Freedom Wars Remastered: Impact Damage Explained

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• Understanding Impact Damage in Freedom Wars Remastered
• Boosting Stagger Damage in Freedom Wars Remastered

Each Abductor in Freedom Wars Remastered possesses a visible health bar located on its torso. Players utilize a diverse arsenal of weapons and combat items to deplete this health and secure victory. The game incorporates various damage types, each with unique mechanics. While Light Melee weapons excel at severing specific body parts, Impact Damage serves a similar strategic purpose.

Mastering Impact Damage significantly improves Abductor takedown speed. This guide details Impact Damage functionality and its effective application in Freedom Wars Remastered.

Understanding Impact Damage in Freedom Wars Remastered

Impact Damage is primarily associated with Heavy Melee weapons and certain Ranged Weapons. While a numerical value often accompanies the Impact Damage percentage, it doesn't directly translate to increased overall damage. Instead, it represents non-elemental damage that enhances the power of standard attacks, consequently accelerating the Abductor's stagger rate. A full stagger meter results in the Abductor staggering, falling, or exhibiting unique reactions, creating prime opportunities for substantial damage before recovery.

Unlike the readily visible health bar, the stagger meter remains hidden. Staggering can occur at any point once the damage threshold is met. This presents both advantages and disadvantages. Offline play allows for strategic attack charging and powerful follow-up hits. However, in online multiplayer, staggering an Abductor might hinder teammate attacks. Some Abductors, such as Ramosa, react to staggering by retreating, potentially complicating precise hit placement.

Boosting Stagger Damage in Freedom Wars Remastered

Increasing Stagger Damage necessitates unlocking the Weapon Development Facility. This facility enables weapon crafting and customization, offering various enhancement options. Utilize the Manufacture Modules feature to create modules using gathered resources. The Stagger Damage Up Module requires Glassy Carbon, a common field resource obtained during Basic Operations. Synthesise Modules allows combining identical modules to enhance their effectiveness. After crafting, equip the module to your weapon to boost Impact Damage and improve staggering capabilities.

Because Impact Damage is non-elemental, prioritizing physical damage upgrades over elemental enhancements maximizes staggering efficiency. Modules like Stagger Damage Up are particularly beneficial for players wielding heavy melee weapons or specific ranged weapons known for their stagger potential.