I don't think it is better than everything. It is better for a play style people like to use for the most part, so it has a large following. I think the range of Red Death gives it a much better chance at a farther range. Thorns can't get me from a far and I get 2 shots to the head and they're dead. It all depends how you are going to play it. And what is on your team to keep you in your comfort zone. Just my opinion. I really like some other guns.