Act Fast | Meta Update - January 2025

Summary

In this update, Spencer dives into the latest changes in Star Trek Online for January 2025, focusing on critical updates players need to know before time-sensitive event buyouts end on February 16th. He highlights powerful items like the Pavo Omni Beam and the Flagship Celebration Shield, discussing their meta impact and importance. Spencer also reviews the new Partners in Crime Lockbox, which includes the Breen Intel Courier ship and other items that will likely surge in price once the box is removed. For players looking to maximize their builds, Spencer shares in-depth analysis and strategies, making this video an essential watch for Star Trek Online enthusiasts.

Takeaways

• 😀 The 2024 Event Campaign 6 buyouts in Star Trek Online end on February 16th, 2025, with some highly impactful items, such as the Pavo event set and Flagship Celebration set.
• 😀 The Pavo Omni Beam is the best set Omni in the game, outperforming others like the Lobby Ultimate Omni or Tri-lithium Phaser Omni in terms of performance and versatility.
• 😀 The Pavo Omni's three main benefits are its universal compatibility with any energy weapon, synergy with Canon firing modes, and a 33% proc for massive damage.
• 😀 The Flagship Celebration event's Shield Array can deal significant antiproton damage when shield facings are lowered, with potential benefits for tanking builds.
• 😀 The Partners in Crime Lockbox on PC offers various items like the Breen Intel Courier ship, which has unique abilities but currently underperforms with its experimental weapon.
• 😀 The Breen Intel Courier ship's trait, Never There, summons probes that draw aggro and debuff enemies, although its performance may be less effective in fast-paced environments.
• 😀 The Krim Cotage console from the Partners in Crime Lockbox may be overperforming currently, but it could be nerfed in future patches due to widespread attention.
• 😀 The Breen Shield Tunneling trait offers 30% shield and armor penetration in exchange for a small reduction in shield capacity, making it a valuable option for weapon-based builds.
• 😀 The Harmonic Shield Linkage trait is valuable for tank builds, providing shield healing and resistance, and is currently affordable on the exchange.
• 😀 New ship and build metas are emerging, with the Mirr Angle setup proving to be highly effective for solo and team elite content runs, especially with console and trait changes.

Q & A

What is the significance of the Pavo event in Star Trek Online's January 2025 meta?

The Pavo event is highly significant because it rewards the Pavo Omni Beam, which is considered the best Omni in the game, outperforming other top-tier Omni beams like the Lobby Ultimate Omni or Tri Lithium Phaser Omni. It offers great performance on any energy weapon type, and its synergy with Canon firing modes (such as Scatter Volley or Rapid Fire) makes it extremely powerful in high-end damage setups.

Why is the Flagship Celebration event important for players in Star Trek Online?

The Flagship Celebration event is important because it provides the Kim Reliance set, particularly the shield, which offers significant damage-dealing properties. When a shield facing is reduced to zero, the next attack on that facing will deal instant and over-time anti-proton damage. This makes it especially valuable for tanking builds, though it requires constant threat from enemies to be effective.

What is the deadline for buying out the 2024 event campaign rewards?

The buyouts for the 2024 event campaign rewards end on February 16th, 2025. After that, acquiring these items may take years as they may only become available through the MUDs or Phoenix stores in the future.

What is the Partners in Crime lockbox, and what does it contain?

The Partners in Crime lockbox, available until March 18th, 2025, contains several valuable items, including the Breen Intel Courier ship, the Krum Cotage console, and various traits. However, the drop rates for these items are not great, particularly for the traits, and some of the items are already performing suboptimally until fixes are applied.

What makes the Breen Intel Courier ship unique?

The Breen Intel Courier ship is unique because it is the only ship in the game with a 52+ EXP weapon setup that allows players to run both a commander attack ability and an SCI ability simultaneously. While it may not be the top choice for high-end content, it is a fun and capable ship for general gameplay.

What issues are currently affecting the Krum Cotage console's performance?

The Krum Cotage console is underperforming at the moment, particularly because it does not scale with items as expected. This issue is being looked at by the development team, and the console may see changes in future patches.

How does the Breen Shield Tunneling trait work, and why is it valuable?

The Breen Shield Tunneling trait provides 30% armor and shield penetration for your weapons in exchange for a small reduction in shield strength. It is particularly valuable for weapons-based builds, as it significantly boosts damage output by bypassing a portion of the target's defense.

What is the purpose of the Harmonic Shield Linkage trait, and who would benefit from it?

The Harmonic Shield Linkage trait restores up to 20% of maximum shields every 2 seconds and offers up to 20% shield resistance. This trait is beneficial for players who want to enhance their tanking capabilities, especially in team environments where NPCs or teammates can assist with applying the effect.

How does the Glass Cannon ground trait impact weapon damage?

The Glass Cannon trait increases weapon damage by 20% in exchange for reducing your maximum shield capacity by 16.7%. While this trait is a great way to boost your damage output, it comes with the drawback of making you more vulnerable to damage, so it’s best suited for players who can manage their defenses effectively.

What is the Ving console, and how can players optimize its use in Star Trek Online?

The Ving console allows players to use the Subspace Fracture Tunnel without teleporting. To optimize its use, players can set up a specific keybind to clear targets and activate the console without unintended effects, making it easier to control during combat and avoid disorientation while using the ability.