Smoky VS. Thunder

[K43_8mm 2]

I prefer to use both; but if I was forced to attain one, I would take Smoky.

From what I have been up against lately with my thunder I agree.

[HolyLord 204]

1.Smoky is better in Starldder battles

2. Thunder takes much bigger damage and if you know how to use it can be better then smoky.

[blackopspaul 753]

Smoky can be used in starladder battles?

[kayitsiz 621]

Smoky can be used in starladder battles?

yes

[Xxemo_dinoxX 934]

1.Smoky is better in Starldder battles

2. Thunder takes much bigger damage and if you know how to use it can be better then smoky.

Very accurate.

[Maf 32,300]

Smoky can be used in starladder battles?

Yes. Smoky and Railgun only, however Smoky doesn't have the critical hit bonus.

[blackopspaul 753]

Yes. Smoky and Railgun only, however Smoky doesn't have the critical hit bonus.

So they remove it? Cool!

[Pathfinder 1,690]

Interesting fact:

 

Even with critical hits, smoky only does max ~43 damage per second.

 

Thunder does a consistent 40 damage per second and at a far better range.

 

Splash is such a useful quality in my opinion, much more useful than smokys Impact force. Though smokys impact is good, it doesn't let you double or tipple your damage, hit a huge range of places, and not to mention thunders impact when upgraded is not bad at all.

 

Thunder also does more damage per shot, so gains more out of the 'free first shot'

 

I would suggest thunder to those struggling to decide between the two.

Edited January 22, 2015 by Pathfinder

[Pathfinder 1,690]

I do thunder for drug battle and smoky for pro :D

I think this is the best conclusion. At m4, due to my above explanation I strongly prefer thunder in most situations. But at base m3, thunder is inferior imo.

 

Thunder improves a ridiculous amount from m3 to m4

Edited January 22, 2015 by Pathfinder

[Warhammer_TO 181]

THUNDER FTW

[general_abrams 424]

I have to agree with Kirby. Thunder is the all around better of the two. With its consistent heavy damage, splash capabilities, longer range, and affordable price (for newbies), Thunder > Smokey.

 

Impact force? With skill you can knock off a Railgun's shot with Thunder just as easily as with Smokey. Critical shot? I'd rather have a fixed strong firing rate than an unpredictable high powered blast, which with my luck would never happen at the right time anyway. :rolleyes:

[denex12 77]

I have to agree with Kirby. Thunder is the all around better of the two. With its consistent heavy damage, splash capabilities, longer range, and affordable price (for newbies), Thunder > Smokey.

 

Impact force? With skill you can knock off a Railgun's shot with Thunder just as easily as with Smokey. Critical shot? I'd rather have a fixed strong firing rate than an unpredictable high powered blast, which with my luck would never happen at the right time anyway. :rolleyes:

I like Smoky, because the amount of Rustles is increasing a lot :O

[ziddha 210]

i shall play in a popular map with both turrets and same hull and same paint ... shall see which was better ... will post here soon :)

[general_abrams 424]

I like Smoky, because the amount of Rustles is increasing a lot :o

Like one paint is going to affect the difference between these two turrets :p

[Maf 32,300]

Like one paint is going to affect the difference between these two turrets :p

To be fair, the paints really do affect the game balance a LOT. The number of prodigies and clays vs. Savannas and needles wioo determine whether smoky or thunder is the better gun. As is the case for any other turret.

[general_abrams 424]

To be fair, the paints really do affect the game balance a LOT. The number of prodigies and clays vs. Savannas and needles wioo determine whether smoky or thunder is the better gun. As is the case for any other turret.

Yes that's true, but I believe in this case the entire topic, or at least my post, is focusing on turret versus turret, without paints being involved.

[ziddha 210]

while using turrets we limit our paints to thunder protection when we ourselves have thunder :P but in smoky u are free to choose 

[I.Can.Beat.U 341]

smoky

[general_abrams 424]

while using turrets we limit our paints to thunder protection when we ourselves have thunder :P but in smoky u are free to choose 

True.

[Bananamanftw 2]

witch one is beter with manny for camping?

[Maf 32,300]

witch one is beter with manny for camping?

Both. Depends on type of map:

• For larger maps - Thunder
• For smaller maps - Smoky
• For maps with open spaces and a lot of room to move around - Smoky
• For maps with "bottlenecks" or areas where enemies tend to group up - Thunder

[Cor7y 13,862]

Definitely thunder for me.... when I reach brigadier I will buy it m3 and MU it to 3.75. So, get ready to DIE!!!

[Bananamanftw 2]

i use m1 smoky/dictator, its a good combo. u have speed , hp, and good fire power. beast for cp and grabing golds got 1 today

[Loackie 269]

 

Both. Depends on type of map:

• For smaller maps - Thunder
• For larger maps - Smoky
• For maps with open spaces and a lot of room to move around - Smoky
• For maps with "bottlenecks" or areas where enemies tend to group up - Thunder

 

Thunder has a longer effective range than Smoky...

[Maf 32,300]

Thunder has a longer effective range than Smoky...

Mixed the two up  -_-