Yeah, I've changed my build in Crucible so I now roll with two envenomed smoke bombs, with maxed strength so I always have one on hand. I tag charging shotgunners and drop a couple taps with the scout and they're done. I still get baited/ambushed too often for my own good though. :\
Thanks for all the replies. I'll pray to the drop gods as I work through these Crucible quests. I'm doing the "Factions" one now. It goes on forever....
The Matador will find you.