XWA Blindspot Guide - Platforms

A note on Platform Blindspots: If you do not see a platform on this list, it does not have any weapons and is not considered a threat. Therefore, no blindspot is necessary.

Factory/ 1

Laser Range: 1.70

This blindspot is the same as it was in XvT, come in from above it and cut speed as you close, to make sure you don't run into it. Just get close to the hull on the top and blast away. Download the filmclip of technique.

Golan 1

Laser Range: 2.20

This platform has a blindspot on each end, in what appears to be a landing area, just fly in there and the guns can't target you. Download the filmclip of technique.

Golan 2

Laser Range: 2.30

This blindspot is located in the indented area of each end. Come in straight at it and slow down as you get in to avoid ramming the platform. Download the filmclip of technique.

Golan 3

Laser Range: 2.30

This platform has a blindspot underneath it. All you have to do is come in from the bottom and get right up close to the hull. The lasers won't be able to target you and you will be able to finish it off without any problems. Download the filmclip of technique.

PLT 1, 3, 5, 6

Laser Range: 2.06, 2.20, 2.10, 2.30

These platforms all have a very similar blindspot that is located in the triangular protrusions under the platform. Just fly inside and blast away. If you get to close, they may have a jamming beam in place, to counter this, just turn around and head away slowly, you will hear when the jamming beam is off. Drop your speed back to 0 and turn around. Download the filmclip of technique.

PLT 2, 4

Laser Range: 2.20, 2.20

These platforms didn't have a blindspot in XvT. They do now. All you have to do is fly in from underneath and get yourself right up close to one of the vertical protrusions underneath. Get closer to being between them and you will be able to finish it off without any problems. Download the filmclip of technique.

R&D Facility (Asteroid Hangar)

Laser Range: 1.88

This blindspot is located on the far side of the asteroid from the hangar entrance. Look for the indented area, and you will be close, once you find it once you can find it again. Download the filmclip of technique.