Rifleman Archive

Many people complain about the rifleman being dead in one hit by higher level and sometimes equal mobs. Plus rifle have a slow firing rate, which means we cannot spam our number 1 defense, warning shot.

The question is, would you like the first box of counter-sniping to have: Warning Volley.

Using a Complicated semi-automatic technique, the rifleman shoots multiple short both of laser in an arc in front of him, inspiring fear in his opponents.

The effect would basically be an AoE warningshot, I think it would be very useful.

Just an idea.

I have to be honest, I don't find Startle Shot to be THAT useful. The reason for that is that Rifles have such a LONG delay between rounds, my target is often able to stand up and gain ground on me again before I even get the chance to shoot again. If the shot delay on my Rifle is 7.5, for example, and the enemy only stays started for 5 seconds, it's only worthwhile if you're trying to RETREAT. Now, perhaps this won't be a problem when you reach Master Rifleman and you have all of your Rifle Speed boosts. But until then it's brutal, I can confirm that.

Zam... I guess I meant what is the difference in "effect" of Suppression fire over his suggestion. The point is to keep the animal from coming after you. I never had good luck with Warning shot and finally gave up using it.... That's why i mention suppression fire. It works well for me if I fire it every 4-5 seconds. Animals do NOT turn and run, but they stop in their tracks and stand there looking at you.

I apologize if I am not understanding the difference in the effect. His suggestion may be a good one if it works better than Warning shot worked for me. At novice rifleman, suppression fire seems to work at least 80-90% of the time (just a guess from my experiences).

BTW I mainly solo PvE. So that could taint my opinion also...

No, I know what you both mean, actually. I think this new theoreticaly shot, which I officially dub Warning Blast, would have to have a much higher chance of success than Warning Shot. Of course, I do question its capacity for use in PvP. Let's be honest, what we all really want is some AoE Knockdown love.

what exactly does Strtle Shot do?

Wayne -

The thing is I dont think suppression fire works against beasts, as they dont change postures. And to the poster we had trouble with warning shot, when you are entering WS mode as I call it, switch to a spraystick, you will spam them fast enough. When they are far, switch back to T21 for bleeds and HS

What is the difference between your suggestion and "Suppression Fire" ?

supression lowers posture, his is asking for AE warning shot.

supression lowers posture, his is asking for AE warning shot.