Even without Achlyophage my killing prowess with GG is impressive. All throughout hard mode VoG I had to use Crest of Alpha Lupi to be level 30. Even with only 3 shots my fireteam were still impressed with how many orbs of light I generated. Personally, I think Symbiote is the best Gunslinger exotic armor anyways. I don't feel like I am sacrificing much to wear it. And yes, Arc Blade is the fail. Just the lack of orb generation turns me off to it. And it could really use a PvE shield buff.