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In pve yes.
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They are not,melee range is too dangerous
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Not in pve, not really. To have 50+ swings is a bit much for a weapon. Stronger than A shotgun, faster to kill, no reload time, carries more ammo.
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AND you have to be toe to toe with an enemy,a Yellow bar captain can MELT you even before you reach him
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Isn't that what the blocking mechanic is for? Their going to flinch once you hit them anyway. So as soon as you do your fine. Their pretty easy to handle as long as your not totally surrounded.