Aliens Fireteam Elite - Hidden Weapons & Perks You Need Right Now

[@LegacyGamingUS]

EDIT: Have some awesome community members here saying they are finding the perks in Standard difficulty! A smaller few have said they have gotten a few of the weapons on standard as well. Personally, a couple of hours on intense netted me all the weapons, but the doc perk is still alluding me. Happy hunting! Interested in more Aliens: Fireteam Elite videos? Be sure to subscribe - bit.ly/2HMw6zc And don't forget to join us on Discord - discord.gg/U9QJk2J

[@stratum42]

Hey thanks for all you do. Just wanted to let you know that you can get the hidden perks on Standard difficulty as it's all we've played. But I've unlocked both Thermal Venting and Pain Point Solutions.

[@Roketman9460]

Can confirm, I found the pain point perk for the technician on Standard

[@connarcaven]

Actually got the doc perk on standard an hour ago. I'd assume the others would be able to drop too. Not seen any of the weapons yet personally but others may confirm. Edit: just noticed I have the recon perk and aftershock too.

[@elliottbetancourt6914]

I am one of them. I did not find those perks on anything above standard. The weps I read in other vids can be found in standard too. The only exclusives might be the golden or acidic wep skins from higher difficulty in hoarde and campaign modes

[@thilistine]

I can confirm you can get the perks in standard mode. I picked up the demolisher one a few days back.

[@gizmo1383]

I wish "eyewear" was in it's own category, it'd be awesome to wear a hat/helmet with some of them.

[@ultrajd]

Agreed

[@musashi.miyamoyo]

That and hair being shown on headgear.

[@Yutter89]

Same, odd sunglasses can't be worn with a hat or helmet

[@kevinsamayoa4557]

Yeah it is cool that they added helmets with shades but not being able to fully customize is a bummer

[@Missioneer]

Yeah, I really wanted to wear the Doc Specialist helmet with the surgical mask, but nnnoooOOOOoooooo.... 😒

[@SynthTerror]

The heirloom shotgun was the weapon Hicks liked to keep in handy... for close encounters

[@iveneverseensuchbehaviorin5367]

He's Hicks, im hudson sir

[@ARod3]

I’m using it simply because it’s Hicks shotty lol

[@Thrashman138]

It's also insanely good stopping charging Crushers.

[@Frothenbath1]

I heard that!

[@cadderley100]

Look where it got Hicks. A massive shard of glass right through his chest after crash landing on a penal colony world, being chased down by Lance Henriksen's Droid lookalike.

[@dannyavarice]

I honestly had no idea about these hidden weapons and perks. It's awesome that you can find this stuff out in the field (although not guaranteed). It gives a little more playability, and then more when you finally do get your hands on a new weapon. I'm really excited about the Sept 8th update. New class, new weapons, new content. I'm really looking forward to it.

[@chillicheeze8455]

Really? I didn’t even know that

[@kummer45]

I'm glad that the game got a heavy good start. The community liked the game in general and the game itself is very solid. I'm glad that many are purchasing it so developers get the right note upgrading and updating the game. By far this one of the best experiences on a good Alien game. There's a lot to be done and great ideas for the full package. I'm purchasing this for the PS4. I want this game to prosper with lots of updates and further development. This could be a redeeming beginning for the Alien franchise in the video game industry. There are lots of material that can be further developed like mechs, heavier weapons, refinement of the existing location and inclusion of other expansive levels. I wish that the support for the game continues strong on both sides, the costumers and the developer. If this produces dividends we could end up with a great game or series of games about Aliens. Finally it is happening.

[@exodusprometeo7656]

Would love to operate a power loader to take on larger enemies.

[@Renyth]

The nice thing about Stormsurge is I replace the Fletchette SMG with it on Recon, yeah that gun is nuts but the Stormsurge can equip the reveal scopes, I tend to like them on recon since they get mad cooldowns from killing with them, you basically have Guard Dog and Drones up 24/7

[@mallows_bay8193]

Hi! Hidden persk can be found on normal difficulty too. Ive got my Recon per from one of the missions/caches. Great content guys.

[@lhfinatl7068]

Yup, that's how I got Rampage.

[@QueerlyBeloved386]

I never knew about these special Intense mission drops - We beat Horde on Intense to Wave 10 and got a decal/weapon skin. Thanks for this. Looks like I'll be playing Intense from now on.

[@Genjustice92]

Gruppa has a bug where if you don't run some kind of fire rate mod it actually shoots considerably slower than what it can. Try swapping the barrel you have on it to the 10 fire rate 10 weakpoint damage and try it out.

[@xUncleLeo]

Yeah I noticed this myself. Having either the Recoil Booster or Compensator does not increase fire rate as it should. However, having Compact Flash Hider on the muzzle does increase fire rate.

[@fredericbrasseur7399]

For Type 76 Auto-Shotgun, the Gunner has a perk that greatly increase accuracy and another the stability on the first 4 shots burst on automatic weapons. These 2 perks greatly help at reducing the spread on the auto-shotgun.

[@Thrashman138]

The Heirloom Standoff is a monster if you spec it out for max stumble chance. I've legit stopped several charging Crushers at point blank. I feel like LG is sleeping on this weapon. It's my favorite shotgun in the game.

[@LegacyGamingUS]

Oh I definitely think it's good, just not my preferred weapon. I agree with you though, that's why I pointed out the much higher stumble chance that it has.

[@KADASUVA]

The perks can drop from standard as well. I got most of those from running standard missions multiple times.

[@TheLegend-qj7wh]

Great video and you are not annoying. That is rare on youtube. Subbed

[@7eh8irdman]

You can pick up the random class perks on at least Standard difficulty. That's how I got a couple of them.

[@LegacyGamingUS]

Great to know. I've gotten every one on Intense and never any on standard, so I wasn't sure on that.

[@matthewking1891]

@@LegacyGamingUS I got Red Is Dead on standard. Thanks for the content!

[@PrinceSaschaVykos]

@@matthewking1891 I got Red is Dead and Rampage (I've never played intense) so can definitely verify this

[@jason7719]

Yep was just about to post how I found Creative pain point solutions on standard

[@7eh8irdman]

@@LegacyGamingUS Update: officially unlocked all class perks and still only playing at standard. My bud is kinda salty, since he's only unlocked one. lol

[@codycook8404]

just a heads up i got the perks for doc and demolisher on casual difficulty, so they are available there but they do seem much more uncommon the lower difficulty you go, only recently found the channel, enjoying it so far, keep up the good work!

[@LegacyGamingUS]

Thanks for the info!

[@johnlemon9413]

I got thermal venting randomly on standard

[@thilistine]

I picked up everything I could on Steam just to support these guys. It's been a long time since I've had this much fun playing a game with my friends.

[@LegacyGamingUS]

That's awesome Michael. We've talked to the devs a few times and the genuinely seem like awesome people!

[@thilistine]

@@LegacyGamingUS Good to hear. I'll have to comb through your other videos and see what you have relating to this. I've loved the Alien franchise my entire life and after the utter disappointment of Colonial Marines I was extremely skeptical about this game. I'm glad they proved me wrong.

[@tenebaum6595]

This game is very fun but could be such a beast if they would fix the ongoing glitches and add more maps, enemies, weapons , and customizations. The graphics are sweet!

[@bentrieschmann]

The internal mag that increases damage on each hit is also really good on the heirloom shotgun.

[@corbybunch]

Best page to find out anything and everything on Aliens Fireteam Elite! Love the great content, keep it up!

[@benjy1165]

I’m just gunna say this now I beat the campaign on Intense as recon playing gruppa as my main rifle slot. With the right attachments and perks it’s not only a laser beam you can get the fire rate so high that’s it’s basically full auto. Pair that with accuracy and stability buffs from recon and the dps you can kick out given it’s weakpoint damage? Broken. I love the fact that no one is talking about this gun because it’s honestly so good.

[@Kaiber_Phoenix]

The perks can appear on standard difficulty too as ive picked up the neurotoxin perk for the medic also its gotta be the M41A2 all the way

[@Zombiekiller4funs]

The funny thing is I actually got rampage and a few of those other perks just playing on standard. So I want to believe that the perks and maybe the guns even are legit just super random to get.

[@colin7225]

They look to have the art style and world spot on in this game, they should build on the work they have done so far, imagine dungeons and raids.

[@wyrmbane3023]

Can confirm. Found the Gunner perk on standard difficulty.

[@danteleinguard9079]

The % increases on high difficulty

[@Sammo212]

Ammo counters where the user can't see is a hilarious design to me. My bet is the percentage of drop on those guns are much higher on the higher difficulties since some people do find them on standard. I can confirm the burst pistol and SMG can be found on Standard as I have gotten them there.

[@MYSTIK4L33]

Awesome vid! Would love to see one about hidden cosmetics.

[@awkward-girl-sera8143]

Thanks, there has been a LOT of confusion surrounding this stuff since launch

[@EricLinstone]

Those hidden class perks are friggin' elusive! Managed to find a couple though and at least 1 on standard difficulty.

[@Gibbal27]

I just want to say, I received the Rampage perk on standard difficulty. I've haven't done anything higher than that difficulty yet.

[@adeptusmechanicus1029]

I got it the same way too

[@aitnobetafaq]

Same

[@iwhbydbadbmotf8915]

I got red is dead on standard.

[@Brydan]

Just found Neurotoxin Specialist on a "Standard" difficulty run in 1-1 with bots. Just FYI. Maybe it has been changed in an update that it's available on lower difficulties as well.

[@travisgibson8703]

Loved the video now I have more of a drive to find more weapons, since the update you can find the perks on standard difficulty, at least I found all but gunner so far on standard

[@rickc-arelsii6276]

Thanks lads, you've been one hell of an asset with the videos on this game. Slán. Edit: I found the perks mentioned on standard difficulty playing both solo with the AI and match making. Just to give you a heads up that they do drop on lower difficulties if someone, say on Xbox is having issues with match making (I've seen lots of complaints of this from XBox users. Haven't experienced it myself on PC though), can get a hold of the perks as well.

[@LegacyGamingUS]

Our pleasure!

[@lhfinatl7068]

Yeah, Xbox matchmaking hit or miss. Also, I've been experiencing a lot of freezing, disconnects and flat out crashing from an apparent memory leak.

[@TonyLS9A]

FYI. I received Creative PP Sol and Thermal Venting from Standard difficulty drops.

[@LegacyGamingUS]

Great to know!

[@LinktheSamoyed]

Yep standard for me too, I have had Thermal Venting from day 1 and I didn't even realise that I got it from a crate I thought it was just a regular rank unlock.

[@kyotahellbound1780]

I got 2-3 class perks from standard missions hidden caches.

[@Tquintv]

Love my heirloom standoff. I paid a lot less for it though.

[@CeritaAbriya]

Amazing content as always..really helpfull

[@davidwells9361]

I think there's some bugs and glitches that actually work out in our favor on this game that were never fixed or founded before release

[@Gray-soul_81]

Just started the game yesterday. Already have the secret perks for the doc and phalanx. Only played casual so far as I'm still new to the game. Just a heads up.

[@BAZO0KAJ0E]

I’ll be honest that intro was sick bro

[@TheCcrack]

i got thermal venting on the first mission during my first time ever playing, had no idea it was a hidden perk

[@jesusllanas4288]

Dang seeing Gregg in a vid yet he gets nuked by a rpg is just golden

[@LegacyGamingUS]

I'm glad someone appreciated that haha

[@nathancoleman8948]

I know this video has been out for a while but I just played to unlock all of these weapons and notices one isn't located here. So, if anyone that enjoys this game hasn't found it by chance, another weapon to unlock is the M1A2 GL Conversion, basically making the underbarrel GL for the pulse rilfe a stand alone weapon. Got in on intense so i'm sure you can get it the same way you got the rest. If that has already been figured out then this post does not matter.

[@Grimmacemack]

THANK YOU!!! Been looking for this info

[@professormaia9103]

Please continue to make videos about Aliens - The new itens and percs for the DLCs, your videos are the best.

[@Zelisius]

I like hicks shotgun. Its high stumble plus ability to slow makes it nice for a technition

[@justincider8892]

I love the heirloom shotgun and RPG Launcher.

[@spiritofzen7022]

Unpopular opinion but I love the Heirloom shotgun, I agree though it needs a couple more shots per clip to make it really good

[@Spacebelongstome]

The extra perks do drop on casual difficulty, I believe it is just a low chance.

[@KevWalkerLive]

You can actually find hidden perks on Standard difficulty, I've gotten 2

[@MrElglobo]

Love your guys stuff keep it going

[@Runescythe9852]

I remember getting aftershock, and had a sneaky suspicion it was somehow tied to the Phalanx class. I didn't even know the new class was just off the horizon. Good to know ^^

[@brendandownes8874]

Thx livid for letting me know about the weapons. Time to get back to the grind 😁

[@bloodtoken343]

I got red is dead when doing casual for my gunner to get him to lvl 2. so I say it smaller chance at the perks/weapons, but it takes longer while the pro is you can somewhat speed run the missions once you get the box.

[@michaeltittel6718]

Not related to the Video at hand, but since I had a hard time finding information on the topic I thought Id drop my share at as many places as possible ... while trying to amass all dropped weapons, attachements and perks I hit a wall, where I was missing two perks (counting the phalanx one) and two attachments (holo sight, polygonal rifling). after the loot came in farily seemless and it felt there was a smart loot system at works, nothing for about 25-30 missions straight (on intense, priorities one through three). running out of ideas, i swithced things up and went into normal missions first, priority one. within the first three runs, I got both the perks I was missing. after that, once again nothing - until I went into priority four, where THE TWO VERY FIRST hidden caches had the two last missing attachements. now, all of this could be anecdotal RNG, and in the case of the perks Im inclined to say so, but in case of the attachments I think certain dropped loot might be restricted to certain priorities. Anyways, nicely done video, have a nice day everyone!

[@2DEKAY]

I subbed so I can stay up to date with your stats overviews 👌 Keep up the good work

[@Ringmaster217]

Another awesome vid, thanks guys.

[@SynthTerror]

Do you get better chances at obtaining these weapons if you play on harder difficulties? I've noticed I've gotten new rewards playing on Intense but other people are reporting getting them on standard

[@Mestari1Gaming]

Wait so the L59 Minigun is unavailable? It's the gun used by Synth Heavies. I hope that the devs will soon make that gun available for all those who love miniguns!

[@LegacyGamingUS]

Correct, the L59 is not in the game yet. That was from a preview build at some point. Likely coming with a future update (I spent like 30 hours trying to find a drop source for it and there just isn't one.)

[@Mestari1Gaming]

@@LegacyGamingUS Let's hope that we can get our hands on it at some point in the near future!

[@Ow3zara]

I never played intense and got my thermal venting perk on normal dificulty with my Lvl 1 Gunner during a dayli mission. Tec is my main.

[@metalstorm478]

2:55 Jeez man look at the overall size of that thing that gun. Must be such a pain for your spine hauling and running around with that thing. 4:53 Literally giving your enemies a lead shower.

[@BlagdenLeCorbeau]

yeah I found the Tech perk on Standard, and it's a life saver.

[@Caddy2893]

The video we all needed!! 👌

[@RagingWyvern]

Oooo new content on the 8th...nice

[@jugglaassassin]

The Heirloom shotgun belonged to Michael Biehn’s character in Aliens, that’s what you’re paying for.

[@LegacyGamingUS]

Yeah I know the lore behind it haha. It's still effectively a $10 weapon.

[@sunnyfrisch]

I prefer attaching the Ported Compensator and the Casket Magazine along with the Hybrid Sight on the Kramer Assault Rifle. 1.8 seconds reload time by default already feels ok, as feels the overall handling and accuracy of the gun. The 40% increase in fire rate however substantially let this weapon skyrocket in damage dealt.

[@camstergaming3267]

The KRAMER ASSAULT RIFLE is definitely something I want to add to my GUNNER CLASS, it looked especially effective with OVERCLOCK and I can't wait to try it. Great video, very valuable insights & keep up the good work ! ! !

[@eNDEAVOR.official]

Lol I recognize you from your Engineering videos.. kinda cool to have you teach me game stuff too tbh.

[@lilbrinx]

Have you guys thought of redoing the perks break downs with these hidden perks in there?

[@jareddepew1467]

The only thing I wish is each class had an open weapon slot and not dictated to a certain weapon type. The second slot could be class specific then

[@my2randomcents]

Help! I have a problem I finished the 3 levels in "Priority one" yet "Giants in the earth"is still locked and says I have to "complete previous campaign to unlock" What am I missing?

[@CareerKnight]

I'm not a fan of how slowly the auto shotgun fires if you attempt one shot at a time (its noticeably slower than the WY semi despite having a higher rate of fire) which makes it less than ideal in situations where you don't need to hold down the trigger. Thanks to this video I know the three guns I am missing, slightly disappointed that the third flechette appears to not be in the game yet.

[@andreasmangs3131]

Exactly the same reason I haven't completely switched out the Type 76 for the Type 21 yet. There's more weapons with the same bug, AM-16 Gruppa for example. There's no built in fake delay on full auto weapons irl just because you press the trigger fast instead of holding it.

[@CareerKnight]

@@andreasmangs3131 I haven't noticed it with the Gruppa at all.

[@andreasmangs3131]

@@CareerKnight It is on the Gruppa, depending how fast you click. If you click fast enough the game thinks you are holding the LMB and shoots the same speed as if you where holding LMB. If you press slow enough it shoots at the speed you press. But when you press fast, but not panic fast, like I do when I try to quickly shoot aimed head shots you end up with short artificial delay. Try it out in the hangar.

[@spectre0969]

Yeah I got the rampage perk on either standard or casual so difficultly doesn’t matter

[@LegacyGamingUS]

Yep, I pinned a comment with that note on perks.

[@spectre0969]

@@LegacyGamingUS ah ok

[@jareddepew1467]

I pray they never stop updating this game.

[@CasualWarden]

Thats what that is! "Red is dead" I'm new, in the first mission on standard i got that and wasn't sure what it was.

[@phrozac]

Stormsurge! The only one I don't have. I thought this game ended at 30 weapons and your sidearm. I guess it's 31 :)

[@ProudlyGamer]

I found the Neurotoxin perk for the Doc on 4-2 on standard diffuculty, so I don't think they are diffculty tied. (also it's amazing)

[@LegacyGamingUS]

Yeah, pinned a comment to confirm that perks are not difficulty locked

[@Siinwu]

hmm is effective range worth on any of these? when u look at the graph it doesnt do much tbh. wouldnt another be better?

[@tonypayne7258]

I must have gotten lucky, I got the technicians special perk on standard in the first campaign chapter

[@HungryAndorian]

100 hours. Most spent on intense and above. Got everything except thermal venting. Really need it for gunner's max dps.

[@steveradroach9101]

Hi,I was looking on Internet if you could transfer the saves of this game between ps4/ps5?I searched for a while but I didn't find anything .

[@rpd8327]

Must've got lucky as Rampage was my first perk unlock from a cache on casual lol

[@tommyhenderson2510]

Are the outfits bugged ? I have maxed out every class and haven’t gotten one

[@LegacyGamingUS]

Yes, for some players they are. The devs are aware and looking for a solution.

[@veteransergeant2357]

Who would ever suggest the Drum magazine for anything, when the Casket Mag exists? Jebus.

[@AxelHenx]

found al of the hidden perks on casual and standard. it's fully rng so the higher difficulty does not matter.

[@a.k.7840]

I too acquired one of those "hidden perks" on standard difficulty. Perhaps they are awarded when using challenge cards on standard?

[@Mkable01]

I’ve only played standard missions and I found a perk, so it’s probably just lower chance or certain number of chests opened

[@LegacyGamingUS]

Yeah we've been able to figure that out since posting the video, it's a MUCH lower chance. The harder the difficulty, the more likely you are to grab some sweet loot.

[@raymonddallaire653]

Huh funny i got rampage, red dead and aftershock perks already and i havnt touched intense difficulty yet but has been year since you posted this xD

[@ImaJWalker]

2:12 - How did you obtain that headset???? I cannot find anywhere... please help me. Great Review

[@anthonymedina6682]

Look for the red crates its a random drop sorry I'm late

[@i_Newell]

What skin is that on your Kramer assault rifle at 2:00?

[@LegacyGamingUS]

Metallic Red

[@DragonStar-ox1zk]

Just a heads up, the perks do drop on lower difficulties. I have Red is Dead and the demo perk and I've only played on casual so far.

[@Aceswild2001]

How do I get the other rocket launcher perk for demolisher that gives you constant rockets?

[@mikesbucketlist8420]

Does anyone know if more headwear drops on intense difficulty? I’m never getting any more from hidden caches.

[@nsaphone6020]

Does anyone know if the weapons found are bound to a certain difficulty or just found on intense and above???

[@ARod3]

Can someone recommend me what would be the best attachments to put on the classic pulse rifle?

[@Macephtopheles]

Personally, I don't use it but I'd say the High-Velocity Brake for muzzle (+5% stumble chance on hit for 3 secs/stacks 5 times) and Green Dot Sight for weak point and range bonuses are handy. Magazine would vary dependant on what you want boosted.

[@Epzo1]

I just started playing but I noticed I discovered the perks on casual... did they drop the requirements for certain unlocks?

[@eomat]

For me I only need 4 weapons. Pulse Rifle, Smart Gun, Heirloom Shotgun and Incinerator to get as close to the film as possible.

[@LegacyGamingUS]

I respect a man that respect canon

[@tnyeh]

So do you have to same percentage chance of getting these weapons on intense or higher?

[@travisv.6283]

I have Creative Pain Point Solution from a Casual run just must be a lower chance for drop?

[@ONYXG9000]

Omg I’m dying to play this game can’t wait to grab it 💪

[@CasualLag504]

What song are y’all using in the background when talking about weapons and stuff?

[@myslavename4445]

Great video, kept on topic and kept the conversation moving. I would however offer a counterpoint to your claim that no single weapon is worth $10. Ravenous, Eagle Bearer, and Regulus from Div 2 (and probably others). I think a fair number of people would think $10 for each of those was money well-spent. Whether they actually are is a different matter. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

[@theonemvp_1]

None of those weapons are sold in a dlc pack.