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“…A compact hybrid of a flamethrower and a rocket launcher which shoots projectiles burning with scorching flames. After a certain number of hits, the enemy explodes causing additional damage to themselves and nearby targets…” – in-game description
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In-Game Cost | N/A |
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367 per rocket | ![]()
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500 meters | ![]()
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6 seconds ![]() |
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Capacity | N/A | ![]()
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Unload | N/A |
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Introduction
The Scald is a medium-range (up to 500 meters) Shorching light rocket weapon. It has a medium and heavy counterpart (Scorcher and Incierator respectively) and can be viewed as the Scorching counterpart to the Tulumbas.
Strategy
The Scald is a scorching rocket launcher-that means that upon a certain amount of hits from the Scald, the targeted enemy will explode, dealing AoE (Area of Effect) damage within a 100m (needs verification) range around the target, bypassing any damage resistance and shields in the process.
Due to the Scald's ability to inflict an explosion which bypasses damage resistance and shields, it's best used around groups of enemies with shields or damage resistance, as the explosion will deal explosive damage to the entire group. This makes the Scald good for forcing enemies out of groups to make them easy pickings for allies, as if they choose to stay together they will all take unneccessary damage from the Scald's explosion.
The Scald is best used on robots that can successfully keep a distance from the enemy, as due to its scorching nature it will inevitably be one, if not the most prioritized enemy for the enemy to take out due to its ability to severely damage enemies close together.
As the Scald cannot actually accumulate the explosive status effect unless its rocket damage reaches the enemy's hull, it is advised not to target enemies with energy, Aegis or Absorber shields, however it may be a worthwhile goal to accumulate the explosion on enemies lurking near the energy-shielded enemy as the explosion will also hit the shielded enemy.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- High burst damage
- Can cause enemies to explode (usually in one clip)
- Can penetrate physical shields
- Can reload while firing
- Can penetrate energy shields
- Explosion bypasses damage resistance
Cons
- Slow reload (for full clip)
- Small area damage (explosion)
- Not good for sustained damage
- Relatively small clip for burst weapons
Upgrade Cost
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Weapons data
Update History
Version | Changes |
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6.9.0 | Weapon was added to the game |