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[Sir Jessku]

Is there a reason to use paladin over arc other than pistol challenge?

[dumdum2]

Yes, no charge! Also it has fewer shots per clip so you can reload more often!

[Loufi]

No, unless you're not in the mood to use a weapon with a charge mechanism.

[NuclearTech76]

Arc Pistol is probably the best overall weapon in the game if we're looking at DPS output and weight. Not really fair to compare it to other pistol not named the Talon in terms of efficiency. I do enjoy the Paladin on a GI or SI though. If you're looking just strictly for efficiency the answer is no, if you're looking for diversity and fun, the paladin is a pretty decent weapon to use and won't make you suffer like some hipster weapons. 

[Sir Jessku]

Ty . Suspected as much after using paladin last night. Is executioner too ridiculous with the one shot only?

[cato potato]

Ty . Suspected as much after using paladin last night. Is executioner too ridiculous with the one shot only?

 

Using this build, or something close to it, on Gold allows you to kill all non-shielded mooks in a single bodyshot and kill all shielded mooks in one Overload then a bodyshot (exceptions are the Possessed Collector Trooper and Possessed Collector Captain which both require a headshot after the Overload and Dragoons which require a single headshot only).

There are much better alternatives for the Geth Engineer of course but at least that finds a use for the Executioner.

[geezer117]

Ty . Suspected as much after using paladin last night. Is executioner too ridiculous with the one shot only?

I suggest the executioner on the Destroyer soldier. Equipped with the mag mod and with devastator mode on, the pistol gets two shots. 

[J. Peterman]

The Executioner is better than both.

[Catastrophy]

Ty . Suspected as much after using paladin last night. Is executioner too ridiculous with the one shot only?

Try a two-shot executioner on destroyer.

[Jeremiah12LGeek]

I use the Paladin on my Shadow, because the way I hold my hands to do power and melee combinations makes it difficult to keep a finger on the trigger for charging during running.

 

Plus, it makes a cool sound when you shoot it, that adds 15% to the score for your kills. I wouldn't lie.

[FasterThanFTL]

I just prefer using the Paladin more than Arc Pistol. Feels more impactful.

[nukembaby]

Paladin may have higher DPS on kits with ROF increases (which don't affect charging time). On a Turian soldier or Destroyer for example, the paladin would be preferred. The arc pistol is also sometimes a pain to use  on xbox, even with the claw grip (especially on kits with heavy y-button usage like TC).

 

Otherwise the arc pistol is superior in all other ways.

[waltervolpatto]

QFI + sabotage + executioner........

[Sir Jessku]

Why would overload be needed Cato? Would a cryoblast using kit work?

[cato potato]

Why would overload be needed Cato? Would a cryoblast using kit work?

 

Using a power that can strip the shields from enemies is very beneficial to the Executioner - since it's a single shot weapon but doesn't have enough base damage to allow Phasic ammo to bypass shield gate, so even if you score a headshot on a shielded mook you'll still need to follow up with another shot to kill it.

 

For example: Using this QFE build with Phasic ammo, the only shielded enemy you can kill with a single (head)shot are Rocket Troopers. Centurians, Engineers and Marauders can only be killed with a single (body)shot after they've been debuffed by Cryo Blast. Nemeses need the debuff and a headshot, everything else requires the debuff and/or at least 2 shots to kill (even if they're headshots).

[nukembaby]

Ty . Suspected as much after using paladin last night. Is executioner too ridiculous with the one shot only?

Arc pistol charged damage is very similar to executioner, and may be better against shield gate since it technically fires 3 shots. Executioner is really only better than the arc pistol if you're using the AR double shot. And in that case you're better off using the Claymore.

[Sir Jessku]

Thanks Cato. Amazing u have so much knowledge. I will likely stick to arc pistola. What are the good 1 shot 1 kill sniper rifles? I like krysae & BW

[Excella Gionne]

Arc Pistol is the only pistol I roll with on all characters.

[ClydeInTheShell]

The Executioner looks better than both.

fixed. 

 

We're not fooled by fancy paint jobs around here.

[cato potato]

Thanks Cato. Amazing u have so much knowledge. I will likely stick to arc pistola. What are the good 1 shot 1 kill sniper rifles? I like krysae & BW

 

No problem. On gold, the Widow, Black Widow, Javelin, Kishock and Mantis all have enough damage to kill shielded mooks in a single shot with the right setup.

[TheBunz]

Arc Pistol > Reeger

[Sir Jessku]

Disagree, mostly.

[PHOEN1XK1NG]

I haven't touched the Paladin in over a year. There's just too many better options in regards to pistols.

[StarcloudSWG]

Paladin's good. Talon and Arc Pistol are better because of shield gate bypass. The Scorpion is surprisingly fun.

[Snow_Leopard25]

Right from the beginning, the Arc Pistol was my main headshot tool, and it's always been better than the Paladin. 

Sadly, the Talon replaced them both....