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1/18/2016 1:43:41 AM
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Thorn is the answer to the current meta
I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm finding that Thorn is the most effective solution to dealing with all the hard scopers who are plaguing the Crucible right now. Nothing gets people moving like Mark of the Devourer. Some will be brave and still snipe at you anyway but the majority duck into cover when their screen turns green.
Don't get me wrong, I do my fair share of sniping and by no means do I think that snipers are truly balanced. However, seeing as it doesn't seem like Bungie is intent on changing the way they work, I have seen the power of the dark side and have changed my position when it comes to the most controversial exotic weapon this game has ever seen.
For those who vehemently stand fast that Thorn is a crutch weapon, I would also say that it is by no means easy mode anymore. HoW era Thorn was garbage but the current version of it, dare I say, seems kind of balanced now.
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Lol "hard scopers" what is this CoD? Thorn would only be a counter if it had sniper range and accuracy again. Mostly the accuracy. Any scout rifle can counter a sniper, just don't miss any of your shots to keep the flinch going. Shotguns are still a thing Fusion rifles with near max or max stability work Pulse rifles still work High RoF high stability ARs are deadly in the right hands even at scout range. It's kinda hard to aim if there's a storm of bullets hitting you. Also, shade step and twilight garrison really help. I do feel that snipers in this game shouldn't be able 2 shot kill to the body. It's not really realistic but it would encourage people to go for headshots.
