Talk:Redeemer/@comment-34739213-20180304134221

Is there any reason to play a Redeemer, if a player also has access to an Ember? They are both heavy weapons, with the same 350m range, the same 10,000 component cost, and even the same upgrade schedule. They both bypass energy shields, though the Ember also bypasses physical shields, and does splash damage. According to this page, and http://warrobots.wikia.com/wiki/Ember, the Ember has burst damage of 186% above the Redeemer, along with cycle damage of 50.4% more, and cycle DPS of 45.45% beyond the Redeemer. The only advantage I can find for the Redeemer is doing instant damage, while the Ember flameballs take a moment to start reaching the target. From the stats I'm seeing, it's a pity the Redeemer doesn't have a longer range, or some other benefit; so it could be more than just a placeholder, for until a player gets an Ember.