Amprex And Red Crits

[Shaamaan]

I'm a bit confused about red crits and how the Amprex works.

 

The most popular builds for the Amprex skip a few points in Point Strike, apparently just to get the 100% crit chance and save a few points.

 

But, doesn't that miss out on red crits? Are red crits just not worth the extra points considering the other mods? It seems that on a weapon with such a high base crit-chance you'd want to get that up as much as possible to get the best effects, no?

Edited September 30, 2014 by Shaamaan

[(PSN)IIIDevoidIII]

Yes, you would. You are likely just looking at older builds when red crits weren't a thing (I'm assuming you meant skipping points with Point Strike).

Maxxing Point Strike should give you a rough +25% DPS.

[Catalyst1945]

That would be an older build, when red crits weren't in the game. Yes, it would miss out on red crits, and once again yes to put more points into Vital Sense.

[Cynick]

What "popular builds" are you referring to? I certainly see no reason to ever not use a max Point Strike.

[Tar_Spit_Fire]

Red crit is, double of the normal critical damage, for example 4.4x in normal crit and 8.8x in red crit, so its worth it to forma it until you can slap a full point strike in.

[Shaamaan]

Sorry, yes. I meant Point Strike. I guess the maxed out version of Point Strike it is then. :)

Edited September 30, 2014 by Shaamaan

[Void.Soul]

All the builds Ive seen have it maxed, then again I haven't seen many. The red crits are totally worth it--you will agree when you land your first red crit headshot...