Shaft is still a great turret. The addition of the laser is great. So what if the rage killers know where to find you should you stay in the same spot. They will hunt you down regardless. I am waiting for them to add a flashing strobe to the top of the turret--to negate our use of obstacles. If your only goal--in Tanki--is to "have a career in StarLadder", enjoy your Rail & Smoky. I use other turrets and my very particular set of skills has not suffered from using Shaft.