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==Fast Swords==
 
==Fast Swords==
The flourish line of swords is a series of rapiers that have a unique three hit combo.  Unlike the slashing motion of most swords, fast swords slice and stab, and attack at a slightly higher speed as well.
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The flourish line of swords is a series of rapiers that have a unique three hit combo.  Unlike the slashing motion of most swords, flourishes slice and stab, and attack at a slightly higher speed as well.
  
 
The first attack from a flourish-line sword is a wide slash that has decent range and covers a wide area - indeed, this attack is what has made the flourish such a popular weapon in Lockdown.  The other two attacks of the combo are thrusting motions that carry the player forward, and only have a sufficient attack width to hit one enemy at a time.
 
The first attack from a flourish-line sword is a wide slash that has decent range and covers a wide area - indeed, this attack is what has made the flourish such a popular weapon in Lockdown.  The other two attacks of the combo are thrusting motions that carry the player forward, and only have a sufficient attack width to hit one enemy at a time.
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{{User:Hortumalx/SwordInfobox
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|name=Final Flourish
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|damage=[[File:Attack_piercing_icon.png|24px]]
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|combo=A fast 3-hit combo; one wide sweep followed by two narrow lunges
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|charge=A short forward charge that can hits for high damage several times
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|description=This dependable saber is excellent for killing Beasts and Fiends.  The charge works well against Trojans and Howitzers, and can one hit KO monsters if they are hit correctly.
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|strengths=
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*Charge can deal massive damage if used correctly
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*Excellent at interrupting enemy attacks
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|weaknesses=
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*Lunges can make players move into hazards
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}}
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{{User:Hortumalx/SwordInfobox
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|name=Barbarous Thorn Blade
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|damage=[[File:Attack_piercing_icon.png|24px]]
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|combo=A fast 3-hit combo; one wide sweep followed by two narrow lunges
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|charge=The player hops back a short distance, then attacks with a wide swipe that unleashes several projectiles in a cone.
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|description=This sword is identical to the Final Flourish except for the charge attack.  This sword's charge is better suited to dealing small damage to spread out enemies instead of doing massive damage to tightly groupd enemies.
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|strengths=
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*Charge can deal massive damage if used correctly
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*Excellent at interrupting enemy attacks
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|weaknesses=
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*Lunges can make player move into hazards
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}}
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{{User:Hortumalx/SwordInfobox
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|name=Fearless Rigadoon
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|damage=[[File:Attack_piercing_icon.png|24px]][[File:Icon_status_stun.png|24px]]
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|combo=A fast 3-hit combo; one wide sweep followed by two narrow lunges.  Each attack has a small chance of causing stun.
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|charge=A short forward charge that can hits for high damage several times.  This attack can stun enemies
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|description=Identical in attack patterns to the Final Flourish, this sword sacrifices damage for the ability to stun opponents.  It does approximately 83% of the damage a Final Flourish would.
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|strengths=
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*Charge can deal massive damage if used correctly
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*Excellent at interrupting enemy attacks
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|weaknesses=
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*Lunges can make players move into hazards
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*Does significantly less damage than a Final Flourish
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}}
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{{User:Hortumalx/SwordInfobox
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|name=Furious Flamberge
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|damage=[[file:Attack_piercing_icon.png|24px]][[file:Icon_status_fire.png|24px]]
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|combo=A fast 3-hit combo; one wide sweep followed by two narrow lunges.  Each attack has a small chance of causing fire.
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|charge=A short forward charge that can hits for high damage several times.  This attack can also light enemies on fire
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|description=Identical in attack patterns to the Final Flourish, this sword sacrifices damage for the ability to set enemies alight.  It does approximately 83% of the damage a Final Flourish would.
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|strengths=
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*Charge can deal massive damage if used correctly
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*Excellent at interrupting enemy attacks
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|weaknesses=
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*Lunges can make players move into hazards
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*Does significantly less damage than a Final Flourish
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}}
  
 
==Very Fast Swords==
 
==Very Fast Swords==

Revision as of 02:07, 3 February 2014

Lorem Ipsum blah blah. Just my opinion on swords, this is placeholder text until I flesh out the rest of the page more.

Sword Analysis

Slow Swords

2 combo swords, blah blah

Divine Avenger

Equipment-Divine Avenger icon.png Divine Avenger Attack normal icon.pngAttack elemental icon.png

Combo: A normal 2-hit combo with average knockback.
Charge: A high-damage slash that produces three large sword projectiles. These travel out and to the sides of the player, knocking back enemies.

This sacred blade is a popular choice among players. It is excellent at crowd control, able to hold Constructs and Undead at bay with ease. However, crafting it requires recipes that can only be obtained from Basil.

Defense increased.png Strengths
  • Best crowd control elemental sword
  • Charge can knock back enemies very far, damage them several times
Defense decreased.png Potential Hazards:
  • Damage output isn't high unless you hit several enemies at once
  • Charge attack makes some enemies dodge/shield
  • Charge attack is very good at alerting Gun Puppies and Howlitzers

Gran Faust

Equipment-Gran Faust icon.png Gran Faust Attack normal icon.pngAttack shadow icon.pngIcon status curse.png

Combo: A normal 2-hit combo with average knockback. The second hit has a small chance of causing curse.
Charge: A high-damage slash that creates a very large sword projectile. It travels forward a few blocks, knocking back enemies and cursing them.

The shadow counterpart to the Divine Avenger, the Gran Faust occupies a similar niche. Great for crowd control, although it performs much better at that against Slimes than it does Gremlins. Crafting it requires recipes that can only be obtained from Basil.

Defense increased.png Strengths
  • Only crowd control shadow sword
  • Can deal the curse status, which damages enemies whenever they attack
Defense decreased.png Potential Hazards:
  • Damage output isn't high unless you hit several enemies at once
  • Charge attack has small potential of alerting turrets
  • Charge attack can curse the player, making it risky to use

Sudaruska

Equipment-Sudaruska icon.png Sudaruska

Combo: Combo
Charge: Charge

Sword Description

Defense increased.png Strengths

Strengths of this sword are pending.

Defense decreased.png Potential Hazards:

Weaknesses of this sword are pending.

Triglav

Equipment-Triglav icon.png Triglav

Combo: Combo
Charge: Charge

Sword Description

Defense increased.png Strengths

Strengths of this sword are pending.

Defense decreased.png Potential Hazards:

Weaknesses of this sword are pending.

Warmaster Rocket Hammer

Equipment-Warmaster Rocket Hammer icon.png Warmaster Rocket Hammer Attack elemental icon.png

Combo: An initial swing followed by a dash that can damage enemies 3 times, followed by a more damaging swipe.
Charge: The player lunges forward twice in succession, smashing down the hammer each time.

Only obtainable from Operation Crimson Hammer, this weapon occupies a unique niche. While its smaller range makes it a weaker option for crowd control, it is amazing at pulverizing stationary enemies. Howitzers and Gun Puppies can be taken out very quickly with the dash, and heavy enemies like Lumbers are also vulnerable, as are enemies pressed up against walls. In addition, the dash can be avoided if a player shield cancels when attacking.

Defense increased.png Strengths
  • Amazingly high DPS if all attacks hit
  • Charge can knock back enemies very far, damage them several times
  • The dash can be used to escape from a crowd of enemies
Defense decreased.png Potential Hazards:
  • It is possible to dash into traps or spikes by accident
  • Players attacking with the charge can move into traps or get hit easily
  • Can only really target one enemy at a time
  • Charge attack is very good at alerting Gun Puppies and Howlitzers

Medium Swords

3 combo swords, blah blah

Fast Swords

The flourish line of swords is a series of rapiers that have a unique three hit combo. Unlike the slashing motion of most swords, flourishes slice and stab, and attack at a slightly higher speed as well.

The first attack from a flourish-line sword is a wide slash that has decent range and covers a wide area - indeed, this attack is what has made the flourish such a popular weapon in Lockdown. The other two attacks of the combo are thrusting motions that carry the player forward, and only have a sufficient attack width to hit one enemy at a time.

Final Flourish

Equipment-Final Flourish icon.png Final Flourish Attack piercing icon.png

Combo: A fast 3-hit combo; one wide sweep followed by two narrow lunges
Charge: A short forward charge that can hits for high damage several times

This dependable saber is excellent for killing Beasts and Fiends. The charge works well against Trojans and Howitzers, and can one hit KO monsters if they are hit correctly.

Defense increased.png Strengths
  • Charge can deal massive damage if used correctly
  • Excellent at interrupting enemy attacks
Defense decreased.png Potential Hazards:
  • Lunges can make players move into hazards

Barbarous Thorn Blade

Equipment-Barbarous Thorn Blade icon.png Barbarous Thorn Blade Attack piercing icon.png

Combo: A fast 3-hit combo; one wide sweep followed by two narrow lunges
Charge: The player hops back a short distance, then attacks with a wide swipe that unleashes several projectiles in a cone.

This sword is identical to the Final Flourish except for the charge attack. This sword's charge is better suited to dealing small damage to spread out enemies instead of doing massive damage to tightly groupd enemies.

Defense increased.png Strengths
  • Charge can deal massive damage if used correctly
  • Excellent at interrupting enemy attacks
Defense decreased.png Potential Hazards:
  • Lunges can make player move into hazards

Fearless Rigadoon

Equipment-Fearless Rigadoon icon.png Fearless Rigadoon Attack piercing icon.pngIcon status stun.png

Combo: A fast 3-hit combo; one wide sweep followed by two narrow lunges. Each attack has a small chance of causing stun.
Charge: A short forward charge that can hits for high damage several times. This attack can stun enemies

Identical in attack patterns to the Final Flourish, this sword sacrifices damage for the ability to stun opponents. It does approximately 83% of the damage a Final Flourish would.

Defense increased.png Strengths
  • Charge can deal massive damage if used correctly
  • Excellent at interrupting enemy attacks
Defense decreased.png Potential Hazards:
  • Lunges can make players move into hazards
  • Does significantly less damage than a Final Flourish

Furious Flamberge

Equipment-Furious Flamberge icon.png Furious Flamberge Attack piercing icon.pngIcon status fire.png

Combo: A fast 3-hit combo; one wide sweep followed by two narrow lunges. Each attack has a small chance of causing fire.
Charge: A short forward charge that can hits for high damage several times. This attack can also light enemies on fire

Identical in attack patterns to the Final Flourish, this sword sacrifices damage for the ability to set enemies alight. It does approximately 83% of the damage a Final Flourish would.

Defense increased.png Strengths
  • Charge can deal massive damage if used correctly
  • Excellent at interrupting enemy attacks
Defense decreased.png Potential Hazards:
  • Lunges can make players move into hazards
  • Does significantly less damage than a Final Flourish

Very Fast Swords

These swords have a smaller range and deal less damage per hit, but compensate with a blistering number of attacks dished out at a dizzying rate. There are only two swords that have this combo type, Dread Venom Striker and Wild Hunting Blade.

While a very fast sword has a 5 attack combo, each attack hits twice. The first hit is that of the sword itself, and a second hit immediately after deals about half the damage of the sword. While the attack rate is very fast, it takes many hits to make an enemy flinch or be interrupted.

Dread Venom Striker

Equipment-Dread Venom Striker icon.png Dread Venom Striker Attack normal icon.pngIcon status poison.png

Combo: A 5 hit combo. Each attack hits twice. All attacks inflict poison. Every attack after the first thrusts the player forward one block.
Charge: A series of slashes that ends with a forward lunge. It takes several seconds to complete.

This normal damage blade poisons enemies fairly frequently.

Defense increased.png Strengths
  • Player can move fairly quickly when attacking, dodging some enemy attacks
  • Good DPS against some enemies, like Vanaduke's Mask
Defense decreased.png Potential Hazards:
  • The sword is hard to control, and can land a player in a pit of spikes if they are not careful
  • Attacks don't make the enemy flinch much, potentially resulting in getting damaged
  • Charge attack takes several seconds to complete and leaves the player vulnerable to attack

Wild Hunting Blade

Equipment-Wild Hunting Blade icon.png Wild Hunting Blade Attack normal icon.png

Combo: A 5 hit combo. Each attack hits twice.
Charge: Several slashes before a final lunge that deals more damage. It takes several seconds to complete.

This is identical to the Dread Venom Striker, trading in poison for Unique variant icon.png Damage Bonus vs Beasts: High. Besides that, it behaves essentially the same.

Defense increased.png Strengths
  • Player can move fairly quickly when attacking, dodging some enemy attacks
  • Good DPS against some enemies, like Vanaduke's Mask
Defense decreased.png Potential Hazards:
  • The sword is hard to control, and can land a player in a pit of spikes if they are not careful
  • Attacks don't make the enemy flinch much, potentially resulting in getting damaged
  • Charge attack takes several seconds to complete and leaves the player vulnerable to attack

Choosing a Sword

Acheron vs Gran Faust

Dread Venom Striker vs Wild Hunting Blade

Combuster vs Glacius vs Voltedge

Sudaruska vs Triglav

Final Flourish vs Fearless Rigadoon vs Furious Flamberge

Armor and Shields

Trinkets

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