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Garrett Blacknova
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Posted - 2013.05.02 08:34:00 -
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Boomer Dues Mortis wrote:So am I correct to assume that Heavies with take 25% less damage at lvl 5?
25% less "weapon feedback damage" which probably only covers self-inflicted damage. Might only cover overheat damage, making HMGs and Laser Rifles great for Heavies. |
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Posted - 2013.05.02 09:26:00 -
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The Black Art wrote:What weapons are hybrid?
Blasters and Railguns.
Assault Rifle (Blaster), Sniper Rifle (Railgun), Forge Gun (Rail). |
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Posted - 2013.05.02 09:38:00 -
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WyrmHero1945 wrote:Shotguns, Plasma Cannon
Shotgun is Blaster, Plasma Cannon isn't a hybrid, it's an energy weapon. High shield damage, low armour. |
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Posted - 2013.05.02 11:26:00 -
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Jack McReady wrote:Garrett Blacknova wrote:WyrmHero1945 wrote:Shotguns, Plasma Cannon Shotgun is Blaster, Plasma Cannon isn't a hybrid, it's an energy weapon. High shield damage, low armour. plasma cannon is a hybrid weapon first it is gallente technology and gallente use hybrid weapons. second the description of the weapon pretty much describes a hybrid weapon (plasma carried by energy) and third hybrid weapons are energy weapons too, the energy is just used differently 
There are two core "types" of hybrid weapon.
Railguns use a physical projectile, but accelerate it to the point that it superheats and effectively acts as a midpoint between energy and kinetic damage.
Blasters use plasma, but contain it so densely it acts somewhat like a physical projectile as well as being plasma, which is more energy-based.
The description of Blaster technology emphasises the impression that "Plasma" means "energy".
Plasma Cannon is described using similar terminology to Blasters, but with a less densely-contained plasma projectile, making it logical to assume it's an energy weapon. I've seen a clip where a Plasma Cannon was shown dealing massive damage to a Caldari HAV, and another where a Gallente LAV survived a Plasma Cannon hit with armour to spare. While not conclusive, it definitely suggests this.
Also, Heavy AV is the Forge Gun, a hybrid weapon with high damage against both armour and shields. The current Light AV option is armour-focused. Having a shield-focused energy weapon as a counterpoint makes sense from a balance perspective. |
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