Quote Originally Posted by bdoughty View Post
Pssh. Defenders. I don't need no stinking bubble. Strikers 4 life yo! Honestly even when a defender is in my group I never use their bubbles. Can't shoot from inside them. Look like an idiot running in and out of them just to do damage. This is one area where I prefer Borderland 2 specials. Tuuuuuuurrets!
That may be true, but the bubble isn't just there to protect you from damage.

If the Defender has the "Weapons of Light" perk chosen in his skill tree(and anyone who is raiding or striking should), anyone who enters the bubble gets a temporary 25% damage bonus, 35% if they've got "Illuminated" chosen in the final skill tree. It's absolutely invaluable on boss battles.