Pimpernel vs. Twister for Zer0

[Extortion]

I just got a pimpernel and have been getting used to hitting sweet spots the last few days and it's been pretty awesome but I was wondering how the pimpernel compares to the Twister. I don't have a twister yet but I've seen it get high praise on some forums and was wondering if there are any raid bosses that the twister might be the preferred weapon (Vora?) or if the pimpernel simply owns all if you know where the sweet spot is.

[Finger]

Well you're comparing a sniper rifle to a shotgun, and they two generally have different strengths. I have only a little experience with the Twister. I found it pretty good, especially against shielded enemies, but the shock-only limitation has its drawbacks.

Pimpernel definitely takes some getting used to, but in my experience: With a well specced Sniper skill tree the Pimpernel is unbelievable. It's been awhile, but I don't recall being able to deliver close to as much damage with the Twister. Hey, keep both and terrorize at all ranges.

[Chizzle Wizzle]

twister with bore is gamebreaking

[trukr]

Originally posted by PR3D_Enigma™:

twister with bore is gamebreaking

I never tried on with Zero and I have a FEW Twisters stash from the loot hunt, but then I was using Gaige in the Loot Hunt, I must try the game breaker

[Finger]

Originally posted by trukr:

Originally posted by PR3D_Enigma™:

twister with bore is gamebreaking

I never tried on with Zero and I have a FEW Twisters stash from the loot hunt, but then I was using Gaige in the Loot Hunt, I must try the game breaker :zero:

I missed this too, I didn't notice anything game breaking. Maybe I was doing it wrong, let me know what you find.

[trukr]

Originally posted by Finger:

Originally posted by trukr:

I never tried on with Zero and I have a FEW Twisters stash from the loot hunt, but then I was using Gaige in the Loot Hunt, I must try the game breaker

I missed this too, I didn't notice anything game breaking. Maybe I was doing it wrong, let me know what you find.

I did not find it game breaking at all, more like meh, OK.

[Extortion]

Originally posted by PR3D_Enigma™:

twister with bore is gamebreaking

I've heard this from others as well. I've seen videos of people crushing Hyperius with just a few shots but the pimpernel can do the same. I'm wondering if maybe the twister can outdo the pimpernel against enemies with larger hitboxes/more critboxes (the Bunker, Voracidous) while the pimpernel is better against thinner/more vertical enemies (hyperius, Pyro Pete)

[zZiltchy]

Originally posted by PR3D_Enigma™:

twister with bore is gamebreaking

pimpernel with b0re is gamebreaking too

the upside to pimpernel is that the second set of projectiles penetrates through shields such as the ones on ram loaders/nomads/constructors.. the first shot will be reflected but the secondary effect will hit whatever is behind the target.. not to mention it comes in corrosive & fire

i think if you can crit at least half of the secondary projectiles on the pimp it will always be better with b0re since: secondary non crit = 20% of the damage of the initial shot + 100% of the b0re bonus... and secondary crit = 100% crit damage + full bonus from b0re multiplier.. if you can't, the twister probably pulls ahead

i use a similar tactic to b0re on siren with chain reaction (80% chance to ricochet and hit another target, works with multiple hitboxes) and so far the pimp outperforms everything i've tried in terms of damage and consistency.. saturn/omgwth/bnk3r often drop 100% hp in one shot with the right proc

[WaxxFetish]

Twister is OK on zer0, Pimpernel is the end of all things :)

That shotty is generally good, but it takes a Mechro to use it to it's full potential.

[Chizzle Wizzle]

bore the bunker with twister and watch your computer die

[grumpstar]

have a lol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcP2ek9J750

[Chizzle Wizzle]

ye

[Extortion]

haha yeah pimpin Hyperius kills the frame rate for me too. One shotting him is worth it tho.