I like my light of the abyss better than my murmur, but I'm not totally sure why. Maybe it's the ammo capacity?? Both have downsides when upgrading... LoA takes Radiant and Murmur requires the Eris item, so both will be stuck near 300 unless you grind a lot.

Have you upgraded both through their tech trees? Perks usually determine which I FR use.

I've upgraded both as far as I can without spending radiant or the eris item (I'm only Eris rank 2). I tend to use arc murmur (VoC is enough solar), and arc Murmur has slightly more impact, but worse stats in every other category.

Does one play significantly better than the other? Also, just in general, do you find them playing better than other legendary FR's?

*Ha! Responded too quick. Good additional info there.

I like my light of the abyss better than my murmur, but I'm not totally sure why. Maybe it's the ammo capacity?? Both have downsides when upgrading... LoA takes Radiant and Murmur requires the Eris item, so both will be stuck near 300 unless you grind a lot.

Have you upgraded both through their tech trees? Perks usually determine which I FR use.

I've upgraded both as far as I can without spending radiant or the eris item (I'm only Eris rank 2). When I used to use Murmur, I would tend to use arc murmur (VoC is enough solar), and arc Murmur has slightly more impact, but worse stats in every other category.

Side note: I should also note that I haven't used fusion rifles terribly much since the beta. I prefer shotgun for crucible and didn't do much VoG raiding (fusion rifles really shine vs. minotaurs). However, since I got the LoA, I find myself leaning towards using it over my Praedyth's Revenge and Epitaph.

I like my light of the abyss better than my murmur, but I'm not totally sure why. Maybe it's the ammo capacity?? Both have downsides when upgrading... LoA takes Radiant and Murmur requires the Eris item, so both will be stuck near 300 unless you grind a lot.

Have you upgraded both through their tech trees? Perks usually determine which I FR use.

The rocket launcher has been described as the poor man's Gjallarhorn, and so far feels like it, as it has a very slow projectile speed. Need to unlock the Cluster bomb, which was fairly useless on the Hezen's Vengeance outside of Crucible.

Hunger of Crota is meh in crucible. Since the tracking is not "Agressive," it can be dodged. I still prefer truth in PvP b/c of the tracking and proximity detonation. I still haven't gotten a Gjallarhorn :(

Holy balls that LotA has a fast charge time.

If you want to check it out, I had it equipped when last I played...

Man, you're makin' me think about it. My FR is 331 and hits like a truck; with the Accelerated coils it's pretty wicked, but that bonus damage on Hive seems pretty tempting. That upgrade cost with Radiant Materials makes me waver a bit...I guess the question is, assuming I pulled the raid sniper or rocket launcher, would it be better to up those over the Fusion rifle, if either were also available?

The raid Sniper (Black Hammer) is pretty hyped up round these parts, but it's actually not all that great outside of stun-locking bosses (and Walker tanks). It's not the Ice Breaker-killer that people think.

The rocket launcher has been described as the poor man's Gjallarhorn, and so far feels like it, as it has a very slow projectile speed. Need to unlock the Cluster bomb, which was fairly useless on the Hezen's Vengeance outside of Crucible.

I have the shotgun, which is probably my favorite shotgun in the game (above Invective, tied with Found Verdict). It has very low recoil when aiming down the sights, fires quickly, and has a decent ammo capacity...

What you'd really find useful is the Raid machine gun. looks awesome, and has some pretty solid stats, too. I want it.

The Fusion Rifle is probably the best of the weapons that I've gotten so far.

Also: you're a bad, bad man.

... Now see, I do a lot of bad things. You're gonna have to be more specific...

this could be the start of a bromance and I'm ok with it

Hate fusion rifles? Play with people that utterly destroy the other team with fusion rifles. Revel in schadenfreude!

Speaking of, Iconic, we need to get the band back together sometime soon. The Ward is hungry. Hungry for Murder Parties.

Man, was hoping to catch you on the last one. That's it. I'm makin' a new thread for tonight.

Speaking of, Iconic, we need to get the band back together sometime soon. The Ward is hungry. Hungry for Murder Parties.

Shoot me a req when you can, well meet up when we're both online :)
(ps totally making my team lose posting this in IB) lol

I'm online right now, send me a friend req? :) raflection is my GT & yea 360

....shhh....I'm ninja posting at work....I'll shoot you a request tonight....

Swings and roundabouts I guess.

Using a fusion rifle is exactly this:
1) look in your targets general direction
2) hold trigger till it fires and instant kills you target

That's it. They have greater range than a shotgun, impact than a sniper and can't exactly be out gunned 1v1 as they're only restraint is charge time, and it's an instant kill from across the room.

Not to mention they are all but a funnel vortex which does require any precision at all.

And then you have to hit your target with all of the projectiles in most cases, which adds pressure on top of the fact that you're already under fire. Some are more forgiving than others, and the payoff is significant, but they all require a certain amount of vulnerability.