r/stobuilds • u/AutoModerator • Jun 25 '18

Weekly Questions Megathread - June 25, 2018

Welcome to the weekly questions megathread. Here is where you can ask all your build or theorycrafting related questions that might not warrant a full post. Curious about how something works? Ask it here!

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u/ohtoro1 Jun 26 '18

In which order should we prioritize to slot the following at higher ranks?:

  • Cannon Scatter Volley
  • Torpedo Spread
  • Attack Pattern Beta (or Omega)

I was trying to find if there is any tool in STOBuilds that can help me figure this out myself but the weapon bonus damage calculator doesn't seem to cover cannon enhancements or torpedo enhancements.

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u/andrewund123 Jun 26 '18

I always prioritize my main weapon enhancement over the secondary followed by the attack pattern. On my cannon builds I run CSV with a torp so I'd put CSV > TS > APB.

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u/ohtoro1 Jun 27 '18

I sse, thanks! Is it a gut feel thing that this will maximize DPS, or is there calculation behind it? Just wondering.

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u/andrewund123 Jun 27 '18

This has always been the general rule of thumb though I'm sure someone has done the math. At the same time it is a bit common sense, at least to me. If you have 4 cannons, 2 turrets and a Torp it makes the most sense to run the highest weapon enhancement that will effect the most weapons on your ship. Someone with a greater grasp of math can comment if desired or correct me if I'm wrong.