Linear Fusion Rifles...I don't Get It

[ZTempest]

Basically, title says it all. I have two exotic linear fusion rifles -- Arbalest and Queenbreaker. I tried both out...and although they do high damage, landing a hit seems more difficult due to the charge up time, etc.

And the damage...yeah, the single shots are great, but I suspect that my legendary Hammerhead machine gun from Black Armory actually does more damage, much faster.

So...am I just missing soomething important, or are these guns just not all that good? Is it a playstyle thiing maybe? Seems like you have to slow your game down a lot and line up the perfect shot to get the most out of these types of weapons...

One last question -- I was excited at first to get these as drops...but now I am hoping eventually for a trace rifle...but I almost never see one of those used in PVE. Are they worth it?

[(TTV)OnBrandRP]

Originally posted by ZTempest:

Basically, title says it all. I have two exotic linear fusion rifles -- Arbalest and Queenbreaker. I tried both out...and although they do high damage, landing a hit seems more difficult due to the charge up time, etc.

And the damage...yeah, the single shots are great, but I suspect that my legendary Hammerhead machine gun from Black Armory actually does more damage, much faster.

So...am I just missing soomething important, or are these guns just not all that good? Is it a playstyle thiing maybe? Seems like you have to slow your game down a lot and line up the perfect shot to get the most out of these types of weapons...

One last question -- I was excited at first to get these as drops...but now I am hoping eventually for a trace rifle...but I almost never see one of those used in PVE. Are they worth it?

Queensbreaker is more of a PvP type weapon, Arbalest is just good for match game nightfalls or dealing with a lot of elemental shields. Best part, since arbalest is a special weapon, you can still use the hammerhead :D

[(N☆G) Jackal ★JJ★]

I only like arbalest cause its a good problem solver when people refuse to bring certain elemental weapons to handle certain problems in 950s and 980s.

Other than that I agree, they are quite lack luster.

[Brush115]

If you want a good linear Fusion for damage (PVE) try Sleeper Simulant

[Sterling]

If memory doesn't fail me, they pierce through enemies, although the situations in which I can see that being necessary are just... not really there. I dearly love the idea and increased skill floor of a precision weapon that not only is charged, but you can't hold the charge to line up the shot and then let it go, which can be both annoying and interesting. Personally, if I want to deal burst damage to enemies, I just pick a sniper rifle, or any other power weapon I have in my inventory.

[NeonRed]

Queenbreaker used to have insane aim assist (nerfed) and everyone complained about it in gambit/PvP because you could barely aim at the head and still get a headshot, and it has a pretty fast charge time. It may get a catalyst soon that adds +20 range and aim assist, but take with a grain of salt since it was just some datamined info I saw off of light.gg

Linear's are pretty much PvP shutdown weapons that are usually more forgiving than a sniper, but being a good shot with a sniper will most likely serve you better in the long run.

[The Average Ivy Enjoyer]

But of course we all know sniper rifles are for overcompensating Guardians!

[zOldBulldog]

Since I have not come across something better, linear fusion rifles have been my heavy weapon of choice in PVE. I would prefer a rocket launcher, but I seem to get more higher level linear fusions.

With a little practice they become quite effective against bosses, with the exception of those zippy or constantly teleporting ones. I have to wonder what drugs they were on when they invented NPCs that zip andnteleport constantly. They don't make the game better, they can be countered with rapid fire weapons, and they are just plain annoying.