Check the mod priority guide:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ty239kyJbBs1sLhTo1JvSWuN0mIJsK1nwVdI6OLLtXo/view?rm=minimalI think all of us love a good case of the cute doll finally becoming something worthwhile. Type 56R is just that, coming in with an extremely good Neural Upgrade.
Her biggest boost comes from her Skill 2,
Glorious Release. She will always target enemies with the least dummy links first, and will gain a 10% Critical Damage boost for each missing dummy link below 5, including enemies that start below 5 links. This means that 56R will always activate the max 40% Critical Damage buff against threatening single link enemies like Cherubs, Gladiators, and bosses. She will also get double damage on her first shot after moving, which can be activated every 3 seconds.
The Critical Damage bonus is what makes 56R MOD such a powerhouse. Not only does she typically target high priority enemies, she also gets a substantial damage boost against them too. That buff's usefulness is not limited to those dangerous enemies though, as she’ll also be mopping through other lesser enemies. If you really want, you can also do very quick jiggles with 56R to keep her double damage activating, though this is very tedious and absolutely not required for her to be strong.
On top of this, she receives the usual suite of goodies. Her Damage gets a substantial boost, as well as a slight Rate of Fire boost. Her Skill 1 gets a slight enhancement, as well as also granting 5 points of movement. Even her Special Equipment is nice, basically combining the power of Sniper Ammo and AP Ammo into one.
So overall, of course Type 56R is worth it. She’s a solid contender for being one of the best generalist RFs in the game and a very worthwhile MOD overall. So, why is she in Medium? Well it’s simply because she is a generalist, which means she can be replaced pretty effectively by many different RFs.
MOD2 is her recommended level as that’s where she receives the main bulk of her power. Her Special Equipment is nice but if you have Sniper Ammo already available, you can forego her MOD3.