So I've always been a hunter looking for the best scout rifle in the game. The obvious choice, which I stumbled upon after VOG raid completion, was the Vision of Confluence. Even the name makes you feel smart. But lately I've been gifted, very luckily, with a wide variety of new, DLC scout rifles. The Badger, NitC (which, for those that don't know, is Nail in the Coffin), and B-line Trauma. And I must say they are all good. The NitC is good all around, and with your perks, can be even better. It'll get you through battle the way most scout rifles usually do: at a distance and with time for precision shots. The Badger, the heavy hitting, slow firing rifle, is definitely for use at range. But the B-Line Trauma, is where the magic begins...
It is probably the fastest firing scout in the game. It trumps VOC in ROF, and now damage, I presume. It has excellent handling, and I would go as far as to call it the best VOC replacement around (VOC 2.0). It...just shoots so fast and you'll kill quickly in the crucible with a few headshots. I mean, this rifle is either equal or faster firing than MIDA, probably faster, and its damage is on par with its fellow scout rifles. Given, VOC will always have a place in my heart, there will have to be a replacement, unless they can buff VOC, which I pray they find the heart to do.
I think the crucible sells it, and if you want a good scout rifle that can perform in ways faster than ever before, try out B-Line Trauma.
(Edit: Please do comment if you have a scout rifle that's dear to your heart. I love to hear about them. Also what perks you look for or have that make your scout's good/loveable.)
[b]Show the love for scout rifles and bump/like this thread if you have a special someone (Scout rifle) in your life.
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Edit 2: Wow, thanks everyone for their comments! I love that there are so many that love scout rifles so much. Sorry if I skipped your beloved one, I was just trying to show my new favorites. I'll check out your guy's guns and see if I find something interesting. Thanks again!
Edit 3: I forgot to mention my B-Line is random rolled, not from crucible. Its got grenadier and Luck in the chamber, with some decent middle tier perks. The crucible one is meh, so be wary. And Mida is hands down a great exotic scout, but being exotic its entitled to be a bit more fine tuned than the legendaries. The poll is geared towards legendaries, as MIDA has a monopoly over the exotic scout rifles.
Edit 4: Thanks for all comments. After looking through them I've enjoyed seeing everyone's opinions and picks. I guess its made me rethink some things. B-Line does trade impact for fire rate, but its really a good kicker. The Rapier that the crucible sells is a monster right out the box with its perks, and B-Line sadly settles for Mulligan and idk what the other one was. The one from IB, Gheleons Demise, is considered good by most of you, and the vanguard NitC, Badger, and old A1 have earned thumbs up from most of you. MIDA reigns king of exotic scouts, as it is the only one. Long live scout rifles and the brave humans, exos, and awoken that stand behind them. Bring on the comments!!
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2 days in and more of you responded than I ever thought would. Thank you all for making this community great, and long live scout rifles!!![/b]
[b]Over a thousand, no, over 2000, NOOOO, OVER 3000!!! votes for Vision of Confluence as people's most favored scout rifle! The love for that gun ain't dead yet![/b]
[b]Well over 5,500 votes and 750+ comments/replies!!!??? Thanks so much you handsome scout rifle community! This conversation has changed the way I look at this community and I hope you've enjoyed the discussion. Keep it up, cause I aim to be your expert authority over anything scout rifle related. Have a great week guardians. Amen.[/b]
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Badger CCL is one of the best scout rifles in the game, but the vision of confluence beats it
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I think the Badger CCL is the best of the new ones, VERY hard hitting, excellent range, slow firing which for me is fine (not got the finger speed). Used to use Aries Nemesis X4 which has very similar stats but is a 300 weapon.
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I have a fwc calling with a great roll. Exploding rounds with firefly. It's epic. If it had an element damage it would be the best
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Vision of confluence and b-line trauma both awesome guns!!!
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PvP here but multi tool all the way
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Fang of ir yut is actually my favorite
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Fang of ir yüt is the best scout rifle hands down. RNGesus thinks I like it enough to have 7 but I really think it's great.
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I like my VoC a lot for a scout rifle, and the solar is a huge plus for a primary of legendary status. However, the little "stocking stuffer" they gave us netted me a little rifle that I'm just now getting around to leveling up. It's another NitC with: Luck in the chamber, firefly, and the perk I use out of the other three is "send it". Not a bad roll in my opinion. The auto fire and solar of the VoC is hard to ignore though, even at 300 dmg.
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I use my b-line trauma - outlaw, flared magwell/explosive rounds and fire fly. Its great in the lantern section
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I currently use A.1, MIDA and B-line. I'll have Demise tonight
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Another Nail in the Coffin with explosive
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Gheldons demise
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Check out my b-line on my warlock.
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Have a maxed B Line trauma... like it plenty but... somehow a maxed naraka sr5 has better performance, probably because of its impact rating. Fire rate wise, b line is the best, but in most cases it uses more rounds to kill the same enemy which means it takes more time to get the job done. I end up using the Naraka Sr5 the most, even if both have similar or even same perks (explosive rounds, for example). Weird stuff, since the b line is 331 damage rated and the naraka is only 285, I think.
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I've tried them all and like VoC the best.
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I don't have B-line trauma, but I've been saving my crucible marks for the Saturnine Rapier with firefly. But does anyone have either (or both) of these and know if I should buy the B-Line instead of Saturnine Rapier? Any help would be appreciated
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Badger. If you don't have it go home... Even though you already home reading this, you know what I mean
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I don't know what it is, maybe I have a problem :) but I don't like using vendor weapons, I'm not knocking anyone that does and I've purchased vendor weapons myself in the past but I'm just not happy when I use them, stupid I know Anyway, my preference is mida and then vog Rgds ED
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In kind of find of my B-line trauma. Explosive rounds, firefly, quick reload after a kill. It's nice. I've also rolled a badger with luck in the chamber and Mulligan with my warlock...
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Just got an awesome roll on a vanguard scout rifle. 20 In the mag, Firefly, outlaw and explosive rounds
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B-line trauma with firefly and explosive rounds is fantastic, I rate it better than my badger
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I've got several. One of my faves is The Calling with firefly.
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I equally love Saterienne Rapier and Vision of Confluence.
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Fang and Mida are in a class their own. For anything level 30 and under VOC is still awesome too!
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