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purvee1
Member Posts: 360 Arc User
I've always been a bit of a ground player, however recently I've been spending more time on the ground mostly in STF's or battlezones. However something occurred to me, and I've been pondering this question.
I have most of the ground sets, and I hold on to the following:
Borg opponent: MACO set + Sniper rifle and a shotgun.
Bug hunt: full Undine set for the tox resist + a gun
Hostile environment: Either a Nukura EVA set if I can be bothered, or just switch out my armour for an EVA suit.
But every day wear I'm still using, as I have for many years the Omega force armour. Simply because of one thing. The Carbine.
No other gun I've yet to see beats it for damage dealing. Yeah Pulsewaves will, but I dislike those due to having to be right up close, which is not always an option, and I just don't like playing that way (as I normally use the aim key)
So has anyone found a better gun than the carbine? Its very unlike me to pick the best option from the start so I'm wondering if there's something a bit better out there?
I have most of the ground sets, and I hold on to the following:
Borg opponent: MACO set + Sniper rifle and a shotgun.
Bug hunt: full Undine set for the tox resist + a gun
Hostile environment: Either a Nukura EVA set if I can be bothered, or just switch out my armour for an EVA suit.
But every day wear I'm still using, as I have for many years the Omega force armour. Simply because of one thing. The Carbine.
No other gun I've yet to see beats it for damage dealing. Yeah Pulsewaves will, but I dislike those due to having to be right up close, which is not always an option, and I just don't like playing that way (as I normally use the aim key)
So has anyone found a better gun than the carbine? Its very unlike me to pick the best option from the start so I'm wondering if there's something a bit better out there?
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I just don't like using it against borg (for obvious reasons-remodulating all the time). I use the tr116 in that scenario.
Recently though I've been using the Rom navy set, with a crtDx3 plasma pulswave. (Would work great with any plasma weapon really)
Its a nice change of pace for me, I've been enjoying it. A lot.
But old trusty (omega carbine) is never far away. Always in my inventory, in case things get "heavy".
im pretty new so i've not tried most of the rep stuff yet. counter command stuff looks pretty neat
Really depends on what you are looking for out of a weapon!
The carbine/full auto rifles, are good range weapons, have high dps, exposes enemies in sweeps but, lacks in sheer spike dmg.
Exploit weapons once an enemy is exposed, deliver punishing spike dmg and, come in a vast variety ranging from pistols - sniper rifles and, offer a wide range of dps.
Whether you like a pistol(s), a shotgun blast, sweeping automatic fire, sniper shot, split beaming, stunning, etc.
They all serve a purpose, it's just find what you prefer/like!
Praetor of the -RTS- Romulan Tal Shiar fleet!
I have lots of fun weapons (Say hi to my Borg arm prosthetic... I was really disappointed when that wasn't an arm mounted weapon), I guess what I'm aiming for is efficient weapon. I hate to use the term "Best" because there often isn't. But like with space builds there's certain general things to do to increase your fire-power.
BEST weapon, is a debate that will leave players arguing till their either blue in the face and/or, their fingers fall off and, their eyes bleed from too much debating on this forum.
But, there is no doubt, as to certain weapons being top performers!
And, imo, the carbine does fall into the top performer category.
Praetor of the -RTS- Romulan Tal Shiar fleet!
There are only very few guns providing both (Dyson, CC, Delta, maybe Iconian? and of cause melee weapons), but you have two weapon slots you can switch in combat too. So if not one of them, you are looking for a combination of two guns.
My Fed still uses the omega set often too. Out of days short after the rep revamp...
You should try an epic Mk XIV Ghostbuster gun. :P
The rifle is good for range so I like to complete this with something for close range. This can be the nukura sword and shield, or the nukura pulswave and its shield. My KDF characters have the Honor guard riflle, a pulswave with a granate thrower, awesome weapon.
with 10% CrtH dmg is really nice...and with targets with Beef on them , the large plasma burn works good too
I like the options of putting my own mods on the guns those 2.5% might happen procs don't cut it with me
made a 6% CrtH 60% CrtD AP full auto rifle amazing gun but the plasma gun looks better :P
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The Omega Carbine is my top pick. Not only is it still a top performer but I appreciate that it is on of the few compact weapons out there. I cannot imagine my toon, an admiral, lugging around one of those hilariously oversized weapons.
After that the Dyson rep weapon and the Delta rep weapon come next. I think the Dyson is a better all around weapon -- but I love the physical model of the Delta weapon.
And I have always liked split beams. Being a sci toon I can easily expose with any number of sci powers and hit the secondary for the exploit. I have an elite fleet phaser that one of my BOFFs was using and just recently began playing with it myself. Part of me really likes the elite fleet weapons b/c they are not ridiculously sized.
Finally the new Iconian rep sawed off pulsewave rifle.... I've never been a big fan of pulsewaves to begin with. But it is just so much fun to play with.