Freedom Wars Remastered: Impact Damage Explained

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

Each Abductor in Freedom Wars Remastered boasts a visible health bar on its torso. Players utilize diverse weapons and combat items to deplete this health and secure victory. The game features various damage types, each with unique mechanics. While Light Melee weapons often target specific body parts, Impact Damage functions similarly, playing a crucial role in combat strategy.

Mastering Impact Damage significantly improves Abductor takedown speed. This guide details Impact Damage mechanics 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 that enhances the power of standard attacks, thereby accelerating the Abductor's stagger rate. A full stagger meter results in the Abductor staggering, falling, or exhibiting other reactions, creating a prime opportunity to inflict 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 disadvantages. Offline play allows for charged attacks and maximized damage output. However, in online multiplayer, staggering an Abductor might hinder teammates' attacks. Some Abductors, like Ramosa, react to staggering by moving backward, potentially complicating precise attacks.

How to Boost Stagger Damage in Freedom Wars Remastered

Increasing Stagger Damage requires unlocking the Weapon Development Facility. This facility enables weapon crafting and customization, offering diverse enhancement options. The Manufacture Modules feature allows crafting modules using various resources. The Stagger Damage Up Module requires Glassy Carbon, a common field resource in Basic Operations. Multiple identical modules can be combined using the Synthesise Modules feature to enhance their effectiveness. Once crafted, attach 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 users of heavy melee weapons or ranged weapons naturally adept at building stagger.