Dauntless Refines Axe Combat Mechanics

Axes may be your best weapon-choice in Dauntless if you want to hit something hard. Actually hitting something, however, especially when it’s charging full speed towards you is easier said than done. More so if you’re just getting into axes. Phoenix Labs makes standing your ground and waiting for that perfect moment to attack much more rewarding with their latest axe enhancements.

“Perfect axe swings (those executed at the right moment during a third-level charge) and special attacks will now give the players “Resolve”. Resolve is temporary protection that makes these attacks uninterruptible (akin to what is sometimes called “super armour”). You’ll still take damage, but your attack will not be interrupted.

Resolve rewards Slayers that have a deep knowledge of Behemoth behavior and are invested in mastering their weapon. We can’t wait to see Slayers making split-second decisions to risk it all for a killing blow.”

The combat update will also add a more versatile range of left-click and right-click attacks. The horizontal (LC) and vertical (RC) strikes will be replaced with stationary attacks for left-clicks, and mobile attacks for right-clicks. The update will also introduce a “Killer Combo” that will allow axe users to unleash a flurry of blows that will only stop when their stamina is depleted. “Hit after hit will rain down on your target, accelerating in both speed and damage,” says the devs. “It’s tempting to go all out, but be sure to keep an eye on your stamina bar in case you need to make a quick escape.”

You can check out the enhancements in the videos after the break. You can also head over to the Dauntless official site for more info.