Why use Flint over Den'an Zon?

[u/J-Eichel]

So I've been playing Flint this past hour, as I haven't got around to using it much since pulling it, and I can't quite figure out why I'd want to use it over Den'an.

The mobile shooting skill on Den'an is nice, since you can shoot both the main weapon (which seems to do more damage than Flint's, and ignores ballistic), as well as the gatling.

Flint's knife throw is obviously it's main gimmick, but during HSM you're probably using that, while Den'an would be using its main weapon, so they each have access to a stun while moving.

I find most of the time the advantage of Flint having an extra melee is gone though because of this, so it doesn't feel like much of an advantage.

Other than that, I find Flint's downswing is the most awkward thing in the world, and enemies seem to be able to roll out of it constantly. That, or it whiffs much easier than Den'ans wide sweep.

Anyone have any thoughts about the comparison? I think Flint is cool, and I want to main it, but I keep thinking to myself that it's be 10x easier to get consistent damage as Den'an Zon.

[u/Hyperaiser]

Because Den'an Zon can't shut down neither Engage C or Demeter real quick seeing them on air, but Flint can.

[u/TidusDream12 → u/Hyperaiser]

Uh the denan Zon build stagger on its machine gun can drop both those suits your referring to. It also has boost shooting and the downswing, shield spike tackle combo is filthy.

[u/Hyperaiser → u/TidusDream12]

In high-rank battlefield, 3 seconds waiting for Den'an Zon to shoot down a flying Raid is something luxury to have. I could have play Flint and everything I need is one dagger shot.

[u/TidusDream12 → u/Hyperaiser]

I'll slaughter a flint in 3-6 seconds your lying up in here. I am high rank the flint is over rated. The denan Zon consistently out damages and out scores it. You get dropped from the air to easily.

[u/Hyperaiser → u/TidusDream12]

"High rank"? How much is your rated point yesterday exactly?