Talk:Ash (Warframe)/@comment-216.255.127.67-20130923152219/@comment-1859266-20131003103330

The only time you should be using Shuriken over Bladestorm is if you have a single, powerful enemy (such as a boss). Otherwise Bladestorm is always the preferred option for its AOE and Invulnerability period.

The problem with Shuriken is that it doesn't deal much damage, is fairly single target, and missing with it is all too possible. Smoke Screen is typically a better alternative if you plan on tackling a single enemy or a small group of enemies.

Teleport has an akward animation when you get done with it and Ash is generally plenty fast enough that he doesn't need to spend another mod slot on it.

Shuriken is okay, but not really necessary. Teleport is about the same. Bladestorm is good but I'd say it loses some of its' luster at higher levels, while Smokescreen is pretty much always welcome (except whenever you have to have a conversation with a Loki).