game Cost	Real Value	Exp Level
10,000 or 6,500	$50	11
Robot Information
Class	Ability	Faction
Medium	Glide	SpaceTech
Base Statistics
Level	Durability	Speed
1	97,000	50 kph
Armaments			Standard Paint Jobs
Hardpoints	1x Light + 2x Medium
Default Weapons	1x Molot + 2x Molot T
Module Slots			Legendary Paint Jobs
Active	Yes		N/A
Passive	2
Other			Legendary Pilots
Tier	III		N/A
Wiki Class	Medium

Workshop Production Information
1 Day Cost	3 Day Cost
180,000	600,000
Components	Components
80	230

Introduction

The Hover is a medium robot with 2 medium and 1 light hardpoint.

Ability

Hover's ability is called Glide, which when activated the robot jumps in the air in a fashion similar to a Griffin, however it is about 1.5 times the height of the Griffin's, but with a slower descent (a "static" Hover jump lasts about 6.5 seconds vs 4.5 seconds for a Griffin).  Keeping the jump button pressed increases the altitude of the jump, making the robot fly higher as the button is held down longer. It also allows sustained static or horizontal flight for as long as the "fuel" lasts. However, all maps currently have an invisible "roof" that impedes the Hover's maximum height. In Dead City, for instance, the "roof" corresponds to the height of the tallest buildings.

After landing the Hover has a 7 second cool down before the ability can be used again, no matter the amount of "fuel" left.

When falling down from a ledge the jets are activated and the glide ability can be used without engaging the initial jump, which is useful to reduce exposure while still benefiting from the glide possibilities. However, since the initial jump lifts you to considerable height without costing fuel, the distances traveled with the "jumpless" glide are shorter.

Strategy

The Hover's Glide ability allows it to control the flight trajectory unlike other robots that can jump. Gliding too high can result in exposure to enemy fire, while gliding too low can result in hitting structures and obstacles that could trap the Hover or be extremely difficult to escape.

When properly used by an experienced pilot Hover has unparalleled mobility. In sustained horizontal flight the Hover's speed is very similar to a max-speed Rogatka, or about 60 km/h. Flight can be sustained for 13-15 seconds depending on take off and landing points. For instance, a Hover starting from near the ledge near beacon B in Springfield can land on beacon D in less than 15 seconds. As reference, the distance a Hover can fly over level ground is almost exactly the full length of the Shenzhen central square (from  beacon A to C).  To obtain fast horizontal flight the pilot must activate glide while moving in the desired direction then use the jets in short pulses about one second apart to maintain constant altitude. The glide capability also allows the Hover to move between different vertical planes in ways most enemy pilots will not expect, such as jumping down from the "corridor" in Yamantau, hiding under it, then flying back up in the corridor on the other side to attack again. However, the glide ability is better used sparingly and not as a simple way to "get someplace faster," since one is always trading cover and maneuverability for speed.

Unlike with most jumping bots, after first acquiring a Hover it is advisable to open solitary custom games on each map and train.  This helps the pilot understand each map from the Hover's flight perspective, find the best firing angles, and landing and take-off points, as well as learning the Hover's unique flight dynamics (how to steer, control altitude, etc.).  When using the Hover's ability pilots should be aware of exposure to enemy fire, especially snipers, and have an "escape plan" ready.

Threat Measure

Hover is very tough to beat in the mid-leagues. Once it jumps it slowly glides to a destination, making rockets and splash weapons hard to coordinate their hit.

Possible Setups

Some effective setups for the Hover are:

Note: When "Opt." is next to a slot type, it refers to one of the multiple options that can be used in combination with the other weapon(s) slot type(s).

Each slot type is filled with only one particular weapon. For example, if a robot has 3 light all three of those slots are filled with Pinatas, as mixing weapons of the same slot type is not advisable.

Close Range (350m or less)

Slot Types →	Medium Slot ↓	Light Slot (Opt. 1)↓	Light Slot (Opt. 2)↓
#Slots →	x2	x1	x1	Name ↓
Setup 1 →				Death Button (Opt. 1)
Setup 1 →				Floover (Opt. 1)
Setup 2 →				Plasma Death Button
Setup 3 →				Leadhose
Setup 4 →				Shotgun
Setup 5 →				Aphex
Setup 6 →				Lockdown Shotgun

Mid-Range (500-600m)

Slot Types →	Medium Slot↓	Light Slot (Opt. 1)↓	Light Slot (Opt. 2)↓	Light Slot (Opt. 3)↓
#Slots→	x2	x1	x1	x1	Name ↓
Setup 1 →					Flytrap (all options)
Setup 2 →					Bugzapper (all options)
Setup 3 →					Tracker
Setup 4 →					Russian Deathbutton (Opt. 1)
Setup 5 →					Hornet (Opt. 1)
Setup 6 →					Mosquito
Setup 7 →					Homing Rocket Tower

Long Range (800-1,000m)

Slot Types→	Medium Slot↓	Light Slot (Opt. 1)↓	Light Slot (Opt. 2)↓
#Slots →	x2	x1	x1	Name ↓
Setup 1 →				Gunship (Opt. 1)
Setup 2 →				Laser Turret

Overview

Common load-outs for the Hover in lower and middle leagues include 2x Orkans and 1x Pinata, 2x Tarans and 1x Magnum, 2x Tulumbases and 1x Pin. or 2x Punisher Ts and 1x Punisher.  Dual Scourges with a Spark are effective but require more skill to utilize effectively while using the Hover's ability.

Mark I Statistics

Purchase Information

Level	Durability	Speed	Cost
1	97,000	50	10,000 or 6,500

Upgrade Information

Level	Durability	Speed	Cost	Time
2	103,000	52	100,000	2 hours
3	110,000	53	200,000	5 hours
4	117,000	54	400,000	14 hours
5	124,000	55	2,000,000	1 day 4 hours
6	132,000	56	3,000,000	2 days 4 hours
7	140,000	58	4,000,000	2 days 18 hours
8	149,000	59	8,000,000	3 days 18 hours
9	158,000	60	13,000,000	4 days 10 hours
10	168,000	60	25,000,000	4 days 20 hours
11	179,000	60	35,000,000	5 days 4 hours
12	190,000	60	45,000,000	5 days 10 hours

Mark II Statistics

Purchase Information

Level	Durability	Speed	Cost
1	190,000	60	500

Note: Level 12 Mark I is required to enhance (purchase) to Mark II.

Upgrade Information

Level	Durability	Speed	Cost	Time
2	193,500	60	1,000,000	1 day
3	197,000	60	2,000,000	2 days
4	200,500	60	4,000,000	3 days
5	204,000	60	16,000,000	3 days
6	207,500	60	16,000,000	3 days
7	211,000	60	16,000,000	3 days
8	214,500	60	16,000,000	3 days
9	218,000	60	16,000,000	3 days
10	221,500	60	16,000,000	3 days
11	225,000	60	16,000,000	3 days
12	228,500	60	16,000,000	3 days

Update History

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Trivia

• The Hover is the first robot with an ability that can be used partially, and not completely (Glide).
• When the jets on Hover activate, every player on the map can hear it.
• This is one of the only 3 bots in the game that have a slower tower rotation speed, the others being the Pursuer and Blitz.

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