Rifleman Archive
Thread: Rifleman,Carbineer,or pistoleer?
zelerich wrote:
Ok these professions are the main ranged ones. Now the way i see it is rifleman is still on top? They can still shoot as fast as the other 2 and can get more damage at cap. Dont think the SAC can get as low but pretty darn close. I am picking carbineer to go along with MBH, but im starting to ask myself why? I think rifleman has better shots so whats there to like about it?
Some Carbineer specials are ... well simply put better.
legshot > headshot
cripplingshot > kneecap shot
aoe
better SAC (72)
damage can be basically the same for best quality equipment (1063)
greatest movement control
Pistol specials have cool effects
Stopping shot = effective root
disarming shot > startle shot
aoe
way better sac (65)
damage is close to rifle for best manufactored pistols (950- 970)
fastest speed
otoh Rifleman
Snipershot = awesome damage for an opening shot but with recent range limitation not useful in pvp past the first shot (unless you have paralyze of some such skill)(dps is low due to long windup and cooldown)
Conceal and Cover - lots of fun but mostly a toy (use it to open an engagement but don't expect to use it to finish it)
startle shot = delay + posture up (remove those rifleman from the snipershot position)
sac 83
Max damage 1184