Good post op. Fighting against Thorns users can prove difficult, so for players who rage over them and want to better themselves I say this: When you get the bounty, do it, get that black rod of death and use it yourself. Knowing how it works is key to defeat it. For example, you will soon notice that the Dot gives you not one but two perks: #1 enemy bleeds out to death #2 you get a personal radar in the form of these little 7 that go up in the air. I can't tell how many times I've seen these lucky numbers telling me: that guy just crouched in the next corner, waiting for you with a shooty.