https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=117063

Here you go.

Aisha's advice is pretty terrible TBH for a newbie user.

When to charge your shots:
In 1v1 engagements against weak-medium strength frames

When to spam your shots without charging:
Against heavies
In a fight with multiple enemies
Against scouts


The charge shot takes up a lot more heat, which is very noticeable without the Amarr assault bonus. In terms of heat economy for damage, it's much better to spam shots. The charge shot takes up ~10 shots worth of heat while doing only about 3x the damage, so it's useful for an alpha spike 1v1 but is counterproductive in many other situations.

Of course, if you have the heat bonus any skill requirement goes out the window. You can charge and spam shots all day long and rarely overheat.

You ever played the Metroid Prime Trilogy? Play that and then use the scrambler rifle. You'll do better, I promise.

Elite scrambler user entering the thread, all kneel.

Ok young buck what you do is charge your shot first then let it fly like Katniss Everdeen, if you're lucky you will have OHK'ed them, if not, spam shots at them until they die.

Use the Amarr assault suit due to the heat sink bonus (takes longer to overheat) and smite your foes in the name of God.

All may rise