Titan kits are available to all Titans; these are selectable additions to your Titan that can change the style at which you perform some actions. Each kit is different, and they affect different parts of the Titan, so pick the one that you need most for the map and game mode you are about to play, because it can make the difference. Here are each of the Titan kits, what they do, and a little bit about how to use them.
Titan Kits
Assault Chip
Description: Improves Auto-Titan precision and enables the use of offensive and utility abilities.
Field Notes
The Assault Chip is one of the kits that you can use right at the beginning of the game and does not require being unlocked. It is a great kit to use when just starting out, especially if you are new to Titanfall, because it makes the Auto-Titan a bit smarter and protects you a bit more while you’re not in it. Something you should consider as you become versed in the Frontier and get a bit better at the game is disembarking your Titan in a key location and doing one of two things. The Assault Chip helps the Auto-Titan attack incoming threats a little better than a normal Auto-Titan. Overall, the AI on the Auto-Titans is far better than the previous installation of Titanfall, but with the Assault Chip you would be surprised by how well it can hold off a point by itself.
Stealth Auto-Eject
Description: Automatically eject and Cloak when your Titan is doomed, preventing Pilot death.
Field Notes
The Stealth Auto-Eject Titan Kit is something that you should consider if you’re a Pilot that likes to wait until your doomed Titan is just about to finally explode to eject. Unless you’re really good at getting out in time, sometimes something can surprise you, leaving you with zero time to eject—which makes this Titan kit incredibly useful. In normal circumstances, this kit works well because as players get better, they will be able to shoot you out of the air pretty easily. This kit will protect you a lot more after you eject, especially in an outnumbered situation where you just want to get out of town.
Turbo Engine
Description: Adds one extra dash.
Field Notes
Having one extra dash is crucial in many different situations, especially for Titans that don’t have a single dash. Ogre chassis Titans are large and heavy, and they also have a decently large amount of armor. But the one thing they don’t have is the ability to boost them in a desired direction, unless they have Turbo Engine equipped. This is not the only benefit to equipping Turbo Engine though. Even Stryder chassis class Titans can benefit from Turbo Engine. Titans such as Ronin have a major strength, and that is their speed. Imagine being able to sprint and dash from one side of the map without having to stop; you can control entire sections of any map by yourself, which can give you one of the largest advantages in the game. Turbo Engine is one of the most powerful kits, if you take some time and learn how to put it to the most use.
Overcore
Description: Your Titan starts with a 20 percent head start on their Core’s build time.
Field Notes
Overcore is for the Pilot that loves to use their Core as often as possible, and when your team needs one in a pinch. Overcore only effects your Titan’s Core right after Titanfall, so after it’s used the first time and you reset your Core, you do not have that 20 percent bonus again. Because of this fact, it is best used in the middle of a heated battle or during any match of Last Titan Standing. Every Core has a very powerful play when you’re using it. However, some Cores have very different uses than others, which means using this kit on a certain Titan on a particular mode is what makes this kit very unique. For example, using Overcore with Scorch’s Flame Core would be a good idea for Last Titan Standing. In LTS you want to use Overcore when more enemy Titans are alive so that you can do the maximum amount of damage.
Nuclear Ejection
Description: Ejecting while doomed causes your Titan to detonate its Core, causing nearby enemies massive damage.
Field Notes
Nuclear Ejection is a dangerous Titan kit that can get rid of a lot of enemies when you’re in a dire situation. The best time to use this is when you have the enemy backed into a corner or when you are in a close-quarters fight as soon as your Titan is triggered into doomed state. Close quarters is a dangerous spot to be in no matter what, but depending on your Titan, you might be helpless no matter what and need to back away quickly. However, sometimes it’s too late, and you have no choice but to eject. Well, the best way to get revenge on your enemy is to eject with a little bit of nuclear explosion in their face. Be careful not to eject with a roof above your head though, because bouncing right back down onto your Titan’s location would be a terrible idea.
Counter Ready
Description: One extra Electric Smoke countermeasure.
Field Notes
One of the most common items used in the game is the Electric Smoke. Whether it is being used by a Pilot or Titan, it is one of the most effective ways to deter Pilots from attacking you, or even counterattack them. If you can only use one of the most effective items in the game once, wouldn’t you like to use it twice per Core generation? As you may know, you are not able to use the Electric Smoke right away. You have to earn it as you earn your Core. The same goes for both Electric Smoke uses. The best use of Electric Smoke is when you are being rodeo attacked by an enemy Pilot; crouch down and trigger Electric Smoke. You must do this as soon as you see another Pilot on your Titan’s back, because if you do it too late, opponents will be able to damage you before you are able to kill them. Being able to use this twice, especially when you become a huge target for the other team, is incredible powerful.
Titanfall Kit
Dome-Shield
Description: Protects your Titan after Titanfall.
Field Notes
Dome-Shield is a classic customization ability that has been brought back for a very good reason. Once you initiate Titanfall, your Titan will drop from the sky. Once the Titan hits the ground, a large energy dome will cover the Titan. There are several reasons why this is useful, as well as strategic, against enemies.
Something to remember about the Dome-Shield is that it doesn’t prevent Pilots or enemies from entering the shield, but it does damage them once they cross the threshold. This makes for a great tactic when you want to strike the final blow on an enemy Titan, as you can initiate Titanfall on their position. The drop damage will do quite a bit to the enemy Titan—or even kill them, under the right circumstances.
Warpfall
Description: Faster, warped-in Titanfall.
Field Notes
Because of the advanced technology in the Frontier, warped Titanfall is something that can truly benefit specific situations. The Warpfall will force your Titan to hit the ground, ready for you to embark much more quickly than normal.