Something must be wrong if your matrix cube is only increasing your bonus dmg by 1.2 anywho matrix cube gets bolstered back to 2017 expertise in a wz.
p.s if your surge is really only 63% get some more!
The only good thing coming from this patch
Assault Specialist (Vanguard)
Assault Trooper now properly grants bonus critical damage to Ion Pulse, as the tooltip for the skill claims.