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Does you choice of torpedo matter?

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Whats the difference between the different types of torpedo. Especially quantum and photon. Does it really matter what you choose?
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Look at the DPS versus Burst. Photons have a higher DPS, because they have a shorter cooldown, but the Quantums have a higher burst damage, to balance their longer recharge. Plasma torpedoes have a chance of doing DoT. However, I don't know about any other torpedo choices as I only use Quantum torpedoes.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    I'm beginning to think that it doesn't matter. I haven't run numbers, but I"m fairly sure that all the torpedoes of any given level do the same damage over time. The same goes for shields... I'm positive that all the shields in any given tier give the same amount of protection that's just a factor of strength, regen, and protection.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Each has differ damage type, different rate of fire, and different side effect. None are that much better than other, it which works best with your tactics better.

    Photon have higher DPS, Quantum have higher Hits.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    I use quantums just beacase they look cooler than photon :P
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    So far, I think the choice of torpedo goes along with your preferred Tactical skill choice. If you just want to use straight torpedoes - go with the photon torpedoes. If you're going to use torpedoes with an attack spread option, go with quantum torpedoes. And if you are going to use torpedoes with a high yield option, go with plasma.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Most have different 2nd ability procs.

    As was said before, Photons fire more often vs Quantums that hit harder but cool down slower.

    Plasma has lower DPS but has a chance to apply extra damage over time.

    Chroniton reduce flight speed and turn rate.

    Not sure of the others but you get the idea.

    Choose what you want to use.
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