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  1. 07-08-2015 09:46 PM #1
    WouldRuin
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    Is GB only worth using at 60? I'm only level 53 and so far it seems like a substantial DPS loss...
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  2. 07-08-2015 09:49 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by WouldRuin View Post
    Is GB only worth using at 60? I'm only level 53 and so far it seems like a substantial DPS loss...
    From what I've seen, it scales with better gear and having Gauss Round and Ricochet make a difference.
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  3. 07-08-2015 09:55 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by WouldRuin View Post
    Is GB only worth using at 60? I'm only level 53 and so far it seems like a substantial DPS loss...
    At 53 it may benefit from stance dancing... Shot + auto attack > Shot + GB ... However, you will want GB on EVERY TIME you use lead shot and up for as many gauss rounds as possible. At 60, ricochet adds a nice chunk of DPS. At 60, the down time between using ricochet, lead shot, and gauss round is so small that its really not worth the complexity to stance dance. Just remember,the strongest potency attack in the MCH arsenal is lead shot, so its a must to have GB on for that.
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  4. 07-08-2015 10:15 PM #4
    WouldRuin
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    Quote Originally Posted by airshowboat View Post
    At 53 it may benefit from stance dancing... Shot + auto attack > Shot + GB ... However, you will want GB on EVERY TIME you use lead shot and up for as many gauss rounds as possible. At 60, ricochet adds a nice chunk of DPS. At 60, the down time between using ricochet, lead shot, and gauss round is so small that its really not worth the complexity to stance dance. Just remember,the strongest potency attack in the MCH arsenal is lead shot, so its a must to have GB on for that.
    I just did a few tests on a dummy and it's definitely not a DPS gain. Best case is it is not a loss...! I'll try again when I get Gauss Round (54?) otherwise I'll wait till 60.

    I must admit as a relatively new player (played up to 30 in ARR) who picked up HW solely for Machinist I'm a little disappointed =(
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  5. 07-08-2015 10:21 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by WouldRuin View Post
    I just did a few tests on a dummy and it's definitely not a DPS gain. Best case is it is not a loss...! I'll try again when I get Gauss Round (54?) otherwise I'll wait till 60.

    I must admit as a relatively new player (played up to 30 in ARR) who picked up HW solely for Machinist I'm a little disappointed =(
    Yeah, gauss round is at 54 and it adds a 180 potency attack every 20 seconds. The job doesn't really feel complete until you hit 60 and get hypercharge & ricochet. At 53, I would suggest using it for your opening lead shot and taking it off. However, that is against single target. Always use GB for AOEs
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