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could someone tell me why i would ever use startle shot over flushing shot.

all the info i can find states that both are posture raising attacks, have the same mind cost, but flushing shot (which is gained at CounterSniping 1) has a stun effect and higher damage modifier than Startle Shot (which is gained later at Counter Sniping 2).

Jahaka Quom, Ahazi Mon Cal [Master Smuggler / Novice Gunfighter / Teras Kasi Novice]

Anora Borealis, Scylla Human [Novice Bounty Hunter / Novice Carbineer / Novice Ranger / Novice Sharpshooter / Novice Creature Handler]

May the Nerf be with you.

I have never seen any tests on this, but I would have to assume that since Startleshot only does damage and posture change and since Flushingshot does damage, stun, and posture change, and since both Startle varieties come after their Flushing counterparts in the tree, that the posture change on Startleshot has a higher percentage chance of sticking than does Flushing's.

Like I said, I have seen no suggestion of this or no tests to prove it, but that would be my guess as to why to use one over the other.

ok, just wanted to make sure i wasnt missing something.

thanks boss.

Jahaka Quom, Ahazi Mon Cal [Master Smuggler / Novice Gunfighter / Teras Kasi Novice]

Anora Borealis, Scylla Human [Novice Bounty Hunter / Novice Carbineer / Novice Ranger / Novice Sharpshooter / Novice Creature Handler]

May the Nerf be with you.