In a game where the main objective is to fight without magic Echoes of AincradIt's good to know what weapons you enjoy fighting with the most so that you can work on your weapon skills as quickly and accurately as possible with the best weapon for you.
There are six types of weapons in Echoes of Aincrad for you to experiment with so you can find the one that works best for you. You can find or craft weapons in this sword art online game, and you can combine them to create powerful new gear.
Weapons overview
Without any of the magic in Echoes of Aincrad that you might expect from similar action-adventure titles, you'll need a handful to choose from. melee weapon To master throughout the game.
Types of weapons
are Four weapon skill attributes That you need to level up with your growth points informs your skill with certain weapons. Different stats also affect different weapons, and you'll get a mix of it Six weapon typesEach has one or two primary characteristics that influence your skills.
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Swords Requires a medium speed weapon mastery To master good mechanics. They deal a moderate amount of damage per hit, accordingly.
- “A weapon that cleverly balances offense and defense. Can be used with a shield.”
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Rapiers Faster, longer ranged weapons are what players enjoy Agility Builds do well to choose from in Echoes of Aincrad.
- “A weapon capable of stringing together multiple attacks and easily parrying enemy blows. Can be used with a sword.”
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Daggers Fast, short-range weapons are also relied upon Agility Get close to enemies to handle them in battle. You'll attack faster at the cost of brute force, dealing less attack damage totals but having less downtime between attacks.
- “A weapon that allows attacks through countless swift strikes, thrown blades and hit-and-run maneuvers. Cannot be used with a shield.”
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Maces Medium speed are heavy weapons that force through most things, as long as you have them strength To handle one effectively.
- “A weapon that excels at breaking down enemy defenses. Its attack stuns, causes guard breaks, and knocks enemies away with ease. Can be used with a shield.”
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Two-handed swords There are slow, heavy claymore-type weapons that require certain mastery to handle. You'll move slower than a one-handed sword, but you'll hit for more damage when your attacks land.
- “A weapon that makes up for its slow strikes with powerful charged attacks and long reach. Can't be used with a shield, and your dodge rolls.”
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Two-handed axes Rounding out the group of weapons in Echoes of Aincrad. They are also heavy, slow weapons of the battleaxe variety that do AoE attacks, and if you like brute strength In combat, they are an excellent choice, providing some of the heaviest stat totals in the game.
- “A weapon whose slow area-of-effect strikes hit too hard. Can't be used with a shield, and your dodge rolls.”
The sooner you find a weapon type you like, the sooner you can level up the attributes associated with your GP, as it will increase your ACV each time you invest in the corresponding skill.
Using shields with one-handed weapons
You will miss that Swords, Rapiers, and Maces All are one-handed weapons that are strong enough to counter-balance your character using a shield even in combat. Daggers are too small and require you to be very close to enemies for the shield to be effective, and two-handed weapons don't leave enough hands to carry you, but medium-weight one-handed weapons make a big cause. Use shields to your advantage in a fight
During the game's tutorial, you learned how to play using a shield Stop incoming enemy attacksEspecially if they are projective in nature, and how to do it efficiently Surprise attacks But if they're a little too heavy to cut or you're not comfortable with timing.
What are Mods and Ex-Mods?
When you go to select a weapon in your chest or smithy, you'll see a lot of that. Each weapon has a unique modeThe only special ability for that weapon that affects your gameplay in some way. Only the most basic weapons or gear don't have mods, but for the most part, every weapon has something to consider.
While most unique mods are good, offering attack bonuses for specific types of attacks or restoring HP after battles, some hinder more than help with effects like reducing your total weight or increasing the stamina cost to use. It's best to do Weigh the pros and cons of the mode Before choosing a weapon to focus on.
In addition, you can also see Pre mods In some weapons, that is Additional modes besides the main mode This affects how weapons work in more subtle, stat-based ways. The weapons you craft usually don't have them, but enemies out in the world offer weapons with nice pre-mods. you can find up to four In any weapon.
It can cover almost everything Bonus attack In a given weapon, one Increase in experience gained An easy time with, during combat or exploration SP and Stamina recoveryWith resistance or improvement in your skills position effectAnd so much more. Check each weapon in your inventory to see which one has the best pre-mods.
If you see cool pre-mods on weapons you don't use, you can always visit the smithy Synthesize pre-mods to other weapons To make it perfectly suited to your combat needs. You can use the Synthesize menu to swap in any new Ex-Mods if you later find something new that you like better.