In a derailing off topic talk on the effect of “100% Chance to pass through Enemies” on certain rifles, the combination between this mechanic and fire strike’s explosive strike modifier was touched upon.
Now I never had the pleasure yet to acquire the Valdun’s set - but currently, am levelling a Commando for exactly that purpose. b[/b] I am now wondering what would be better for a Valdun build: using Cadence or Firestrike.
Furthermore, if Explosive Strike procs with every enemy it hits, b[/b] would the same work for Cadence? E.g. if you have 3 enemies lined up, will the 3rd always proc the cadence? And if so b[/b], which would then be better? Considering the Valdun set gives +5 to cadence, one would suggest to indeed use cadence - did anyone try out a build with fire strike instead?
Finally, b[/b] with fire strike as the auto attacker - how would the 100% pass through mechanic work with brimstone? Would it splinter with each enemy it passes through?
Using Valduin Set with Fire Stike fails to benefit from all the bonuses this set provides.
Also i would appreciate to have idea of devotion setup bss Commando with Valduin Set and cadence, checked several options at grimcalc, nothing seems entirely suitable.
I mean, it’s a really powerful and satisfying one, seeing everything in front of you getting pierced and knocked down is pretty awesome. It just doesn’t work as a WPS as you hoped.
Indeed I stand corrected, thank you! So no Fragmenting Round / Explosive Strike bamboozlement.
Though the other two weapons do work with a proc - what would the effects be of a proc with cadence? E.g Cadence transmuted with Discord to be full elemental and the Will of Fate?
None of these 3 items has a proc! The “100% chance to pass through enemies” is just a stat, procs have “%chance on attack” in their tooltips.
Will of Fate damage would be turned to elemental, then multiplied by whatever Cadence %weapon damage has (400% something?), then the bullet goes through.
For weapons with built-in pierce, Primal Strike or Fire Strike is the way to go.
For everything else Cadence is mvp due 400%+ WDM and pierce from Fighting Form on the shots that matter.
Wrong. It’s not a multiplier, they stack additively. You’ll have 420% without proc and 1020% with proc + (not *) any other %% numbers you have. This is the reason for crit multiplier with high OA being the best ways to boost DPS besides resist reduction.
