Shots Fired: A Machinist Guide

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Is this even true anymore? Correct me if I'm wrong after patch Clean Shot + GB does more damage than + AA, doesn't it?

For example Hive Muskatoon AA = 57.2

When Clean Shot is used, total potency + AA = 200 + 57.2 = 257.2

With GB is on, total potency = 200*1.3 = 260

You have to add in Increased Action Damage as well.

With GB of its 240 + 57.2 = 297.2

GB with IAD2 is a 56% gain.

200 * 1.56 = 312

So, yes, GB is still a gain over AA now with Clean Shot.

With Split Shot it's:

168 + 57.2= 225.2

Or

140 * 1.56 = 218.4

However, add ammo in there for the 20 potency bonus and without GB the damage is 249.2. With GB it's 249.6. So, GB scales much better.

So the higher the potency of the attack, the better it scales whereas auto attack remain stagnant. Slug Shot also comes out on top with GB on.