Swords: How Do They Work?

[BurntFaceMan]

IO-Batt function - what's the idea with how this works?

Looked at melee weapon stats for a while and can't figure out how the IO-Batt system works - do you just get a single charge that never comes back on the mission?

What does the reload size value mean, what's the significance of the mod that buffs it, or the differing value between the available melee weapons (near game start)?

[Trese Brothers]

IO-Batt is used as ammunition to power certain Talents.

Anyone who picks up a sword can use an IO-Batt charge to get a Charged Attack (very powerful, see the weapon special rules).

A Cybersword can do extra cool things with IO-Batt charges, some of their most powerful Talents rely on them.

IO-Batt charges are used and don't recharge during a mission. Therefore, weapons and mods that have higher values let you have more powerful Talent uses.

You can get IO-Charger Item to carry into battle that refreshes all of your used IO-Batt charges.

So great for everyone but best for Cyberswords.

Hope that helps!