Talk:Lanka/@comment-190.98.88.154-20140310182428/@comment-73.176.89.6-20140512085529

The bows are extremely strong thanks to that huge buff they got recently, but I'm still finding the Lanka to be a murder machine when modded correctly. It won't crit as often as a Paris Prime or Dread, but I'm finding that it can do status effects with every other shot in addition to doing massive damage. Also, the Lanka seems very resistant to the accuracy penalty of Heavy Caliber. Regardless of what they stats say, I can consistently hit targets with R8 Heavy Caliber from a very decent range. The frequent status effects are a very nice supplement to the heavy damage.

The Paris Prime will give you significantly better damage numbers (as in the big yellow numbers you see when you hit enemies), but if you are constantly getting status effects like magnetic procs (temporarily drains shields by 75%, making them easy to finish off) plus very good damage, that combo can be VERY potent as well. I think too many just look at straight damage numbers only and forget that draining shields by 75% or permanently cutting armor by 25% can absolutely come in handy for high level enemies.