Talk:Dread/@comment-24.27.40.39-20130910231653

Pros and Cons when comparing Paris and Dread:

Dread has higher base damage, meaning that against unarmored enemies, Dread will do more damage than Paris. This helps if you are an unskilled sniper fighting Corpus

Paris has armor ignore, meaning that it is not only more effective against armored enemies (armor IS applied to headshots), it also allows it to headshot Corpus grunts, making it ideal for skilled snipers. This also makes it viable late-game when enemies have higher armor values.

Dread has slicing damage (insert correct term). This can be a lifesaver when faced with hordes of Infested charging your position, especially if you have a tank like Rhino or Frost who can hold them off while you snipe them.

Paris is far easier to obtain. It requires low amounts of common resources, whereas Dread re quires far more resources. The blueprint for Paris is a cheap buy from the market, while Dread's is a rare drop from a rare boss.

I hope this helps.