While a lot of Siege players would view the recent changes to Alibi’s loadouts as a nerf, I say that it’s an opportunity for Alibi players to be more scrutinizing with the loadout setups that they’re going to run. With the recent changes, Alibi players will have to think more about each weapon and utility that would benefit them depending on the situation or map.
Alibi is also one of the operators that now have access to the newest generic gadget in the game, the observation blocker. The observation blocker is a very underrated generic gadget because it actually does a lot when it comes to denying intel to the attackers.
5. ACS12 with Scope 2.0x and Vertical Grip + Keratos .357 with Suppressor and Laser + Observation Blocker
Most players, including me, opt for the angled grip when using Alibi’s ACS12 shotgun. That’s because even without the recoil control benefits of the vertical grip, the ACS12 shotgun’s weapon kick remains very easy to manage. However, that doesn’t make the vertical grip useless for this weapon. Especially if you compare the results of the recoil test in this loadout setup to the one where the ACS12 has an angled grip. It’s evident that shooting the ACS12 with a vertical grip, even though its stock recoil is already very low, will provide the user with pinpoint accuracy.
And that’s very advantageous when shooting enemies at longer distances, since they will appear smaller on your screen. The generic gadget for this loadout setup is the newest utility in the game and it’s called the observation blocker. As its name implies, it blocks observation by obstructing the view of enemy cameras. This utility is very useful at denying intel to enemy drones during the prep phase and it’ll make it easier for defenders to shoot them because the drones won’t see past an entryway with an observation tool blocker.
Excels in:
- This loadout setup provides the best recoil control possible on Alibi’s ACS12 due to the vertical grip, and because of that, the user will be able to enjoy pinpoint accuracy
- The scope 2.0x on Alibi’s ACS12 will provide the user with the ability to see enemies bigger on their screen, and that means it’ll be easier to hit them
- The ACS12 is a single-slug firing shotgun and each shot from it causes devastating damage, not just to operators but to breakable surfaces as well
- The observation blocker will prevent enemy cameras, especially drones, from gathering intel on defender positions, identities, as well as their utilities
- The suppressed keratos .357 will allow Alibi to shoot attacker gadgets silently which is a great perk to have for roaming as it lessens the chances that she’ll alert the attackers to her presence
- The keratos .357 is a powerful handgun capable of dealing devastating damage per shot and its stock recoil is quite easy to handle
Build Details:
- ACS12 with Scope 2.0x and Vertical Grip
- Keratos .357 with Suppressor and Laser
- Observation Blocker
Recoil pattern test on the ACS12 in this setup with the author’s own recoil control applied:
4. Mx4 Storm with Red Dot A, Extended Barrel, and Vertical Grip + Bailiff 410 with Laser + Proximity Alarm
This is a solid loadout setup for Alibi, especially for players who prefer to have the best damage possible. That’s because the extended barrel on the Mx4 Storm will add 12% damage to it, as well as greatly reduce its range damage drop-off, effectively extending its optimal range. The drawback, however, is that it doesn’t provide additional recoil control benefits, and the Mx4 Storm’s recoil could be rough to control, especially when it comes to long sprays. However, with a vertical grip attachment, the weapon’s vertical kick becomes a lot more manageable, especially when the user sticks to shorter bursts.
This loadout setup ensures that Alibi will inflict the best damage that she can from her Mx4 Storm submachine gun and combining the damage benefits from the extended barrel to the very fast rate of fire of the weapon, it can really make short work of enemies. As for the bailiff 410 as Alibi’s secondary weapon, it will allow her to rework to map to her advantage, since that’s something that the Mx4 Storm can’t do. With the bailiff 410 revolver pistol, Alibi can create rotation holes, destroy unreinforced hatches, and create lines of sight on unreinforced walls.
Excels in:
- Maximizing the damage output and potential of Alibi’s Mx4 Storm with the extended barrel greatly reducing its range damage drop-off
- The extended barrel adding 12% damage to the Mx4 Storm as well as its range damage drop-off benefits ensures that Alibi will be dealing heavy damage regardless of the distance
- The vertical grip on the Mx4 Storm will help Alibi maintain good vertical recoil control on the weapon, especially since the extended barrel doesn’t provide additional recoil control benefits
- The bailiff 410 revolver pistol is an excellent utility for Alibi since she can use it to create rotation holes, lines of sight on unreinforced walls, as well as destroy unreinforced hatches
- The proximity alarm as Alibi’s generic gadget is great for guarding flanking spots, and Alibi can use them well for both roaming and anchor roles
Build Details:
- Mx4 Storm with Red Dot A, Extended Barrel, and Vertical Grip
- Bailiff 410 with Laser
- Proximity Alarm
Recoil pattern test on the Mx4 Storm in this setup with the author’s own recoil control applied:
3. Mx4 Storm with Red Dot A, Compensator, and Vertical Grip + Bailiff 410 with Laser + Observation Blocker
This is the best loadout setup for Alibi players looking to have the best recoil control on their Mx4 Storm. That’s because the compensator will greatly reduce its recoil diamond size, therefore, reducing its random recoil from all directions, especially its horizontal recoil. This is a great help in controlling the recoil of the Mx4 Storm because its recoil pattern doesn’t just go up in a straight vertical pattern. So with the compensator, the player will have the most stable shooting experience with the Mx4 Storm, even during long sprays.
Of course, the recoil on the Mx4 Storm will even be more stable with the presence of the vertical grip. If the compensator reduces the random recoil from all directions and horizontal recoil of weapons, the vertical grip specializes in reducing its vertical weapon kick. So with this loadout setup, Alibi will be shooting enemies with great accuracy on her Mx4 Storm. For Alibi’s generic gadget in this setup, the observation blocker will help a lot especially when she’s anchoring, because it will prevent drones or other attacker cameras from gathering intel inside or around the objective spot.
Excels in:
- Having the best recoil control possible on Alibi’s Mx4 Storm submachine gun because the compensator will greatly reduce its horizontal and random recoil from all directions
- The vertical grip on Alibi’s Mx4 Storm will in turn greatly lower the weapon’s vertical weapon kick, allowing for a far more stable shooting experience with the weapon
- Having a great utility for reworking the map in the bailiff 410 revolver pistol as it can be used to create rotation holes, destroy portions of soft walls for lines of sight, as well as destroy unreinforced hatches
- Having tight hip fire spread on the bailiff 410 revolver pistol due to the laser attachment, effectively increasing its optimal range for hip firing
- Making it harder for attackers to gather intel through their drones or other cameras with the use of the newest utility in Siege, the observation blocker
Build Details:
- Mx4 Storm with Red Dot A, Compensator, and Vertical Grip
- Bailiff 410 with Laser
- Observation Blocker
Recoil pattern test on the Mx4 Storm in this setup with the author’s own recoil control applied:
2. Mx4 Storm with Red Dot A, Suppressor, and Vertical Grip + Bailiff 410 with Laser + Proximity Alarm
This loadout setup may not have the best recoil control on the Mx4 Storm because the suppressor doesn’t add recoil control benefits, however, it fits into Alibi’s gameplay more, and that’s why its rank in this list is so high. While Alibi can perform the role of an anchor really well, her full potential is reached when she’s roaming, and when it comes to roaming, it’s a big advantage when you make it hard for enemies to find you, and that’s exactly what the suppressor will help the player to do. Because with the great stealth benefits from the suppressor, it’ll be hard to compromise your location.
The suppressor removes the directional threat indicator and the muzzle flash of the weapon, so visual-wise, unless the enemies see you, it’ll be hard for them to know where you’re shooting from. It will also greatly silence the gunshots of the Mx4 Storm, making it even harder for enemies to know where you are. The stealth perks from the suppressor are great for Alibi because she specializes in confusing enemies with hit and run tactics alongside her Prisma holographic clones. The suppressed Mx4 Storm also adds more surprise factor when Alibi is performing the substitution strat with her Prisma holographic clones.
Excels in:
- The suppressor on Alibi’s Mx4 Storm will remove its directional threat indicator as well as its muzzle flash, so it’ll be very hard for enemies to know exactly where she’s shooting from
- The suppressor will also greatly silence the gunshots from the Mx4 Storm, making it even harder for enemies to ascertain where Alibi is shooting from
- Since the suppressor doesn’t add recoil control benefits, it’s important to equip the vertical grip so that the user will have more recoil control on the Mx4 Storm
- The bailiff 410 revolver pistol allows Alibi to rework the map to her advantage because it can be used to create rotation holes, destroy soft hatches, as well as create lines of sight on soft walls
- Alibi can bring in two proximity alarms per round and they’re great for covering flanking spots as they will warn her of enemy presence
Build Details:
- Mx4 Storm with Red Dot A, Suppressor, and Vertical Grip
- Bailiff 410 with Laser
- Proximity Alarm
Recoil pattern test on the Mx4 Storm in this setup with the author’s own recoil control applied:
1. ACS12 with Scope 2.0x and Angled Grip + Keratos .357 with Suppressor and Laser + Proximity Alarm
The ACS12 with the angled grip is the best primary weapon for Alibi overall because the angled grip will allow her to go into aim-down-sights faster than normal, therefore, she’ll be able to aim at her enemies quicker. This is very important for sudden enemy engagements, and the lack of additional recoil control from the angled grip wouldn’t really affect Alibi a lot because the stock recoil on the ACS12 shotgun is very easy to control. What’s great is that Alibi can use the ACS12 to rework the map to her team’s advantage. With it, she can create rotation holes and more lines of sight on soft walls.
The ACS12 shotgun also deals devastating damage per shot and it has a huge magazine capacity for a single-slug firing shotgun. Alibi’s ACS12 is also compatible with the scope 2.0x which will allow her to see enemies well even at long-distances. And since with this setup, Alibi can already rework the map with her ACS12 shotgun, it only makes sense for her to run with the keratos .357 as her secondary weapon. With the keratos .357, she’ll have a secondary weapon that is great for fragging enemies especially at close to medium range when her ACS12 needs to be reloaded.
Excels in:
- The angled grip on Alibi’s ACS12 will greatly help her win sudden enemy engagements since it will allow her to go into aim-down-sights faster than normal
- The scope 2.0x on the ACS12 will allow Alibi to hit her enemies with deadly accuracy even at medium to long-range as she will be able to see her enemies well on her screen
- The ACS12 shotgun inflicts heavy stopping power and has high destruction rate per shot, which means it’s capable of creating rotation holes, destroying soft hatches, and creating lines of sight on soft walls
- The keratos .357 handgun is a great alternative weapon for Alibi when her ACS12 needs to be reloaded since it can frag enemies even at medium to long range
- The two proximity alarms in Alibi’s arsenal will prevent her from getting caught off guard by enemies who will use flanking spots to get her from behind
Build Details:
- ACS12 with Scope 2.0x and Angled Grip
- Keratos .357 with Suppressor and Laser
- Proximity Alarm
Recoil pattern test on the ACS12 in this setup with the author’s own recoil control applied:
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