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In Freedom Wars Remastered, each Abductor comes equipped with a visible health bar on its torso. Players can employ a diverse arsenal of combat items and weapons to chip away at this health and ultimately triumph over these formidable foes. The game introduces various damage types, each with its own strategic significance. While Light Melee weapons are typically used to target and sever specific parts of an Abductor's anatomy, Impact Damage plays a crucial role in the broader combat strategy.
Mastering the use of Impact Damage can significantly accelerate the process of defeating Abductors. This guide delves into the mechanics of Impact Damage and provides strategies for its effective utilization in Freedom Wars Remastered.
What Does Impact Damage Do In Freedom Wars Remastered?
Impact Damage is a key attribute of Heavy Melee weapons and certain Ranged Weapons. When you see a number next to the Impact Damage percentage, it's important to understand that this doesn't directly increase your overall damage output. Instead, it represents non-elemental damage that amplifies the force of your regular attacks, thereby enhancing the Abductor's stagger rate. Once this rate reaches its threshold, the Abductor will stagger, fall, or exhibit a different reaction, presenting a prime opportunity for you to inflict substantial damage while it's down.
The stagger meter, unlike the health bar, remains hidden, meaning an Abductor can stagger unexpectedly once the threshold is met. This can be both an advantage and a challenge, depending on the context. In offline mode, you can prepare to deliver a powerful blow during this window. Conversely, in online play, staggering an Abductor might disrupt your teammates' attack patterns. Some Abductors, like Ramosa, react uniquely to staggering by retreating, which can complicate precise binds or landing hits during this phase.
How To Increase Stagger Damage In Freedom Wars Remastered
To boost Stagger Damage, you'll need to unlock the Weapon Development Facility. This facility offers the ability to craft and customize your gear, providing numerous options for weapon enhancements. Navigate to the Manufacture Modules section to create your desired module using various resources. For the Stagger Damage Up Module, you'll require Glassy Carbon, a resource commonly found in several Basic Operations. After gathering the necessary materials, use the Synthesise Modules feature to merge multiple modules of the same type, thereby enhancing their potency. Once you've crafted the module, equip it to your weapon to enhance its Impact Damage, which in turn improves your capacity to stagger Abductors during battles.
Given that Impact Damage is non-elemental, prioritizing physical damage upgrades over elemental enhancements will maximize your efficiency in staggering enemies. This makes modules like Stagger Damage Up particularly beneficial for those wielding heavy melee weapons or specific ranged weapons that are inherently effective at inducing stagger.
