Since a bunch of charge attacks are extremely quick, I want to know if ASI has a significant change in time besides Autogun line ones. Does it?
Does ASI affect charge attacks besides Autogun lines noticeably?
Wed, 01/22/2014 - 17:08
Wed, 01/22/2014 - 17:57
#2
Yes
It decreases all weapon animation time. Its significance is really based on how often you use charges and how much post-delay the charges have.
I can't be bothered to look for the post now, but a long time ago, I did some test between a friend who had a some significant CTR boost with his catalyzer and myself using ASI, and it was enough to have me shoot at about the same rate.
It was probably only about 1-2 levels worth of CTR for 5 levels of ASI (so CTR still gave catalyzer a faster rate of firing charges), but that's still pretty significant, I'd think.
I don't think Voltedge/DA will feel much because their charges end so quickly (you can shield cancel them really quickly), but for charges that would leave you vulnerable, it's pretty noticeable.
Wed, 01/22/2014 - 20:48
#3
Lancer Knightz
Lancer Knightz has an extensive data project where they have measured things like charges per minute. On their handgun charge page they have the statement:
Also, we should note that all tests are carried out with ASI+6, because ASI has a small effect on charge attack speed. For example, Callahan CTR+4 does 16 charges per minute at ASI+1, but 17 charges per minute at ASI+6.
On their sword charge page they have a vaguer statement, but an old version said this:
Also, we should note that all tests are carried out with ASI+6, because ASI has a small effect on charge attack speed. For example, Combuster CTR+3 does 16 charges per minute at ASI+0, but 17 charges per minute at ASI+6.
Of course, charges per minute is only one way to measure charge speed, and it's not perfect. But they've given you some information, at least.
Wed, 01/22/2014 - 20:59
#4
It most definitely does...
Many weapons, if not all weapons significantly decrease the pause after charge attacks. It's hard to tell just from text, so grab a Swiftstrike and your Proto Sword, try to spam charge attacks, you'll definitely see quicker animations with the extra ASI.
EDIT: Oh, well that's interesting. I always thought it allowed more charge attacks than that. But oh well, at least it reduces the cool down after launching the charge attack.
Well.. i feel like i'm spamming my Voltedge charges quicker when i use Swiftstrike, but it could be just my mind.