Benefits of Banshee vs. Phantom

Nebula B · Post by **Nebula B** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:32 pm

I recently bought a Banshee cannon, assuming it to be a superior weapon to the Phantom due to its higher class. I just looked up the stats for both weapons though, and it appears that the Phantom is actually better in terms of range, yield, etc. Is there a specific advantage to the Banshee that I'm missing? I'm thinking of going back.

Thanks in advance!

-Neb

Ophiuchus · Post by **Ophiuchus** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:32 pm

The Banshee cannon's advantage is as a "kinetic" weapon. Kinetic weapons have a different effect on their intended targets. Like the difference of firing a standard, lead-type slug as opposed to a depleted uranium penetraters. Big difference in impact and spalling effects. Have heard rumor that whilst using the Banshee or the Eclipse to good effect, the target craft is incapacitated to the point where return fire is nominal to non-existant. The Banshee is also a massive power drain, compared to the lesser offerings, and might best be used on the largest of mil and civ frames for the power core strengths. Something to consider.

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Mecingo · Post by **Mecingo** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:41 am

I prefer banshee, it works fine for me.

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:19 pm

Flarebeam is where it's at, man!

god-demis · Post by **god-demis** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:14 pm

From post: 105955, Topic: tid=7513, author=Jeremy wrote:Flarebeam is where it's at, man!

Totally agree on that!! The ''secret super weapon''!!!

Nigel_Strange · Post by **Nigel_Strange** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:24 am

I like the Maxim-R. It has the best range. I just kick back at 700 clicks and reduce them to Swiss cheese while sipping a cup of coffee.

It is interesting how some cannons work better than others, even though they have the same cycle. I found the firestar seemed to work better than the starguard, even though it has lower yield and the same cyclic.

Icespear worked pretty well, too, and it's one of the cooler-looking weapons, but I think I'll stick with the Maxim.

DennyMala · Post by **DennyMala** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:52 am

I find myself well at ease with the Maxim too. Good range means long reach for pursuing targets and longer reach for the never missing beam weapons too.

You can stick on a target tail just keeping the shields low for the final blow closing range.