I see what you're saying but I think even if the surge mods don't stack you could probably still throw on one so when you get orbs you'll have a lesser damage buff until you proc PotBS exotic perk but once it's activated you'll get a higher damage ceiling than 3 surge mods. It's supposed to be 25% while 3 surges is 22% I think. I'm looking at the same thing with Mantle of Battle Harmony. It can still make sense to include a surge mod but just don't sell out on them.
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Edited by FirstArrow211: 5/16/2023 4:00:52 AMBut the entire identity of these exotics focuses around weapon damage, and a 3%ish difference is not worth the exotic slot in any scenario, let alone one that has such steep activation criteria. This includes Mantle(full super) and Burning Steps(4-6 kills to get to max stacks). Even if you don’t go all in for surges, a 25% damage ceiling is not that exotic. Can you run Surges to get PoBS rolling? Sure, but the stated “reason” for the nerf in the first place was so we could have more open slots on our leg armor.