evilxpoptart Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Does anyone use there over sized blow dryer, I find myself not using it that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeters Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I assume you mean the shoulder cannon. To which I'd say "yes, because it's free damage and it'd be silly if I didn't". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewFromPhilly Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I don't know why everyone is hating on that because I think its awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilxpoptart Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 I don't know why everyone is hating on that because I think its awesome. I only wish they made it look better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamikazeKommando Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Why yes! Being able to use it whilst CC'd is a great way to piss someone off that thought they could CC you and cap a node, without worrying about using a CC breaker. In PvE, it's minimal damage, but on the range of what you get out of proc relics over the course of an average fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggardbr Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Why yes! Being able to use it whilst CC'd is a great way to piss someone off that thought they could CC you and cap a node, without worrying about using a CC breaker. HAHAHAAH ROFL!!!! I did this today when an operative stabbed me and tried to cap the node in civil war and he was like "***! Why I'm being hit!!!" I laughed so hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandriuc Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Just imagine it has an AI with Bender-like personality and you'll love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meaghs Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 not just free damage but free heals if you're traited shield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroPlus Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Very very VERY rarely. For PvE, (for me personally), the mechanic is just too cluncky and there are other things to do, use and keep track of. If this was a "fire and forget" ability (for example: activate it, and for the next 5 minutes (how long it stays loaded) it automatically fires a rocket every 15 seconds (for example) at your current target) I would use it more. Of course, if it worked this way, it would negate its useful in PvP . This is from an Assault point of view where there is nothing that boosts Shoulder Cannon to create an incentive to use it. If I was Tactics (that has the "Charged Loaders" talent (+15% damage and 3 more rockets fully talented)) or Shield Specialist (that has the "Guard Cannon" talent (+5% damage and threat and 5% healing for every rocket hit)) I would have more of an incentive to use Shoulder Cannon. Maybe if Assault got a talent that made it "fire and forget" (as I mentioned above... maybe as an added effect of "Rapid Recharge" or "Adrenaline Fueled") or boosted it in someway I would use it more. As it stands though, from an Assault point of view, I rarely use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpurgo Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Only against node cappers. For everything else it's useless and cumbersome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unluckyperson Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Even in PvE I'd say it's still worth it, you can fill in extra damage in those boss fights while you're stunned, or if you're running low on ammo for whatever reason you can use it as a filler in between other abilities, as dps that is. As a tank it's my other safety net because of the health regeneration, it helps a LOT. The others have sort of mentioned how it's still awesome in pvp, though . . . it doesn't look good for vanguard pvpers it seems (based on the state of our forum). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceCorporalDan Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Absolutely! I just weave it between my attacks when the gcd is up! I switched from assault to tactics after 2.0 and am loving it and the shoulder canon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zalekanzer Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 All the time. Of course, I'm Shield Spec, so that might have something to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcgregorya Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 (edited) Very very VERY rarely. For PvE, (for me personally), the mechanic is just too cluncky and there are other things to do, use and keep track of. If this was a "fire and forget" ability (for example: activate it, and for the next 5 minutes (how long it stays loaded) it automatically fires a rocket every 15 seconds (for example) at your current target) I would use it more. Of course, if it worked this way, it would negate its useful in PvP . This is from an Assault point of view where there is nothing that boosts Shoulder Cannon to create an incentive to use it. If I was Tactics (that has the "Charged Loaders" talent (+15% damage and 3 more rockets fully talented)) or Shield Specialist (that has the "Guard Cannon" talent (+5% damage and threat and 5% healing for every rocket hit)) I would have more of an incentive to use Shoulder Cannon. Maybe if Assault got a talent that made it "fire and forget" (as I mentioned above... maybe as an added effect of "Rapid Recharge" or "Adrenaline Fueled") or boosted it in someway I would use it more. As it stands though, from an Assault point of view, I rarely use it. It's off the GCD so I don't really see how there are "other things to do". It is free damage - it costs no ammo and is off the GCD, not using it is gimping yourself. Edited May 12, 2013 by dcgregorya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rororomeo Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Speaking from a Shield VG Shoulder Cannon is a great tool for your toolbox. I love it during PVP. Not only interrupting node cappers but I love it when I am chasing someone and they try to stealth out but I hit the cannon.. the rockets follow them and breaks them out of stealth and they are mine to slice down. I love it. Plus for shield the extra threat and healing has improved my playstyle. I do wish they were a little more imaginative with the design but its truly handy. and not on GCD.. got to love that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakkun-Scar Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Ah the predator cannon lol or shoulder cannon. Its not all that bad, somtimes you get a near 4k heal(950-1050hp) from it in the 4 shots, and its free damage between normal abilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btsager Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Very very VERY rarely. For PvE, (for me personally), the mechanic is just too cluncky and there are other things to do, use and keep track of. If this was a "fire and forget" ability (for example: activate it, and for the next 5 minutes (how long it stays loaded) it automatically fires a rocket every 15 seconds (for example) at your current target) I would use it more. Of course, if it worked this way, it would negate its useful in PvP . This is from an Assault point of view where there is nothing that boosts Shoulder Cannon to create an incentive to use it. If I was Tactics (that has the "Charged Loaders" talent (+15% damage and 3 more rockets fully talented)) or Shield Specialist (that has the "Guard Cannon" talent (+5% damage and threat and 5% healing for every rocket hit)) I would have more of an incentive to use Shoulder Cannon. Maybe if Assault got a talent that made it "fire and forget" (as I mentioned above... maybe as an added effect of "Rapid Recharge" or "Adrenaline Fueled") or boosted it in someway I would use it more. As it stands though, from an Assault point of view, I rarely use it. I don't think you realize how it works, It it used outside of global cool down. Which means you can fire it off while other abilities are on global cooldown. So saying that you have other things to do doesn't make sense. Its also a free attack that doesn't use ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroPlus Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I don't think you realize how it works, It it used outside of global cool down. Which means you can fire it off while other abilities are on global cooldown. So saying that you have other things to do doesn't make sense. Its also a free attack that doesn't use ammo. In my defence I've since changed my stance about the ability and do use it more often now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfourcustom Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 you might as well. Its ****** damage but free damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanVandemar Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 you might as well. Its ****** damage but free damage. Sorry but you are wrong. It might seem like little more free dmg, but in fact it comes with all other classes having more superior new abilites than that. So in PVP its like little nerf if anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfourcustom Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Sorry but you are wrong. It might seem like little more free dmg, but in fact it comes with all other classes having more superior new abilites than that. So in PVP its like little nerf if anything. ya i mean.. if you cant click two buttons at the same time than whatever don't use it. i agree out of all the new abilities in the game post 2.0 ours has to be the worst wont disagree with that. Just sayin might aswell use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezredes Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 i spec tactics i get a dmg increase and 7 missiles from mine and it isnt the worst i think the sage/sorc one sucks more just stand there channel dont do anything but delay my death unless im a healer then i can heal myself delay my death a little longer my 7 missiles at 2k a pop is pretty decent especially as i can do it simultaneously with other skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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