A question of usefulness- Quasar

[Solus]

I picked up a Longbow Quasar from a vending machine because "hey, sweet, a legendary in the first vending machine". It's level 52 or so, and I was already using a level ~48 Longbow Bonus Package. I was wondering if the Quasar was that good? It seemed pretty lackluster but then again I was only using it on the bandits at the beginning of UVHM.

[Enfer]

It's extraordinarily useful when playing as Maya or Gaige. Not only you get the emental bonuses, but because it's a singularity grenade, it also gives you more control of the battlefield (especially as a siren with the converge skill). Regardless of what character you play, it also pairs well with the Rubi and the Grog Nozzle for rapid healing from general enemies.

[Solus]

I was already running Maya with Converge, so there wasn't much use in having extra singularity effects- all the enemies were usually close together anyway. I wasn't even aware of the Grog Nozzle's healing until after I had given it up so I hadn't thought of using extra singularities for healing opportunities. (and I haven't gotten Rubi yet on any character)

[Enfer]

Originally posted by Thor:

I was already running Maya with Converge, so there wasn't much use in having extra singularity effects- all the enemies were usually close together anyway. I wasn't even aware of the Grog Nozzle's healing until after I had given it up so I hadn't thought of using extra singularities for healing opportunities. (and I haven't gotten Rubi yet on any character)

The extra singularity comes into play when you're on co-op to set someone else up for a guaranteed carpet bomb on the entire mob (or set it up for yourself if you want). It also might help in more situational circumstances, such as during a Master Gee raid when I messed up my converge and Gee didn't go near the acid pool. Fortunately, I had the grenade and the singularity from that helped (but that goes for any singularity grenade really). The Rubi is also a gun you should definitely consider adding to your arsenal (preferably one that's element is slag).

[Missing Sequences]

give me a 0 sec quasar and a ham sandwich and there isnt anything I cannot accomplish

[NewTroll]

Quasar is actually a favorite of mine for Gaige. Helps make sure Deathtrap doesn't spend all his time just running around.

[Solus]

I most definitely stashed it for later usage, but it just might feel less useful because I was going through trash mobs on a Siren. I bet it's hella useful now that I think about it. I can't wait to use it on my 'Zerker to get everything in my crosshairs.

[WaxxFetish]

Originally posted by DUIBOFH:

give me a 0 sec quasar and a ham sandwich and there isnt anything I cannot accomplish

This pretty much.

The evolution of grenade application as you approach the end-game content:

->destruction->dealing damage->slagging->healing->healing by dealing damage->repositioning of enemies

Quasar is the strongest-pull singularity out there, making it number one tool for repositioning your enemies. It's on top of the grenade evolution ladder. Best quasars come with a Longbow prefix and a 0.0 trigger period. In case you have one that features both of the mentioned attributes, it's going to serve you well regardless of the level gap between you and your precious grenade (pull effect is not influenced by the item level).

[Missing Sequences]

i find myself using the chain lightning more often now since the game is so stupid skewed I hvae to spend the entire time spamming regenerative grenades and healing self. i literally spend the entire battle every time I play now spamming chain lightning, and holding a grog nozzle.

otherwise I would spend all my time using a quasar to set up sweet b0re kills

[WaxxFetish]

Soloed OP 8 with siren an hour ago. No Bee and no Norfleet turd in process. No gear switching along the way and no moxxie weapons besides the saturns and the last mofo :D

But yeah, Chain Lighting is a mandatory gear for an assassin.