Fatebringer was the only hand cannon with firefly. Elemental burns didn't matter in raids. Enemy shields don't resist anywhere but nightfall. VoC was a scout rifle with 27 rounds, great stability, and full auto. The only other scout rifle close to it was the Fang. Everyone used Red Death at Crota because it had the best perk for the job, not for the element it didn't have. VoC and FB just had the best perks for [i]every[/i] job. People would still love FB if it wasn't arc. It's just that good.