Shots Fired: A Machinist Guide

[Cascadi]

First, A huge thanks for this thread. Been reading for awhile and it's been incredibly helpful.

So I'm one of the people that can't seem to produce the damage numbers that many machinists are getting, therefore...looking for some advice. I'm currently i181 with a Kai weapon and average somewhere between 820 and 860 on a dummy doing what I believe is textbook rotation. Granted, I might occasionally misuse a Quick Reload for something other than split shot or slug shot, but other than that I feel I'm hitting the marks like I should be. Based on the discussion here, this seems low for my gear level.

Before I embarrass myself with math, I should first ask this..would not having Blood for Blood and Hawk's Eye explain my subpar numbers to the degree I'm seeing? Would knocking out those cross class abilities help me significantly, or should I troubleshoot my rotation first?

Thanks a ton in advance gang.

Nos

Blood for Blood and Hawk's Eye would probably explain the subpar numbers. Get those and your damage should improve a lot, as a lot of damage comes from burst.

[arctic]

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