Freedom Wars Remastered: Impact Damage Explained

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• What is Impact Damage in Freedom Wars Remastered?
• How to Maximize Stagger Damage in Freedom Wars Remastered

Freedom Wars Remastered displays each Abductor's health bar prominently on its torso. Players utilize diverse 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 often target specific body parts, Impact Damage serves a similar strategic purpose.

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

What is 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, this doesn't directly translate to increased overall damage. Instead, it represents non-elemental damage boosting the force 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 is hidden. Staggering can occur at any point once the rate surpasses a specific threshold. This presents both advantages and drawbacks. Offline play allows for charged attacks and maximized damage output. However, in online play, staggering an Abductor might hinder teammates' attacks. Some Abductors, like Ramosa, react by retreating, making precise attacks more challenging during the stagger period.

How to Maximize Stagger Damage in Freedom Wars Remastered

Increasing Stagger Damage requires unlocking the Weapon Development Facility. This facility enables weapon crafting and customization, offering various enhancement options. The Manufacture Modules feature allows crafting custom modules using gathered resources. The Stagger Damage Up Module necessitates Glassy Carbon, a common field resource in Basic Operations. Multiple identical modules can be combined using the Synthesise Modules feature to enhance their effectiveness. Attaching the crafted module to a weapon boosts its Impact Damage, improving stagger capabilities.

Since Impact Damage is non-elemental, prioritizing physical damage upgrades over elemental enhancements maximizes stagger efficiency. Modules like Stagger Damage Up are particularly beneficial for users of heavy melee weapons or ranged weapons naturally adept at building stagger.