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4/6/2016 2:39:13 AM
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Sword mechanics could be better, here is how.
I love Destiny and I love PVP it is where the majority of my time goes. Recently I have been experimenting with the swords to smooth out what to expect from swords in the crucible. I am at 320 so no power difference should really effect me to much.
I have had some varying level of consistency with blocking, one scenario i had a sword and was able to directly block two Rockets without dying, an amazing feeling to say the least on another test of this one rocket killed me without question. Not sure why, It could have been the difference of legendary to exotic sword but can't say for sure. I have attempted parrying rockets at the last second in the hope that well timed blocks could stop rockets but I have had spotty results as well.
In My opinion the sword already has very limited use, I think it should ABSOLUTLY BE ABLE TO BLOCK ALL DAMAGE, at the cost of heavy but not health.
The other topic I really want to discuss in hopes of improving swords is The sword on sword duel. I have also attempted blocking a normal sword strike with full health to only be cut down in one hit. : / I think it would be great to integrate a little sword dueling competitiveness. Maybe a well timed block or a straight block would knock back the attacker preparing both for the next bout at each other. Also two opposing simultaneous sword strikes would just cancel each other out and knock both parties back. I know there is a lot to consider but I think it would be great to enhance sword mechanic effectiveness in Destiny. I would love to hear opinions!
Lobo
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All of your scenarios are completely dependent on the element they are using.
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What could effect wether or not you survive is if you block the rocket directly or if it explodes at your feet sending splash damage at your lower body.
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5 Replies[quote]I have had some varying level of consistency with blocking, one scenario i had a sword and was able to directly block two Rockets without dying, an amazing feeling to say the least on another test of this one rocket killed me without question. Not sure why, It could have been the difference of legendary to exotic sword but can't say for sure. I have attempted parrying rockets at the last second in the hope that well timed blocks could stop rockets but I have had spotty results as well.[/quote] Matching an element with a sword makes it take more ammo on block. Like when you shoot a Solar shield with a Solrar weapon. That's why you were able to survive the two the rockets before. Unless you double checked that already and just got BS'd. I'd like more melee heavies as well, with improvements. Also, sword duels like Halo would be the most mashing of times. I'm guessing it's possible we could get the shield relic, but we can already block with swords. Perhaps passive blocking like the riot shield from Modern Warfare and that dome function from the Vault of glASS, too string for crucible?
