Yes. This one of those "I'm an incompetent knight and I need help wiping my metallic buttocks." Kind of thread.
So if you didn't know that first hand from the title at dealing with with me...there you go. Some fair warning.
I'm a three year old 4 star sworddancer. I've been using a grand flourish and an ascended caliber, and recently broke my arm for a silent nightblade from a very crass individual. (My brother.)
My armor is Ashtail gear. And my shield is a swift buckler.
So...it's quite obvious that my use of guns is...barebones at best.
which has been only one gun. A master blaster.
My blaster has mainly been used as a utility type of device. hitting switches and out of reach warp boxes.
Sometimes even being used as a emergency weapon when my health is low.
...I have trouble aiming at moving targets.
It's about time for a new gun.
And I'm hoping for some recommendations.
Or, maybe you could enlighten me on some potential choices I'm thinking about.
A pepperbox, a needle gun, or a shock pulsar line.
Much love will be given by me to you for helping me! Thanks!
Though I haven't played the game since before the Gunner update, I have only used guns since my first return to the game.
-A good, all-purpose gun would be the Valiance, as it deals Normal damage and it's main feature is the knockback and the stagger it can deal at pretty much any range, namely from the charge shot. Its rate of fire is pretty decent too, as is its mobility and reload speed. It'll get you out of any situation, but there are better options. It was my signature weapon way back when.
-Another gun that performs the same purposes as above would be the Normal Pulsar variant. However, you have to be at a certain range to get the full benefits. I'd prefer the Valiance in that case for its versatility. Also, you're better off getting the Shock variant because of it's effectiveness against the enemies weak against Elemental damage. If you're gonna specialize in keeping enemies at bay, might as well make sure it's with something they are probably weak against.
-Revolvers in general, whether they be Pierce, Elemental, or Shadow, offer great DPS for good mobility. The downsides are the charge and the lack of knockback (though not many guns have noticeable knockback to begin with). Another all-purpose favorite. 6 shots until a reload, but fire 5 shots and wait a split second and you'll have a full clip again whilst saving yourself some time. Just be sure to count your shots.
-Autoguns are good for groups of enemies or for turning nearby enemies into a pincushion. You're best off using the Blitz Needle variant for damage, unless you want more of a support role, which I'd recommend Plague Needle for its poison. Personally, I'd rather not use a Pepperbox because I can't shred Wolvers and Devilites with it as quick, but hey, don't let me dissuade you if you want a pseudo-flamethrower. As for the Shadow variant whose name eludes me, I'unno, seems good for Gremlins and Slimes, which tend to group up. Came out after my untimely computer break.
-HEY THERE, TOUGH GUY! DO YOU WANT A GUN THAT HITS LIKE A TRUCK WITH THE BULLET SPEED OF ONE TOO? Then get the Magnus! I got the Callahan for Piercing damage. It's good for the above mentioned Wolvers and Devilites, as well as Gremlins, because they dodge shots. Magnus shots shoot faster than they can react, and it's super effective against the former two enemies. It's saved my hide a few times better than my Blitz Needle could because of that. The Iron Slug does the same, but with Normal damage. Seems like a good all purpose, but I remember in my time people hated it. Nowadays, it seems more people are getting into it. I would've, but I'd rather office supplies not be thrown at me as much. Also, the animation for firing a charged shot for all Magnus-type guns is hilarious to me.
-Finally, you got the Alchemers. I fell in love with them, but I don't think they're for everyone as they're 2 shots until reload. Their main feature is their rebounding/splitting shots. Good for groups of enemies as well as bigger ones if you aim the charge shot just right. Nothing too fancy, but they tend to be situational. I have an Umbra Driver for Shadow and a Cryo Driver for Elemental, though I wish I had used the Nova Driver line instead since the Ice isn't too reliable on a gun.
-Ultimately, if you only had one gun, I'd say get the Normal-damage Valiance. I know there are other guns I didn't mention, namely a few more guns released with the Gunner update like the split Valiance paths, but the ones I've mentioned I feel are the most important to mention. And yes, I did take the time to look up those guns that came after I couldn't play any more. I hope that I could be of help.