I don't use it as an easy button, and DoT isn't really something I'm ever focused on. I've got a Gjallarhorn and Solar Machine guns for that. Yes it will still be the best sniper against Hive. Yes it will still be a crazy hard hitting sniper. Still the others will be a better choice for most of MY activities, especially since I have them in multiple flavors. Why am I disappointed? Because it was fun to use. I didn't use it much, but it was fun, hence the reason I play video games, for fun and enjoyment. It was a hoot trying to get three quick precision shots that didn't always process correctly because you got free ammo and the bonus announcement, much like getting the extra life at 10,000 points. I'm disappointed because the fun of this rifle was removed. I already used the other rifles plenty because they are arc. When it was a solar burn, this thing was a hoot and fun as Hell. Now, not so much.