QUOTE(pancaro @ Nov 29 2014, 10:09 AM)
What makes u think 300 is level 30? It's the scaling actually. The scaling very sucks. My level 30 with 300 damage cannot kill level 5 vandal in 1 shot unless it's a headshot. Level 10 knights needs 5-6 scout rifle shot to kill it & etc
There's actually a damage cap on lower level enemies, which is the damage numbers on screen is gray. You cant kill them in 1 shot unless its precision kills. As for my theory on the weapon level, if you see exotic/legendary weapons, they always start at 242 damage (or level 24), then the upgrade path is 26x, 27x, 28x, 29x and finally 300. You can see the damage difference when you bring a 242 dmg weapon to a level 28 strike, and a 284 dmg weapon.
QUOTE(SilverCrimz @ Nov 29 2014, 10:09 AM)
I read somewhere that there is an upgrade item for exotics weapons that would increase the damage. However the upgrade item is really rare - which is nothing new as it promotes you to grind more.
I've never heard that before, but i know xur sells those telemetry thingys which quickens the upgrade of your weapons.