PvE - Sniper vrs Commando

[Rthen]

I have played a Sniper (Eng Spec) since launch. Recently getting back into the game I took advantage of some saved up cash shop coins and bought a token to create a new level 60 character, I decided to make a Commando.

 

Playing Gunnery spec what I have noticed is that the Commando just feels more powerful then my Sniper. Not sure f this is true and I am simply talking about PvE.

 

I suppose it does not really matter.

 

Anyone else have an observation?

[Elracor]

As it is now, Commando Gunnery is a tad stronger than Sniper on Dummy parses, the damage potential of Arsenal is a bit higher than Sniper. Commando Gunnery is also more mobile than Sniper with the right Utilities.

However, once the fight has some AoE damage to be dealt I think you'll find Sniper doing more damage in pretty much all cases.

Edited January 3, 2016 by MFollin

[SteveTheCynic]

As it is now, Commando Gunnery is a tad stronger than Sniper on Dummy parses, the damage potential of Arsenal is a bit higher than Sniper. Commando Gunnery is also more mobile than Sniper with the right Utilities.

In particular Forced March, which allows you to move while channelling Full Auto and/or Boltstorm.

[MusicRider]

Engineering sniper is really strong at the moment and has a fair amount of mobility and great aoe. Gunnery is the strongest and most mobile burst ranged spec at the moment, for a ranged burst spec and with this mobility is a bit overtuned actually.

 

So comparing the burst specs of the three ranged classes and using republic abbreviations, i.e. sage telekinetics=TK, commando gunnery=G, gunslinger sharpshooter=SS, here is my subjective experience with them.

 

DPS: G > TK > SS

Mobility: G > TK >>> SS

Burst: SS=G > TK

Swap burst: SS > G=TK

Defence: SS > G > TK

Ease of rotation: SS > G=TK

Fun: TK=G > SS

 

Hope this helps.

Edited January 4, 2016 by MusicRider