User blog comment:Newgirl101/Ashley and Miranda/@comment-2008379-20111011211721/@comment-1388547-20111012060037

I guess it's a matter of play style. Personally I find it very useful knock 200-300 points (depending on upgrades) off an enemy's protection and either stagger them (Warp) or overheat their gun (Overload) -- especially since squadmates do reduced damage with guns.