Frost weapons (space wolf)

[Cheapside]

What does the Frost weapon do, it is not a visible stat change or cosmetic so what is it. ?

[Riaktion]

I had the same question, looking at the stats they do the same as the standard weapons, so for the moment they seem cosmetic to me.

Unless someone can say otherwise?

[Birdmancer]

Mentioned it in another thread, but Frost Sword and Frost Axe appear to offer the +20% bonus to defense AND offense, as mentioned in the description.

I think the Power Sword looking the same as the Frost Sword on the Space Wolf Sergeant is a graphical error.

[Riaktion]

Ah okies, yeah, needs to be tidied up in the description, thanks for making that clear though :)

[Cheapside]

Arh allright that explains alot (: thanks guys

[Zuggi]

Originally posted by Rabbit Fighter:

Mentioned it in another thread, but Frost Sword and Frost Axe appear to offer the +20% bonus to defense AND offense, as mentioned in the description.

I think the Power Sword looking the same as the Frost Sword on the Space Wolf Sergeant is a graphical error.

Will see if I can get the error fixed

[Cheapside]

Sweet keep up the good work guys (:

[Harukage]

I wish SW Termies could equip hellfrost weapons. But current codex says those cannons can only be mounted on dreads and flyers. Would have been hillarious though, corridors full of iced stealers. Mmmmmmm, genestealer ice cream.

On a serious note. Frost blades are a weaponsmith master pieces that can only be produced by SW chapter. They are Iron Priests pride and among the very best weapons forged in Imperium, on par with BA Glaives Encarmine and other marvels of weapon crafting. They should actualy be better than just a power sword.
Just as Wolf Claws wich are very specialised pattern of lightning claws and generaly more killy in TT than their normal counterpart.
Additionaly Rune Priest should use rune weaponry not normal force weapons. Even if they will have similar stats, they should realy be different in name and model.

[Birdmancer]

Originally posted by Harukage:

I wish SW Termies could equip hellfrost weapons. But current codex says those cannons can only be mounted on dreads and flyers. Would have been hillarious though, corridors full of iced stealers.
Mmmmmmm. Genestealer ice cream.

On a serious note. Frost blades are a weaponsmith master pieces that can only be produced by SW chapter. They should actualy be better than just a power sword. Just as Wolf Claws wich are very specialised pattern of lightning claws and generaly more killy in TT than their normal counterpart.
Additionaly Rune Priest shuld use rune weaponry not a normal force weapons. Even if they will have similar stats in their name they should realy be different in name and model.

The Frost Sword actually IS better than the Power Sword. Power Sword has a 20% defense bonus.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=343602375

Frost Sword is "effective both in offense and defence."

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=343602390

Totally agree with you about Rune Priests.

[Harukage]

Originally posted by Rabbit Fighter:

Frost Sword is "effective both in offense and defence."

It is a flavor text. Just a couple lines up it says Frost Sword adds 20% to defense just like power sword. Maybe it is wrong and devs messed up. However i do not realy feel any difference between two gameplay wise.

[Cheapside]

It would be more easy to see if you had the math chart laid out completely on the weapons. and the fact that tied combat and guard mode is not there anymore makes melee hard to a point where you see very little difference. The Frost weapons are better they are just missing the text that show the difference.

[Harukage]

I would also love to have some force/runic staves. I mean realy guys, swords/axes are widespread among most militant minded Librarians, but staves are by far the most widespread weapon of choice. Let it add some focus points, or increase psyhic powers range for a bit instead of a plain melee bonus.

[drake_hound]

I want SPACE WOLF buffs .. sorry to be be beardy.
But when are they getting the requested changes?

So instead of 2 rune priest, I want 1 rune priest and a specialist (ranged guy)
Ok blood angels should get unique wargear too.
So basically aside from global bonus and penalty.

The items and skills should set them apart.
So basically squad 1 should always be for everybody.
1 Sergant 1 liberian 1 heavy 1 close combat 1 ranged.

Squad 2 should be the the wierd mix plans :P
Easier to balance that way and way easier to stay with your favorite chapter.
Without feeling something is missing.

Also lightning claws should be 15 A 10 Def a claw so 30 Attack and 20 Def. (before you nerf close combat weapons) and Thunder hammer should be 30 A- 30 D.

Thougness should be 2 points a HP rounded down (so make genestealers and marines have a small red life dots on there characters. to show how many times you need to kill them)

This makes it easier for players to understand how many damage they should do.
And also makes it easier to ad thougher version of genestealers etc. for future content.

[Smith - Agent]

(not the right thread I know) but I really hope space marine scouts as well as power armour marines are introduced into ascension,i mean they were constantly deployed on hive fleets behemoth and kraken and it should be noted that tendrils of those hive fleets still threaten the imperium even in today! be just like old times in the late 80's early 90's with the boys getting butchered and the termies bringing in the muscle when needed! damn that was such a great table top game! RIP rick priestly :-p