Matilda gun stock...

[thefollowingcharacters]

So, is this a trap upgrade? It allows the matilda to fire 3 shots for each trigger pull. Sounds cool, but then this is a game where ammo is limited, and every shot should count. This also implies you won't get the "focus" shot, where the gun sights narrow to a point.

What do you guys think?

[iamsickofspam]

Just tap the trigger to fire once, or hold to burst.

[Kaibah]

Haven't got it yet, but if you can't choose to single shot when you want, then I'd agree.

[Frostea]

Originally posted by iamsickofspam:

Just tap the trigger to fire once, or hold to burst.

[thefollowingcharacters]

You guys are awesome!

[Zunix]

you can still fire a single shot with the stock equiped, just click the mouse button instead of holding it. you still get the "focus shot" as well

[Kaibah]

Cool. Good to know.

[homosex K19191]

It really sucks. In addition to wasting ammo, it also takes one more space in your pocket.
Don't bother.

[Frostea]

Originally posted by Financially Independently:

It really sucks. In addition to wasting ammo, it also takes one more space in your pocket.
Don't bother.

Didn't read the thread did you?

[teiuaros]

By the way, the stock doesn't mention this - your aim will reset to that perfect state much more quickly with the stock. 100% worth IMO because the perfect state increases your crit chance.

[homosex K19191]

Originally posted by Green Tea:

Originally posted by Financially Independently:

It really sucks. In addition to wasting ammo, it also takes one more space in your pocket.
Don't bother.

Didn't read the thread did you?

It still takes one more space.
Not worth it.

[Red Panda One]

I feel it does get you to perfect aim state faster but only slightly and I haven't done any testing on it to be 100% likely. The description only says gives you the ability to fire in 3 shot burst, nothing about faster perfect aim.

It becomes a great last resort weapon in a boss fight but you'll find a lot of veterans opt for the inventory space since it's efficiency is questionable and you generall want to conserve ammo, not spend it faster. If you find you're managing inventory where it's not a problem then you may prefer to have extra firepower on hand for tough situations.

[Glorious Tachikoma Overlord]

Did some serious testing both with and without the stock (firing over 50 shots).
The stock has three big advantages:
- 3 mode fire is optional and only triggers by holding down the firing button/trigger, so you can still fire single shots. Also the 3 round burst is pretty accurate if you compensate for the recoil a bit (that means pushing down the mouse/right stick while firing it), which allows you to e.g. pull 3 bullets into a zombie's head in record time with some minor practice.
- 3 round burst is great for hard enemy/boss encounters where DPS on certain weakspot matters (deal as much damage in as little time as possible), especially the G-type and its eye, Cerberus (zombie dogs) or lickers.

- Most importantly, it cuts down the aiming time between shots (when you fire and your crosshair becomes super wide) BY OVER 50%, which means you regain full aimed accuracy (tiniest crosshair) in ~0.3 seconds, meaning you can hit a weakspot (head or knees of zombies, whichever you prefer) repeatedly way faster and easier. It doesn't affect the initial aiming time when you ready the gun though.

The big disadvantage is that you sacrifice two rather than one inventory slot for the Madilda, though I'd argue that the easier survival (easier and quicker kills, which also means less healing), easier ammo conservation thanks to missing headshots less often and getting rid of one of the Matilda's big weaknesses (low DPS against enemies where you need it) if you need it makes the upgrade worth it. Also you can still unequip the stock if you really need the extra inventory space.

TL;DR: Use the stock for the big aim time decrease alone. You can still fire single shots.

[Waffuru]

Originally posted by Financially Independently:

Originally posted by Green Tea:

Didn't read the thread did you?

It still takes one more space.
Not worth it.

You can detach it and reattach at will. So use it whenever you need that boost.

[Frosty]

I'm at the last boss with just the Matilda and Shotgun. I thought I would eventually solve the puzzles for the deagle and flamethrower but it turns out I just missed them as a progressed further.