Need advice, tank killer or commando?

[Misanthrope]

I'm running a stealth build with the fixer rifle so I'm wondering which would boost my damage more, rank 3 tank killer or rank 3 commando?

[SerialGamer]

If you're low level and don't have enough perk points in Perception, then keep Commando, because you can get armor penetration elsewhere -- Anti-Armor legendary effects and/or armor-piercing mod on The Fixer. But eventually you'll need everything: Tank Killer, Commando (and Expert, Master), damage-boosting legendary effects (Bloodied, Aristocrat, Gourmand, etc.), Covert Operation, Bloody Mess, and if you're low health, Nerd Rage and Adrenal Reaction, etc.

[Mooman]

Damage calculator link.[akarnokd.github.io]

From that with a basic The Fixer, perforating mag, powerful automatic, sneak of 40% Commando with Tank Killer vs. 60% without.

Without Tank Killer you get higher DPS on paper, however it doesn't take much DR/ER (only around 50, which only a few mobs have) before having Tank Killer will do more actual damage. This will become more noticeable as mobs level beyond 50.

[PotatoBasket]

Is both an option?
As I recall 1 point in each commando and 3 in tank killer gives the best basic benefits. 6 more perk points to double and maximize commando's effect isn't exactly efficient when you're pinching for cards.

It's easy to just pop on tank killer when you have to deal with bosses or mobs that are taking less damage, swap it for commando when you finish em off.

[Razer]

Originally posted by PotatoBasket:

Is both an option?
As I recall 1 point in each commando and 3 in tank killer gives the best basic benefits. 6 more perk points to double and maximize commando's effect isn't exactly efficient when you're pinching for cards.

It's easy to just pop on tank killer when you have to deal with bosses or mobs that are taking less damage, swap it for commando when you finish em off. :ne:

Yea the level 2 and 3 variant of perks give lower returns. Like you say, having 3 level 1 variants (+30% damage) is better than 1 level 3 variant (+20% damage).

[doublejesus]

I use 3x commando, 3x expert commando, 2x master commando, 1x focus fire, 3x ground pounder and 3x tank killer.