2-pc Silent Enemy set on a Bortasqu' ?

spaceeagle20

So, I've acquired the Elachi console, the Bioneural infusion circuitry for my Bortasqu' and I came to remember of the Silent Enemy set and noticed that interesting disruptor dmg buffing bonus which come from the 2 pieces.
Now, torp out of question, I'd use the elachi wave crescent cannon if that's convenient.
My question is : is it convenient to replace an elite fleet disruptor beam array ( when I'll be able to get them ) with the elachi wave crescent cannon?
The cannon has got a 180' arc which is not 250' like a beam array but still it's not bad.
Probably an elite fleet disruptor beam array would outgun that cannon but there's the +7,6% disruptor damage.
Of course, I'm flying a beam boat Bortasqu' with all disruptor beam arrays.

woodwhity

Not really, since its not a flat dmg increase, but only a base. So its around 2-2,5%. So you would still be better with a beam.

ursusmorologus

spaceeagle20 wrote: »

Probably an elite fleet disruptor beam array would outgun that cannon but there's the +7,6% disruptor damage.

That's a modifier for base weapon damage, not the final damage after everything else has been added. In the end it is worth about 1/4 of a blue Mk XI tac console

spaceeagle20

ursusmorologus wrote: »

That's a modifier for base weapon damage, not the final damage after everything else has been added. In the end it is worth about 1/4 of a blue Mk XI tac console

1/4 of a blut tac console? a white console? lol
I guess I am better off with an elite fleet disruptor then ...

cmdrscarlet

Thank you for this thread. It's solved a problem I've been dealing with in my head about these items.

Just wanted to post a resonse :P

dahminus

Not to mention cannon abilities vs beam.

spaceeagle20

Actually I have run a quick calculation ...
The elachi cannon would pull out the same DPS as an elite fleet disruptor dmg x 2 CtrH with FAW at global cooldown ... given this, even a 2% disruptor buff would come handy.
Moreover, the 2-set gives a +15 starship shield system or something like that ( which wouldn't be bad )
But there's the arc's difference : 180' against 250' ... and you know the Bortasqu' turn rate ...

virusdancer

spaceeagle20 wrote: »

Actually I have run a quick calculation ...
The elachi cannon would pull out the same DPS as an elite fleet disruptor dmg x 2 CtrH with FAW at global cooldown ... given this, even a 2% disruptor buff would come handy.
Moreover, the 2-set gives a +15 starship shield system or something like that ( which wouldn't be bad )
But there's the arc's difference : 180' against 250' ... and you know the Bortasqu' turn rate ...

It's the combination of running Beams instead of Cannons, thus not only the difference in arcs but also the difference with weapon abilities.

Regarding the +15.2 Starship Shield Systems, you're looking at about +4.6% base shield cap from that...so somewhere between 200-350 or so additional shield cap (before taking into account shield damage reduction and effective shield cap).

caasicam

One can get some pretty nasty crits with that Elachi cannon, though given the very slight differences between having it equipped or another beam array, well, it's a matter of personal taste at this point.

Personally, if you're going to equip the console anyway, I say just just slap the cannon on as well. Can't go wrong with both a Disruptor damage increase and a slight shield cap increase.