The Scrambler Rifle is an amazing weapon that really rewards players with decent aim and a tactical approach, who rather think and flank their opponents instead of push on the first line.

The inconsistent volume of fire (it's semi-automatic and it overheats quickly) makes it useless for suppression, but the charge mechanic makes it extremely powerful for position-war situations. Only Sniper Rifles are more efficient at picking isolated targets (Laser Rfiles are specifically suited for this as well, but there is not a clear winner between SCR and LR, they both works very good at their own optimal range).

This is truly one of the most lethal weapons in the right hands, but these players are a minority. These characteristics, along the high DPS, make it the potential best 1v1 mid-range killer, but quite uncomfortable in CQC and especially against multiple targets.

Verdict: A lovely weapon which works splendidly well for its intended role and rewards intelligent and skilled players, but takes a noticeable amount of time to get used to it and really leaves you exposed if you let your enemies come to you. Not Overpowered.