I’ve taken some breaks from gaming over the years, which has led to my interest in melee weapons falling off as I’ve found gunplay to be more exciting lately. However, I’m curious about melee weapons that offer passive benefits to other parts of the game. I know some Incarnon weapons can increase speed, but are there other melee weapons out there that provide unique benefits or bonuses?
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There are quite a few melee weapons with interesting passive benefits! For instance, Fragor Prime starts with an initial combo right off the bat. Vena Prime has a higher max combo multiplier of x13 compared to the usual x12. Xioris is cool because it has no combo decay timer, which can be really handy. One standout is the Rakta Dark Dagger; it gives you shields when you hit an enemy with radiation status. Also, the Sarofang, which is Voruna’s signature weapon, sucks enemies in when you perform a heavy attack if your combo is high enough. Just remember, there are loads of them, so this is only scratching the surface!
If we’re talking about more unique passives, the Sancti Magistar has a great healing effect when you use it. Plus, it has an Incarnon form that adds to its utility. Another cool option is Vitrica, which fires a freezing projectile during aerial attacks; if you slam right after, those frozen enemies take extra damage! There’s also the Caustacyst, which leaves a corrosive damage wave with its heavy attacks—definitely a fun weapon! Don’t forget about the faction weapons; they’re packed with useful passives too!
In your search for passives, you might want to check out the Amalgym series of mods. They can provide bonuses to different parts of your gear just by being equipped. Many of these mods can be obtained from the Ropalolyst boss on Jupiter, which is pretty accessible if you’re up for a fight!
