Talk:Vasto Prime/@comment-180.191.160.217-20150106101641/@comment-173.19.112.160-20150109183040

^^ Slash damage is highly viable, considering it can be used well against /two/ factions. The obvious, Infested, and then the Grineer. Why, you might ask? Because there's an aura mod which lowers their armor by 30%. If you're in a group, and get everyone to use it, (or three people, which would reduce their armor by 90%) then Slash damage will actually do a LOT. Considering they will only have flesh, and slash damage does extra to that.

Of course, to be fair, this does take up an aura slot. But even 30% less armor makes this weapon effective for moderate level enemies. If you plan on going two hours in T4 Survival and don't plan on running with that aura, or just one, then yes this weapon won't be as effective as some. But if we're comparing this weapon unfairly to the BEST (typically considered overpowered) weapondry for it's slot, or even more unfairly other slots as well, then it won't match up to par. But if you're looking for a solid secondary with high slash damage, then this is your go-to weapon.