The death of Fusion Rifles in PvE (Destiny)

by iconicbanana, C2-H5-OH + NAD, Portland, OR, Sunday, January 04, 2015, 10:14 (3407 days ago) @ petetheduck

I used to use fusion rifles a lot. Now? Barely ever (Mythoclast excepted). Literally the only time now is if I am out of rockets in the Vault of Glass fighting a Praetorian. With the plethora of elemental primaries and the great new snipers such as LDR 5001, I haven't had the need in a really long time.

Does anybody use them still, and where?

They still wreck in PvP.

I've never really used them. What I DO want is an exotic weapon like an auto rifle or scout rifle that goes in the special weapon slot.

I keep a maxed one in every flavor just for situational engagement. Nothing is more effective at taking down shields in a Nightfall; you can engage melee enemies at midrange, and with burn multipliers they can melt almost anything. My final rest positively obliterates Sword Knights or Captains, and sees plenty more use than almost any of my special weapons.