Talk:Saryn/Abilities/@comment-147.69.8.78-20161113101009/@comment-34252755-20180323125923

They key is using a weapon that can effectively spread the spores. I use a viral Sobek with Acid Shells. When Acid Shell procs, it spreads the spores and usually kills most enemies other than the higher HP ones, such as heavy gunners, Nox, Bombards, etc. My secondary is Pox built for corrosive/blast, which is good for area crowd control. Enemies walk into the gas cloud and they fall on their butt while the corrosive proc eats away their armor.

On affinty farming maps like Hydron, I'll cast my Molt and then the spores on the Molt. Once enemies are within range, I'll shoot the spores on the molt and it'll start spreading. Kill a few enemies on one side to spread them fully, then turn around 180 degrees and start spreading on the other side. This should now have the spores covered on 80-90% of the map and most enemies. As you and others start killing things, it should continue to spread on new enemies that spawn. You have to apply spores again for the end of the wave if the team is slow to kill things. I run 100% duration, 75% efficiency, 250% range, 139% strength.

If you don't like shotguns, other primary weapons that work well are Ignis and Torid. Acrid and Zakti are good secondaries in addition to Pox.

Saryn does take some practice but once you have the right weapons and loadout, she's a great AoE frame. I consistently outdamage and outkill Ember and Banshee.