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| − | Plasmaswords perform largely the same as any other melee weapon, with one primary difference. When performing the [[Damage Types#Cut|Cut]] and [[Damage Types#Stab|Stab]] attacks, a successful strike has a 50% chance to do an extra 10 [[Damage Types#Flame|Flame]] damage. As with all Flame damage, this damage has no AP and if it successfully damages the target, there is a chance to set them on fire. | + | Plasmaswords perform largely the same as any other melee weapon, with one primary difference. When performing the [[Damage Types#Cut|Cut]] and [[Damage Types#Stab|Stab]] attacks, a successful strike has a 50% chance to do an extra 10 [[Damage Types#Flame|Flame]] damage. As with all Flame damage, this damage has no AP and if it successfully damages the target, there is a chance to set them on [[fire]]. |
Despite being an incendiary weapon, [[pyromaniac]] pawns equipped with plasmaswords will not have the {{+|5}} ''Pyromaniac has incendiary weapon'' mood buff they receive from using [[molotov cocktails]] or [[incendiary launcher]]s. It is currently unknown whether this is intended behavior, or a bug. | Despite being an incendiary weapon, [[pyromaniac]] pawns equipped with plasmaswords will not have the {{+|5}} ''Pyromaniac has incendiary weapon'' mood buff they receive from using [[molotov cocktails]] or [[incendiary launcher]]s. It is currently unknown whether this is intended behavior, or a bug. | ||
== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
| − | As | + | The plasmasword will often set enemies on fire. As enemies on fire run around wildly, unable to fight back, the plasmasword is a dominant weapon in a 1v1 fight - or any melee fight out in the open. However, the fire can end up being a major drawback. Enemies on fire will ignore ''collision'', meaning that they will run right past a [[defense tactics#Melee blocking|melee block]] and ruin your formation. |
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| + | [[Mechanoid]]s are completely immune to fire or heat, so other ultratech weapons or even a [[plasteel]] [[longsword]] are superior in those situations. Finally, outlanders and pirates will often carry [[firefoam pop pack]]s - as soon as one is lit on fire, the pop pack will immediately extinguish them. Any pawn inside the leftover [[firefoam]] is immune to ignition. If you have the option, buying any of the other ultratech melee weapons may be a more generally useful choice. | ||
{{Weapon Quality Table|Plasmasword | Melee}} | {{Weapon Quality Table|Plasmasword | Melee}} | ||
Revision as of 17:53, 30 December 2022
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Plasmasword
A metal-cored sword with a cutting edge. Plasma is wrapped around the core, held in place by an energy field. Targets are both sliced by the metal core, as well as burned or ignited by the plasma sheath.
Base Stats
Melee Combat
- Mode
- Melee
- Melee Attack 1
- Handle
12 dmg (Blunt)
18% AP
2.0 seconds cooldown - Melee Attack 2
- Point
21 dmg (Stab)
32% AP
2.6 seconds cooldown - Melee Attack 3
- Edge
21 dmg (Cut)
32% AP
2.6 seconds cooldown - Melee Average DPS
- 7.85
- Melee Average AP
- 30%
- weaponTags
- UltratechMelee
- thingSetMakerTags
- RewardStandardMidFreq
The Plasmasword is a melee weapon added by the Royalty DLC that does a decent amount of damage, has a medium cooldown, and deals sharp damage with the bonus of frequently setting the opponent on fire.
Acquisition
Plasmaswords cannot be crafted, instead they can only be purchased from Outlander and Empire combat suppliers and faction bases, or recieved as a quest reward.
They can also be obtained from the following raider types:
| Raider Kind | Chance | Average Quality | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion | ?% | ? | 70-230% |
| Nobles (All) | ?% | Excellent | 100% |
Summary
Plasmaswords perform largely the same as any other melee weapon, with one primary difference. When performing the Cut and Stab attacks, a successful strike has a 50% chance to do an extra 10 Flame damage. As with all Flame damage, this damage has no AP and if it successfully damages the target, there is a chance to set them on fire.
Despite being an incendiary weapon, pyromaniac pawns equipped with plasmaswords will not have the +5 Pyromaniac has incendiary weapon mood buff they receive from using molotov cocktails or incendiary launchers. It is currently unknown whether this is intended behavior, or a bug.
Analysis
The plasmasword will often set enemies on fire. As enemies on fire run around wildly, unable to fight back, the plasmasword is a dominant weapon in a 1v1 fight - or any melee fight out in the open. However, the fire can end up being a major drawback. Enemies on fire will ignore collision, meaning that they will run right past a melee block and ruin your formation.
Mechanoids are completely immune to fire or heat, so other ultratech weapons or even a plasteel longsword are superior in those situations. Finally, outlanders and pirates will often carry firefoam pop packs - as soon as one is lit on fire, the pop pack will immediately extinguish them. Any pawn inside the leftover firefoam is immune to ignition. If you have the option, buying any of the other ultratech melee weapons may be a more generally useful choice.
Attack table
| Feature | Toggle |
|---|---|
| Attacks |   |
 Plasmasword
| Handle (Blunt) | Point (Stab) | Edge (Cut) | Human: Left & rigth fist (Blunt) | HP | Value | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality |
DPS[1] | AP[1] | Dam. | Cool. | AP | DPS | Chance[2] | Dam. | Cool. | AP | DPS | Chance[2] | Dam. | Cool. | AP | DPS | Chance[2] | Dam. | Cool. | AP | DPS | Chance[2] | ||
| Awful | 6.03 | 22.4% | 9.6 | 2s | 14.4% | 4.8 | 8.33% | 16.8 | 2.6s | 25.6% | 6.46 | 37.5% | 16.8 | 2.6s | 25.6% | 6.46 | 37.5% | 8.2 | 2s | 12% | 4.1 | 2× 8.33% | 100 | 1000 
|
| Poor | 6.71 | 24.95% | 10.8 | 2s | 16.2% | 5.4 | 8.33% | 18.9 | 2.6s | 28.8% | 7.27 | 37.5% | 18.9 | 2.6s | 28.8% | 7.27 | 37.5% | 8.2 | 2s | 12% | 4.1 | 2× 8.33% | 100 | 1500
|
| Normal | 7.39 | 27.5% | 12 | 2s | 18% | 6 | 8.33% | 21 | 2.6s | 32% | 8.08 | 37.5% | 21 | 2.6s | 32% | 8.08 | 37.5% | 8.2 | 2s | 12% | 4.1 | 2× 8.33% | 100 | 2000
|
| Good | 8.08 | 30.05% | 13.2 | 2s | 19.8% | 6.6 | 8.33% | 23.1 | 2.6s | 35.2% | 8.88 | 37.5% | 23.1 | 2.6s | 35.2% | 8.88 | 37.5% | 8.2 | 2s | 12% | 4.1 | 2× 8.33% | 100 | 2500
|
| Excellent | 8.76 | 32.6% | 14.4 | 2s | 21.6% | 7.2 | 8.33% | 25.2 | 2.6s | 38.4% | 9.69 | 37.5% | 25.2 | 2.6s | 38.4% | 9.69 | 37.5% | 8.2 | 2s | 12% | 4.1 | 2× 8.33% | 100 | 3000
|
| Masterwork | 10.47 | 38.98% | 17.4 | 2s | 26.1% | 8.7 | 8.33% | 30.45 | 2.6s | 46.4% | 11.71 | 37.5% | 30.45 | 2.6s | 46.4% | 11.71 | 37.5% | 8.2 | 2s | 12% | 4.1 | 2× 8.33% | 100 | 4000
|
| Legendary | 12.63 | 47.03% | 19.8 | 2s | 29.7% | 9.9 | 25% | 34.65 | 2.6s | 52.8% | 13.33 | 37.5% | 34.65 | 2.6s | 52.8% | 13.33 | 37.5% | 8.2 | 2s | 12% | 4.1 | 2× 0% | 100 | 5000
|
For the full effects of qualities, see Quality.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Note: This is the actual base average derived from the melee verb system updated in 1.1.2610, it may sometimes disagree with the listed value in the in-game infobox.
It may also change depending on the stats and the melee verbs available to the wielder if the weapon is wielded by some other than a baseline human. - ↑ Chance for attack to be selected, assuming the weapon is wielded by a baseline human. It may change depending on the melee verbs available to the wielder
Note that DPS does not take the chance of Flame damage into account.
Version history
- Royalty DLC Release - Added.
- 1.2.2719 - Damage increased from 19 to 20, extra flame damage chance increased from 30% to 50%.
- Ultra
- Eltex staff
• Monosword (Persona) • Plasmasword (Persona) • Zeushammer (Persona) - Improvised
- Beer • Elephant tusk • Thrumbo horn • Wood
- Ranged | Neolithic
- Greatbow • Pila • Recurve bow • Short bow • Flamebow
- Industrial
- Assault rifle • Autopistol • Bolt-action rifle • Chain shotgun • Heavy SMG • Launcher (EMP, Incendiary, Smoke, Toxbomb ) • LMG • Machine pistol • Minigun • Pump shotgun • Revolver • Sniper rifle
- Spacer
- Charge lance • Charge rifle
- Consumables
- Doomsday rocket launcher • Triple rocket launcher
- Throwables
- EMP grenades • Frag grenades • Molotov cocktails • Tox grenades
- Mechanoid
- Heavy charge blaster • Inferno cannon • Needle gun • Thump cannon • Beam graser • Charge blaster turret • Hellsphere cannon • Mini-flameblaster • Mini-shotgun • Slugthrower • Spiner • Toxic needle gun
