What's so great about orbitars? I haven't used them that much but I don't see what makes them stand out compared to say, blades. Does having two shots at a time make that much of a difference?
Orbies are the cutest weapon (angels, shields, paw pads, etc.). It's like double Mags in PSO! You also pirouette like a graceful little angel when you sidedash attack with them. What's not to like? >:|
Every single weapon (not just weapon type, but weapon weapon) is completely different to begin with, and, with stats thrown into the mix, things get really interesting. Effective ranges and shot types are totally different, and each weapon also alters how quickly you move, how quickly you tire, and does certain amounts of damage at certain distances. So...
Orbitars are sort of like the "mage" weapon in this game. They often have sneaky or weird properties, like Q's crazy shields, or a pair of angel ones I have that recharge their charge shot almost immediately or paw pads that push enemies away. I believe they're all mid-range weapons that don't reach long super distances and do less damage as you move up close. You'll want to stay as far away as you can while still remaining within their effective range. Their melee attack also isn't the best, but it specifically pushes enemies away from you, I believe. They're also lightweight, but they don't really give a speed bonus like claws do, right? And, like mu-chan said, they don't reduce your speed while shooting during flying sections.
