Things have changed quite a bit since I left this game. There's like 12 gearsets now, a gearscore increase and a "toughness" rating instead of HP/Armor. I am completely lost on where I should be at stat-wise. I plan to roll with SMG/AR mainly and am currently sitting at about 275-325k dps with around 350-370k toughness - pretty much ignoring skill power at this point while I farm to min/max my gear (it's only 90-110k).

What is the meta for toughness and DPS for the hardest content?

Also, what gearsets are being used for SMG/AR builds and which weapons are considered top their class for AR/SMG (I'm using a G36 AR and AUG ATM). Or I guess more importantly, are there any weapons I should avoid that are considered garbage?

I have been testing out 3 Predator/3 Striker for the 8% damage boost to my weapons, 30% stability & 10% armor dmg. Is that a good setup in your opinion? Should I go 4 pcs of one or the other? Is there a gearset that is better that I'm overlooking?

Lastly, what skills are being utilized most? I've heard Smart Cover and Pulse are garbage now - is that true?

Any help is appreciated! I've been holding off on getting back into incursions until I think I'm geared up for it - I just don't know what is considered good enough anymore.

Love,

- Zero (PSN ZeroeCooL)