Command Level BOFFs using Mk XII weapons?

nightfly69

I put some Mk XII and above level weapons into my BOFFs weapon slots just as a means of storage and noticed them using those weapons during ground missions. Are those weapons being scaled down to Mk VI when they use them or are they getting the full power when using those guns.

If I equipped BOFFs with Mk XII shields and armor would they get the fully powered effect of those as well?

rattler2

They should get the full benefit of the gear unless you are in a zone that scales you down.

It is possible that the numbers you are seeing before equipping them are based on your Captain's skills and traits. I don't know if that extends to your BOffs or the damage output is based on the stats of the BOffs alone. I don't know if your BOffs benefit from any traits you slot that augment stats.

nightfly69

Thanks. You're the 2nd person to guess that Mk XII and above gear on BOFFs get at least the default Mk XII level benefit. I've been crafting tons of Mk VI gear for my 9 character's BOFFs but I should probably start equipping them to Mk XV now.

seaofsorrows

Rattlers statement was correct, they get the full benefit unless they're in an area that scales you down. In that case, they're scaled at the same level as the captain.