Freedom Wars Remastered: Impact Damage Explained

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• What Does Impact Damage Do In Freedom Wars Remastered?

• How To Increase Stagger Damage In Freedom Wars Remastered

Each Abductor in Freedom Wars Remastered boasts a visible health bar on its torso. Players utilize various weapons and items to deplete this health, ultimately leading to victory. The game features diverse damage types, each with unique effects. While light melee weapons often sever specific body parts, Impact Damage plays a similarly crucial role in combat strategy.

Mastering Impact Damage significantly improves Abductor takedown speed. This guide explains Impact Damage mechanics and its effective use in Freedom Wars Remastered.

What Does Impact Damage Do In Freedom Wars Remastered?

Impact Damage primarily appears on Heavy Melee weapons and some Ranged Weapons. While you'll see a numerical value alongside the Impact Damage percentage, this doesn't directly increase your overall damage output. Instead, it represents non-elemental damage that boosts the force of your normal attacks, 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 visible health bar, the stagger meter is hidden. Staggering can occur at any point once the rate surpasses a threshold. This presents both advantages and challenges. Offline play allows for charged attacks and powerful follow-ups. However, in online play, staggering might hinder teammates' attacks. Some Abductors react uniquely to staggering; for instance, Ramosa retreats. Precise hits become more critical during these moments.

How To Increase Stagger Damage In Freedom Wars Remastered

Increasing Stagger Damage requires unlocking the Weapon Development Facility. This facility enables weapon crafting and customization. Use the Manufacture Modules feature to create modules using various resources. The Stagger Damage Up Module requires Glassy Carbon, a common field resource in Basic Operations. Synthesise Modules allows combining identical modules to enhance their effectiveness. Attach the crafted module to your weapon to boost Impact Damage and improve staggering capabilities.

Since Impact Damage is non-elemental, prioritize physical damage upgrades over elemental enhancements for maximum staggering efficiency. Modules like Stagger Damage Up are invaluable for users of heavy melee weapons or ranged weapons naturally adept at staggering.