Okay, first of all, I realize there are quite a few "which bomb should I use?" threads. But I'm starting this one up because the other threads seem to be asked by DPS Bombers, but I'm a Status Bomber right now, so I've got my circumstances. Also, I'd like to ask advice/opinions on other topics as well. So here goes.
I used to be a Pure Gunner, but became a Blitz/Shiver Hybrid in order to deal with FSC. Now that elevators no longer cost energy, I have more room to experiment, rather than try to maximize my crowns like I did before.
As a gunner, the thing I hate most is knock back. So I got a buncha Haze bombs. Ash of Agni, Voltaic Tempest and Shivermist Buster. I'm also working on turning a Shocking Spike Bomb into a Dark Briar Barrage. My gear is the Volcanic Demo set and I currently have a maxed out Maskeraith (working on Seraphynx).
The thing is, I love supporting other players, but sometimes I just wanna do some DPS as well y'know?
So, what's your take? Scintillating Shard or Shocking Salt? The former is appealing because it'll give a status I can't otherwise give. But is Shocking a better choice for other reasons?
How do the Shard Bombs compare to the Nitronome? What are the things I should be aware of if I go Shard?
Also, what's people's take on Status Bombers? I love being on a team with bombers, but I'm an amateur right now. I tend to just spam my Haze and Shocking Spikes 'cause I figure they wouldn't interrupt others. But what's the consensus on Haze Spamming?
Thanks.
Oh, and any opinions on alternatives to Shards or Nitronome? I'm thinking Dark Retribution, but I have no way of getting that right now (I lack the crowns to purchase on AH) and Electron Vortex is similarly quite far from my reach right now (I've never played a single LD or BN).