[b]I agree that the gun is not worth the heavy grind.[/b] I wondered why I almost never see anybody using it, and this should have been a red flag to me in my grind, but I kept going. I finally got mine, and then wondered why I put all that time and effort in, as my Bygones is far better. My Bygones (Rampage, Outlaw, Ricochet Rounds, Hammer Forged, Stability masterwork) can kill from greater distance, the scope/sight is better, and it has a much larger magazine. To me, the only mod option for Broadsword is Backup Mag, as its base mag (I think 27 rounds?) is just way too small. My Bygones is 39 base and 48 with Backup Mag. Also, once you activate Outlaw, and then reload to activate Desperado, it seems that Desperado is timed (yet, you don't see a timer on the screen). You have to fire those rounds out within a few seconds or you lose the benefit. I think that Broadsword should easily rise above other pulse rifles. Unfortunately, while it has great potential to be completely awesome, its negatives just knock it down too much. For this gun to be worth the grind, I think it needs some significant improvement. For one, Desperado needs to apply to the entire magazine, and not time out in a few seconds. Next, the magazine needs to be larger -- maybe 36 rounds. Finally, it would be nice to have another sight option, as the current sight blocks your view too much. To me it seems that, if you're gonna grind for either the Redrix's Broadsword or the Luna's Howl, the Howl is the hands-down choice. That thing is nearly unstoppable in the hands of someone that can hit headshots. Suck it up and go for that sucker instead.