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Edited by Messenger:
12/12/2019 7:11:31 PM
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move swords to energy and or kinetic slot
Swords currently exist in the middle of the DPS range for special weapons; doing on average less damage than the best shotguns, snipers and even certain primaries, despite using heavy ammo and taking up the heavy slot.
they provide almost the same utility as shotguns (close range burst damage, but closer, slower and with less potential damage) so why not move them to where shotguns are so that people can use swords for platforming and major slaying without losing their heavy weapon.
They could even be buffed AFTER being moved to the kinetic/energy slots just to enable them to compete with other top tier special weapons and make up for the need to be point-blank and stuck in slow attack animations.
I would rather see swords in the kinetic slot, since swords are made from ordinary metal like conventional bullets are and also because there aren't any exclusive legendary weapon types in the kinetic slot... But alternatively just buff them in the heavy slot to them so that they aren't ignored in favor of shotguns and snipers constantly and could be a competitive boss dps weapon.
dps value reference: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12vF7ckMzN4hex-Tse4HPiVs_d9huFOKlvUoq5V41nxU/htmlview#
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1 ReplyMe when they add a sword to energy slot.
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6 Replies[quote]they provide almost the same utility as shotguns (close range burst damage, but closer, slower and with less potential damage)[/quote] Less potential damage? Are you sure you're using your sword right? I own a Death's Razor with over 10,000 kills in PvE on it. I block a lot with it, I slay ads with it and I even do boss DPS with it when applicable. It flat out destroys enemies and apparently does enough damage to stun-lock certain bosses and Champions when you use the air combo. It does more damage to bosses than any shotgun I've ever used. Even Trench Barrel does not satisfy me more. Not trying to sound rude, but here's an example. You want to know what a sword can do that a shotgun and fusion rifle can't? Go up to a non-stunned Unstoppable Ogre's face and trade blows until it dies while you're in a Warlock healing rift. True story for multiple occasions by the way. Just don't try it on Master difficulty. Light attacks save ammo and potential DPS while guarding can save you where shotguns can't, so make sure you're using your swords properly.
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8 RepliesIf they move slots, they’re sure as shit not going to get a [b]buff[/b]
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1 ReplyMmm nah. They need some buffs for sure. Maybe a 10% resistance and 15% mobility increase while holding a powered sword. Currently the only sword I trust to take into crucible is world line and it’s not worth an exotic slot. They also don’t get shit for ammo in crucible unless you pick it up off a body.
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1 ReplySwords aren't dps weapons and do ad clear just fine. They can stay in the heavy slot.
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2 RepliesNo please. no more one hit kill guns in this game.
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3 RepliesShow me a shotgun or similar weapon that can take out 5 cabal with one shot
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2 RepliesI’d love for swords to have more use, but would you be ok with all the Black Talons being abused every game?
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Meh, at least make an exotic one.
