So I’ve been trying to learn ways to do the hurting real good but not only do i mostly play on a peaceful server but even on chaotic ones i tend to miss chances to defend myself as a citizen of space station 14. So yeah, I was looking for tips on how to end a tussle real good.
The ones that i know already:
Slippery is good for your enemies, bad for you.
Disarming is an option when barehanded.
Go for a baseball bat.
Go for the eyes, Boo!
So any others?
robustness comes not from the forums but from within
you must strip yourself of this label “citizen of space station14” and walk the path of 1000 tiders
The skill ceiling is not that high. Most of it comes down to having better weapons and armor. And also hitting first.
A laser can shoot trough windows and prevent any retaliation. Many weapons can/must be wielded with Z to be effective. And keeping a clear inventory to draw and reload your weapons quickly during combat is perhaps the highest skill ceiling this game has.
The best tip you can have is to pick your fights and use common sense. Even if you are a seccie you are not required to sacrifice yourself for the sake of it (altho you are expected to protect other crew from immediate danger).
If you have a knife to your name and see someone with a gun, just run. Focus your efforts on helping and protecting victims from more manageable threats, like dragging unconscious people out of dangerous areas.
As other commenters mentioned, hotkeys and common sense. There are a few ways to always win a fight. Surprising your enemy always helps, havong a plan when going in is needed, and being gaster allows dodging.
To truly improve your robustness, play security. The best way to improve is practice, and in security you get the most practice.
Stunning can be a good way of winning fights. If you think you can pull off a stun, it can give you an advantage. AFAIK stun-resistance is rare and most people can be stunned.