Best Driller Secondary for Single-Target Damage

Combat Summary

• For high Single-Target Damage with the Driller’s secondary, the Experimental Plasma Charger (EPC) with specific Overclocks is typically superior to the Subata.
• The Subata with Explosive Reload is a reliable choice for consistent damage against mid-tier threats and quick precision hits.
• Mastering the EPC’s charged shots or using the Plasma Burster provides burst potential against larger Glyphids and Mactera. This information is key to any robust Weapon Guide.

Recommended Loadout: EPC for High-Value Targets

The Experimental Plasma Charger (EPC) shines for its adaptability in delivering concentrated Single-Target Damage. If you need to drop a Praetorian quickly, this is your tool.

• Charged Particle Accelerator (OC): This Overclocks vastly boosts the damage and projectile speed of charged shots. Pair it with max damage mods for devastating hits against Praetorians, Wardens, or even Oppressors. It’s a key component of a dedicated Driller Build focused on high-priority targets.
• Energy Rerouting (OC): For a more balanced approach that still offers good single-target potential while retaining utility, Energy Rerouting improves charged shot damage and charge speed, making it easier to land critical charged hits.
• Plasma Burster (OC): If you can handle the short-range, sustained beam, Plasma Burster offers surprisingly high DPS for shredding large targets up close. It requires excellent aim and positioning, but can be devastating for a truly aggressive Driller Build.

Subata: Reliable Backup

The Subata is a solid utility pistol, and your current setup with Explosive Reload is a decent option for augmenting your primary’s firepower and dealing with ranged threats. It excels at finishing off weakened targets or quickly dispatching annoying Mactera at a distance. While not typically a dedicated “boss killer,” its consistent damage output and accuracy make it a valuable part of any Driller Build that needs reliable ranged support, as detailed in many a Weapon Guide.

When To Avoid Colette

As you suspected, the Colette Wave Cooker, while powerful for area denial and crowd control, is generally inefficient for dedicated Single-Target Damage. Its strength lies in sustained heat application and status effects over a wide area, not concentrated burst. If high-priority target elimination is your goal, look to the EPC or Subata.

Miner’s Chatter

Miners consistently agree that the EPC, particularly with specific Overclocks like Charged Particle Accelerator or Energy Rerouting, is the Driller’s go-to for burst Single-Target Damage. Many praise its utility even beyond direct combat, though we’re focused on raw stopping power here. The Subata is often cited as a reliable fallback for precision and sustained ranged pressure, especially when considering a balanced Weapon Guide approach for a Driller Build.