yeah... this is kinda how i feel too at this point... yeah, i have been trying to use it... i dont have much luck with it...
the other 3 complaints are that it isn't invisible, it shoots straight instead of arched, and it self detentes much too soon, so it cant really be used for ambushes
Why is shooting straight BAD? If you have a problem with it, just get the Chaos Rift Combuster, that fires an arching clusterbomb.
The only way I can get the weapon to be effective is to actually STICK them my enemies. If you try to detonate them nearby the splash damage is pathetic but if you attach two or three to someone THEN detonate them, you're going to get that kill. They really need to extend the time it takes for them to self-detonate though and possibly up the splash damage a bit. Pretty useless if you don't make direct contact with someone.
Shooting straight is your friend in this weapons case as you can take long rage shots but its harder to tell when you need to detonate it
it will be better with some upgrades. the best use ive had with it is to use it in conjunction with my shield and rockets. Lay down some mines, then use your shield and rockets to try and pin your enemy down in the mines (helps if you jump before firing so you can hit the ground more acurately)