hammerburst

[lewgis]

Without getting flamed for asking could someone tell me why the hammerburst doesn't get a headshot multiplier and what is your favourite camo to use on the hammy ?

For me its chrome or team metal

[TJ_MkII]

Chrome / Ivory / Green / Gold. I just love it. Just got re-up 2 so I'll try that for a bit

[NP473L]

I suggested it here, but that thread was closed (am I allowed to link to a closed thread?).

The answer is in there

I like to use Re-Up 2 at the moment...that's what I'm rocking

[lewgis]

I suggested it here, but that thread was closed (am I allowed to link to a closed thread?).

The answer is in there

I like to use Re-Up 2 at the moment...that's what I'm rocking

So the hammy is too good with the headshot multiplier ? i wonder why they don't just half the multiplier it was at or something

[NP473L]

So the hammy is too good with the headshot multiplier ? i wonder why they don't just half the multiplier it was at or something

That's what I thought...it doesn't have to be as big as it was, even just 1.02x would satisfy me. That thread was closed (I think it got a bit heated towards the end) but that was the general gist. I just don't see why the Lancer deserves one and the HB doesn't. Ah well...

[lewgis]

That's what I thought...it doesn't have to be as big as it was, even just 1.02x would satisfy me. That thread was closed (I think it got a bit heated towards the end) but that was the general gist. I just don't see why the Lancer deserves one and the HB doesn't. Ah well...

Maybe if they had a HS multiplier it wouldn't be gnashers of war and cover might be used more haha but I wonder what the multiplier was in the beta tho ?

[NP473L]

Maybe if they had a HS multiplier it wouldn't be gnashers of war and cover might be used more haha but I wonder what the multiplier was in the beta tho ?

I haven't a clue, but compared to the last two, this ain't Gnashers of War anyway. The HB is definitely the most underused rifle though...so I'd give it some luurve (or nerf the Gnasher + Retro).

A thread just ain't a thread without the mention of 'nerf', 'Retro', and 'Gnasher' in at least one sentence

[Maaaaaz]

Maybe if they had a HS multiplier it wouldn't be gnashers of war and cover might be used more haha but I wonder what the multiplier was in the beta tho ?

It's hardly Gnashers of War.

[OneShot]

FL4K skin set ftw!

[NP473L]

This Lancer has one because of its substantially lower damage out put. It's there to help combat rushers. The hammerburst is stronger and doesn't need it.

Haha...we went through it on my thread, don't worry. I still disagree though. With the number of bullets in the Lancer's clip and with it's RoF (potentially going up too), coupled with the SP (I generally feel that the Reg. Lancer makes the best use of SP when combatting head-on rushers), it is adequate enough to combat rushers. Indeed, I often find a good blindfish Lancer strafe more difficult to deal with than the Retro at times up close.

Out of interest, do you (or anyone else) happen to have the numbers to hand in terms of max damage output per second for the three rifles? It would be interesting to see. Obviously not the be all and end all of balancing, but I don't think I've ever seen the damage output per second, as opposed to per bullet.

I feel that the Lancer is a much better rounded rifle than the HB, even if it doesn't directly beat any of them technically. It's definitely got more versatility, and you've always got the chainsaw to help with a lone rusher . I don't see too many people using the chainsaw effectively any more...isolated and as a surprise.

But fair point sir

[NFI]

Haha...we went through it on my thread, don't worry. I still disagree though. With the number of bullets in the Lancer's clip and with it's RoF (potentially going up too), coupled with the SP (I generally feel that the Reg. Lancer makes the best use of SP when combatting head-on rushers), it is adequate enough to combat rushers. Indeed, I often find a good blindfish Lancer strafe more difficult to deal with than the Retro at times up close.

Out of interest, do you (or anyone else) happen to have the numbers to hand in terms of max damage output per second for the three rifles? It would be interesting to see. Obviously not the be all and end all of balancing, but I don't think I've ever seen the damage output per second, as opposed to per bullet.

I feel that the Lancer is a much better rounded rifle than the HB, even if it doesn't directly beat any of them technically. It's definitely got more versatility, and you've always got the chainsaw to help with a lone rusher . I don't see too many people using the chainsaw effectively any more...isolated and as a surprise.

But fair point sir

I'm simply telling you the factual reason as to why it's there. Those are Quinn's words, not mine. Agreeing or disagreeing doesn't matter, that's the reason it has it. Damage per second isn't a value that's measured. You have damage per bullet. Work out the shots per second multiply that by damage per and you'll get your answer.

Also, for the record, if the Lancers ROF gets changed in the future as it is in zeta it will lose its stopping power.

[Brash Smurf]

On the HB flaming is the best

[Maaaaaz]

I wish it had a headshot multiplier.

[Gnashes]

The Headshot Multiplier was dropped because it made the weapon a little too OP. It's already insanely powerful in the hands of a good player, and the multiplier just made it impossible to not get a down.

As for skins, everything but Blood looks good on the Hammerburst

[LambentHammerburst]

The Headshot Multiplier was dropped because it made the weapon a little too OP. It's already insanely powerful in the hands of a good player, and the multiplier just made it impossible to not get a down.

As for skins, everything but Blood looks good on the Hammerburst

Have to disagree with you on that :P I used Bloody exclusively on all my weapons and I loved it on all of the except the Retro (no blood on the bayonet? WTF!).
However for skin choices on the Hammerburst -- take a look at my username and guess what skin I use on it.

[lewgis]

However for skin choices on the Hammerburst -- take a look at my username and guess what skin I use on it.

Hmm you more than likely use oil slick , but I don't think I've ever seen anyone using the infected omen on hammy (assuming that you use that rather than imulsion) a lot of weapon skins have died out now

[LambentHammerburst]

Hmm you more than likely use oil slick , but I don't think I've ever seen anyone using the infected omen on hammy (assuming that you use that rather than imulsion) a lot of weapon skins have died out now

Nah use Imulsion. I used to use the Imulsion Rifles w/ Infected Omen on Shotguns (IO imo looks bad on HB)

[Gnashes]

Nah use Imulsion. I used to use the Imulsion Rifles w/ Infected Omen on Shotguns (IO imo looks bad on HB)

I don't much care for Blood myself, but it's all a matter of personal preference.

I use Onyx on my Lancer, and whatever looks cool at that point in time on everything else

[NP473L]

Nah use Imulsion. I used to use the Imulsion Rifles w/ Infected Omen on Shotguns (IO imo looks bad on HB)

IO looks bad on all weapons IMO

[BOSSxWorm]

Idk why there is no multiplier, as for camo I like the purple skin

[The End of the COG]

I think because it's too accurate.

[NP473L]

I think because it's too accurate.

I'm not trying to troll, but surely the weapon that is 'accurate' (i.e. needs aiming) should reward 'accuracy'.

Trying to hit a moving target with an HB at long range and it's pretty tricky anyway, and a HS multiplier would mean you aim for the head more often, resulting in more shots being missed.

I agree that it may be too powerful up close though. That's the only issue I can see, and even then, if the multiplier is small, it already has limited CQ potential, and would still suffer.

EDIT: Wahoo - Redeemer

[lewgis]

Some of the best times I've had are downing someone with my hammer and then having to race my reload against them wiggling what's left of their legs or feet behind cover

[oXFiercePlayXo]

First of all it's not Gnasher Of War. If anything else it's Rifles of war. Go play any of the game types exceution, Warzone, Koth even TDM at times people like to control the maps with their rifles. The stopping power is so great in this game. Without stopping power people would get trashed. And that's what happened in Gears 1. Zeta KOTH was the most balance game type that I have ever played in Gears 3. And the rifles are totally strong enough take you down regardless of no stopping power. And By the way how come the old Gears 1 Hammerburst is not in this game? Isn't this game suppose to be the best Gears? It should have every weapon from Gears 1 and 2.

[oXFiercePlayXo]

First of all it's not Gnasher Of War. If anything else it's Rifles of war. Go play any of the game types exceution, Warzone, Koth even TDM at times people like to control the maps with their rifles. The stopping power is so great in this game. Without stopping power people would get trashed. And that's what happened in Gears 1. Zeta KOTH was the most balance game type that I have ever played in Gears 3. And the rifles are totally strong enough take you down regardless of no stopping power. And By the way how come the old Gears 1 Hammerburst is not in this game? Isn't this game suppose to be t.he best Gears? It should have every weapon from Gears 1 and 2

[lewgis]

First of all it's not Gnasher Of War. If anything else it's Rifles of war. Go play any of the game types exceution, Warzone, Koth even TDM at times people like to control the maps with their rifles. The stopping power is so great in this game. Without stopping power people would get trashed. And that's what happened in Gears 1. Zeta KOTH was the most balance game type that I have ever played in Gears 3. And the rifles are totally strong enough take you down regardless of no stopping power. And By the way how come the old Gears 1 Hammerburst is not in this game? Isn't this game suppose to be t.he best Gears? It should have every weapon from Gears 1 and 2

I was kidding about it being gnashers of war but tbh it is the more used weapon from my personal experience more people rush me with a gnasher while im downing their team mate from afar and I believe the reason the old hammy isn't here is also in NP473L's thread link

[LambentHammerburst]

And By the way how come the old Gears 1 Hammerburst is not in this game? Isn't this game suppose to be t.he best Gears? It should have every weapon from Gears 1 and 2

I agree!!! It should be. It's my favorite gun of the series.
They did have trouble balancing the gun though. In campaign it's equal to the Lancer in terms of damage output per second and all.
In MP they buffed the damage because it was a power weapon and this is where it caused issues. It was dealing 56 damage per bullet - 6x burst = 336 damage. 2 bursts was a down. Basing this off the latest TU for the PC version.
However if they add it as a loadout weapon they could basically make it a burst fire Lancer. Bullets come out quicker - but slightly increase time between bursts. This would allow the Lancer to actually fire off more shots (aka more damage) in the same amount of time. Just 6 shots vs 6 shots - HB does it quicker. However 12+ shots - Lancer outputs more.

[vick818]

Look at the snub being able to down someone at close range with 4-5 shots to the head. Can you imagine if the HB got that? It would ruin any kind of deficiency maybe a slight recoil increase would balance it out.

[GearHead1985]

I don't think you will get flamed but I kept track of the threads when the game first came out and the HB used to have a headshot multiplier, but it was in the beta, got to youtube and look up the beta footage to see it. It made the HB an elite weapon next to the longshot, and it really wasn't fair for kids who wanted to use the lancer and retro. You could down an opponent in like 7-12 shot with a headshot when they were downed. Also, when the game debuted there was no recoil on the HB, but it did less damage the longer the range it was fired, Epic beefed it up and then they had another problem, the modded controllers and the cheaters who used them was absolutely ridiculous. But I am glad they nerfed the HB again, I notice a lot less people using it and only ones that do are mostly cheaters or the ones who prefer to use the weapon. But, just like the SOS being nerfed so bad from beta to Debut, then again a month or two later because so many people complained about it, same\for the hammerburst. Hope this answered some of the questions you were wondering about. P.S. Midnight/ tribal/ team metal. enjoi...

[Savvy Noob]

reup 2 skin looks beast on my hammy or gold or chrome

[Gnashes]

http://www.scribd.com/doc/86157103/W...entHammerburst

Those are the weapon damage stats. I'll try to copy them over into text for you.

[NP473L]

http://www.scribd.com/doc/86157103/W...entHammerburst

Those are the weapon damage stats. I'll try to copy them over into text for you.

No, that's okay...I'll draw up my conclusions from there. Save you cluttering the thread.

Thank you very much

[I should've known it was the LambentH ]

[gearhead970]

Me its electric gold and switch with hype those are my favs

[NP473L]

So, let me check this.

Lancer at close and mid ranges will down in 1.2 seconds (0.98 seconds AR), and 1.53 seconds (1.2 seconds AR) at long ranges.
Hammerburst at downs in 1 second for all ranges (AR or not)

Is that right?

The HS multiplier is currently at 50%, so reducing downing times by a third presumably. That makes the damage output of the Lancer pretty much on par with the HB and with its HS multiplier, makes it creep above if you are accurate. Big if there, considering the HB has supposedly superior accuracy, but I s'pose one shouldn't forget that the HB is generally fired a little slower than that anyway. I don't see a huge gulf in power output, so the drawbacks of [needing to spam the trigger/being vulnerable up close/no 'last resort' potential/less effects of SP/longer active reload] do not really outweigh the damage/range capabilities of the HB in my eyes...

...forgive me if my calculations are a little out.

To be brutally honest, the Lancer, the Sawed-Off and the HB are all perfectly fine. They really aren't the guns I contest in terms of balancing issues. I just did the above stuff because it was kinda amusing to me.

[NFI]

So, let me check this.

Lancer at close and mid ranges will down in 1.2 seconds (0.98 seconds AR), and 1.53 seconds (1.2 seconds AR) at long ranges.
Hammerburst at downs in 1 second for all ranges (AR or not)

Is that right?

The HS multiplier is currently at 50%, so reducing downing times by a third presumably. That makes the damage output of the Lancer pretty much on par with the HB and with its HS multiplier, makes it creep above if you are accurate.

The lancer suffers accuracy and damage degradation at rare. Headshots are not really viable at said range. It's not reasonable at long range. At long range the damage difference s substantial. A base hammerburst trumps an active lancer.




The multiplier is there for Mid to close range interactions.

[NP473L]

The lancer suffers accuracy and damage degradation at rare. Headshots are not really viable at said range. It's not reasonable at long range. At long range the damage difference s substantial. A base hammerburst trumps an active lancer. The multiplier is there for Mid to close range interactions.

I factored that into the long range calculation. At least I thought I did. The fall off doesn't look as severe as I thought it might, so maybe I made a mistake.

Edit: Oh, I misunderstood. But looking at what I calculated anyway, the falloff isn't as bad as I thought it would.

I get it now...multiplier is only for close-mid-melee ranges.

[NFI]

I factored that into the long range calculation. At least I thought I did. The fall off doesn't look as severe as I thought it might, so maybe I made a mistake.

Edit: Oh, I misunderstood. But looking at what I calculated anyway, the falloff isn't as bad as I thought it would.

I get it now...multiplier is only for close-mid-melee ranges.

That headshot multiplier just isn't useful on a long range target that's behind cover or moving. I get what your saying, but in practice it doesn't work out that way.

[The Doctor]

Without getting flamed for asking could someone tell me why the hammerburst doesn't get a headshot multiplier and what is your favourite camo to use on the hammy ?

For me its chrome or team metal

Because it'd be "too OP".

And Rainbow. Rainbow looks awesome.

[NP473L]

Because it'd be "too OP".

And Rainbow. Rainbow looks awesome.

You and your on topic ways

Look, I've progressed from Iron Guard > Prisoner 849 > Redeemer since we last spoke on here

[kboo521]

Well the hammy is already deadly strong so it needing a headshot multiplier would make it op. Have no favorite camo for hammy