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Tr-116b, MACO, or AMACO

vaklovaklo Member Posts: 74 Arc User
edited October 2014 in The Academy
I'm looking for the best PvE ground weapon for both my Fed Tac and Eng. Assume I can afford a Tr-116b. I also have the reputation and marks for Omega weapons. In the video below, the author dislikes the Tr compared to the MACO. In a later video, after the upgrade patch, he calls it about the same as a MACO. In your experience, what is best? Thanks

Before patch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ruCbP9TCKM

After patch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdS0IAdOdgE&src_vid=4ruCbP9TCKM&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_1840044355#t=9m8s
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  • caeloaeturnumcaeloaeturnum Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2014
    I've used them all and I really like the TR-116. The TR-116 is expensive, but since it's an account bound item, that mitigates the cost to some degree. After I'm done playing with a character, I'll dump it in my account bank for the next. As far as damage, it bypasses shields, so it kills things quickly. The Borg can't adapt to it, so that's another plus.
  • shadowwraith77shadowwraith77 Member Posts: 6,395 Arc User
    edited October 2014
    CC Bio-molecular Disruptor Rifle, cannot go wrong with this puppy!
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  • venkouvenkou Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2014
    vaklo wrote: »
    I'm looking for the best PvE ground weapon for both my Fed Tac and Eng. Assume I can afford a Tr-116b. I also have the reputation and marks for Omega weapons. In the video below, the author dislikes the Tr compared to the MACO. In a later video, after the upgrade patch, he calls it about the same as a MACO. In your experience, what is best? Thanks

    Before patch:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ruCbP9TCKM

    After patch:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdS0IAdOdgE&src_vid=4ruCbP9TCKM&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_1840044355#t=9m8s
    I like the TR-116b. When it comes to PvE, I will shift between reputation associated gear. MACO Is the best in the game. TR-116b is a nice evolved pulsewave: however; I hate the long waits between firing shots. Whenever I see my avatar pause between shots, I psychologically feel like I am not contributing enough.

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  • warmaker001bwarmaker001b Member Posts: 9,205 Arc User
    edited October 2014
    The TR-116B is absolute MURDER on anything with shields. On anything with no shields, the 4 mods of shield penetration are absolutely worthless. 8472 NPCs come readily to mind. But anything with shields, it's very, very strong since you can look at shields and say, "IDGAF." Even if you get the TR-116B, you'll need something else for unshielded NPCs. But those types are very few. Also, an immense luxury with the TR-116B is that against Borg, you no longer need to remodulate your 116b against them. It's kinetic.

    As far as the MACO or AMACO gear, it's all preference. There are guys that swear by either weapon type, either gear set. Both are great, yet different. Can't go wrong either way.

    Hell, you can get MACO or AMACO gear and still have the 116B since you can equip 2 weapons at the same time.
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  • woodwhitywoodwhity Member Posts: 2,636 Arc User
    edited October 2014
    If its single-target, the TR-116b is the strongest weapon currently avaiable. However, considering buffs and debuffs, a real pulswave (no amaco) can be superior to groups (AoE-"One"hits even in elite stfs even with a Sci).

    Maco is trash, Amaco is nice as secondary, especially with 2pc for Adrenal booster.
  • tyriniussstyriniusss Member Posts: 317 Arc User
    edited October 2014
    yeah AMACO beat MACO. Increases your damage output and the 2pc heal is more valuable than MACOs shield recharge. If you are using the TR-116B you don't need the integral frequency remodulator of the Borg sets, so you could have a look at the Dyson ground set for good damage resistance.
  • hyefatherhyefather Member Posts: 1,286 Arc User
    edited October 2014
    caeloaeturnum wrote: »
    I've used them all and I really like the TR-116. The TR-116 is expensive, but since it's an account bound item, that mitigates the cost to some degree. After I'm done playing with a character, I'll dump it in my account bank for the next. As far as damage, it bypasses shields, so it kills things quickly. The Borg can't adapt to it, so that's another plus.

    I love the weapon also. I also think it should be banned in PVP. It sucks all the fun right out of it.
  • warmaker001bwarmaker001b Member Posts: 9,205 Arc User
    edited October 2014
    hyefather wrote: »
    I love the weapon also. I also think it should be banned in PVP. It sucks all the fun right out of it.

    I find it hilariously amazing that Cryptic failed to realize what the implications were for 100% shield penetration in that mode of play. They truly have no idea what they were doing.
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  • lindalefflindaleff Member Posts: 3,734 Arc User
    edited October 2014
    Getting a TR-116 single-handedly convinced me to change my entire gear. It completely replaced my MACO rifle, and it is now my favourite weapon.
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  • dalolorndalolorn Member Posts: 3,655 Arc User
    edited October 2014
    lindaleff wrote: »
    Getting a TR-116 single-handedly convinced me to change my entire gear. It completely replaced my MACO rifle, and it is now my favourite weapon.

    It's ugly as sin (but then again, I have the same opinion of most endgame weapons, especially Starfleet and KDF stuff), but yeah, it also appears to be the best weapon in the game against anything that has a shield or is a Borg drone.
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  • oldkirkfanoldkirkfan Member Posts: 1,263 Arc User
    edited October 2014
    lindaleff wrote: »
    Getting a TR-116 single-handedly convinced me to change my entire gear. It completely replaced my MACO rifle, and it is now my favourite weapon.

    I've loved the TR-116b, since the first time I used it.

    My main character is a Tac, equipped with the Adapted M.A.C.O. set. I have the UR TR-116b, as my primary, with the Adapted M.A.C.O. Phaser Pulsewave Rifle, as my secondary. These 2 together I feel prepared for pretty much anything.
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  • shadowwraith77shadowwraith77 Member Posts: 6,395 Arc User
    edited October 2014
    The tr-116b may be good against single shielded opponent's, but the CC bio-molecular disruptor rifle tears groups a new butt, and is far quicker than the tr-116b any day.
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  • captcokecancaptcokecan Member Posts: 143 Arc User
    edited October 2014
    A team (4-5 people) full of these things will literally make Borg in IGE, CGE and KAGE (soon to be IGA, CGA and KAGA I suppose) melt in front of you.

    It will be interesting to see how effective they are should the Borg get upgraded hit points on the ground in Advanced mode.
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