DUST Search - Plasma Cannon Underpowered

Acturus Galaxy wrote:

Aetos Vahara wrote:

I started a new character and I skilled into the Plasma Cannon. But for some reason it's not as powerful as I thought it was. I wonder if it was nerfed. I read that it's supposed to be one of the most powerful weapons that should hit EVE Player's ships one day. If it does that, then it should really destroy tanks. It's like using a water balloon launcher. What's up with that?

I have also skilled into the plasma canon and have 3 skill levels in proficiency. What I have found is that it works fine if you keep back in your team, run around alone and you will be killed even by militia. Main problem are the hit detection which is critical up close 1v1. Miss one shot and you are dead before you get to reload the canon. Even up close I often see the projectile pass right through the opponents chest.

But as support it is a very fun weapon to use, my longest kill is at 108 meters. And it does descent enough damage to HAVs to make them back off, and can even destroy militia tanks.

There are often matches and teams which makes it impossible to archive anything with the plasma, especially the matchers where everyone on both teams runs around randomly. For this I have also skilled into the AR, and sadly I am only using the plasma canon very rarely now. I really want the plasma canon to succeed, the damage is just too low to make much of a difference compared to its one shot and long reload time. I get lots of kill assists and only a few kills.


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Aetos Vahara Red and Silver Hand Amarr Empire 0	Posted - 2013.06.06 07:14:00 - [1] - Quote I started a new character and I skilled into the Plasma Cannon. But for some reason it's not as powerful as I thought it was. I wonder if it was nerfed. I read that it's supposed to be one of the most powerful weapons that should hit EVE Player's ships one day. If it does that, then it should really destroy tanks. It's like using a water balloon launcher. What's up with that?
Aetos Vahara Red and Silver Hand Amarr Empire 0	Posted - 2013.06.06 07:35:00 - [2] - Quote XXfootnoteXX wrote: It would have to have been strong at one point for it to have been nerfed. (Hint: It was never strong) If that's true, then there must be a reason for them to create the Plasma Cannon other than to hit EVE ships. But earlier I was able to hit LAVs and infantry in one hit kill, but not tanks, dropships, or installations.
Aetos Vahara Red and Silver Hand Amarr Empire 0	Posted - 2013.06.06 07:44:00 - [3] - Quote Aero Yassavi wrote: Lol, I want to see a plasma cannon hit an EVE ship now. EDIT: Sorry if I was being rude. I think you are mistaking the plasma cannon for something else here. And yes it is rather under powered, but as stated it was never nerfed because it was never powerful to begin with. I understand that. But it's a *cannon*. If the Forge Gun can take down anything, then Plasma Cannon should.
Aetos Vahara Red and Silver Hand Amarr Empire 0	Posted - 2013.06.06 07:51:00 - [4] - Quote Acturus Galaxy wrote: Aetos Vahara wrote: I started a new character and I skilled into the Plasma Cannon. But for some reason it's not as powerful as I thought it was. I wonder if it was nerfed. I read that it's supposed to be one of the most powerful weapons that should hit EVE Player's ships one day. If it does that, then it should really destroy tanks. It's like using a water balloon launcher. What's up with that? I have also skilled into the plasma canon and have 3 skill levels in proficiency. What I have found is that it works fine if you keep back in your team, run around alone and you will be killed even by militia. Main problem are the hit detection which is critical up close 1v1. Miss one shot and you are dead before you get to reload the canon. Even up close I often see the projectile pass right through the opponents chest. But as support it is a very fun weapon to use, my longest kill is at 108 meters. And it does descent enough damage to HAVs to make them back off, and can even destroy militia tanks. There are often matches and teams which makes it impossible to archive anything with the plasma, especially the matchers where everyone on both teams runs around randomly. For this I have also skilled into the AR, and sadly I am only using the plasma canon very rarely now. I really want the plasma canon to succeed, the damage is just too low to make much of a difference compared to its one shot and long reload time. I get lots of kill assists and only a few kills. +1 I really appreciate your input. The details of your experience is a good example for others to give feedback, so thank you. I do not want to lose hope in the Plasma Cannon since it is a beautiful-looking gun and I agree that it is a lot of fun too. Maybe the Skirmish match is more stable and the height can provide coverage for use with the Plasma Cannon. I will continue to use it and experiment with it when I can. Thanks so much again.
Aetos Vahara Red and Silver Hand Amarr Empire 0	Posted - 2013.06.06 07:59:00 - [5] - Quote Tharak Meuridiar wrote: The plasma cannon is a light weapon, the forge is a heavy. Should HMGs, ARs, and SMGs be on a par? I agree though. The plasma cannon is an utter waste of space in it's current form. It shouldn't be as strong as a forge gun but it definitely needs a buff. My main concern is I'm not sure how you would make it a better AV weapon without also making it very good against infantry. I mean if you up it's refire it will shred light infantry and if you up it's damage it will shred heavies. You bring up a good point on this. Since there's already AV weapons, then the Plasma Cannon would probably be better off for use against infantry and light vehicles. I don't know why, but this makes me feel better. It does hit the infantry and LAVs really well and I shouldn't complain about the tanks and dropships.
Aetos Vahara Red and Silver Hand Amarr Empire 0	Posted - 2013.06.06 15:19:00 - [6] - Quote I never expected this to be in the feedback/request, but I suppose it's more of a feedback than a request. Since the Dev took it under consideration, does that mean they might consider fixing it up to be more useful? I would hope so, it should be a balanced weapon. Hopefully it can be a cross between AV and infantry weaponry.