So many games tend to hide stat-related boosts behind weird naming and obscure systems, and Warhammer 40K: Darktide is no exception. One look at any weapon and you’ll likely be left so confused you’ll just go for the bigger Power Level instead of individual stats, which can hurt you when it comes to end-game build crafting. Though it’s no problem, because we’re here to help. Here are all the weapon stats explained in Warhammer 40K: Darktide!
All Weapon Stats in Darktide
There are a lot of weapon stats across both melee and ranged weapons, so we’ve created a list of each individual weapon stat and its meaning. These are in no particular order, so come back and take a look at whichever stat you might be confused about for clarity.
With this all said and done, you may be wondering what each of the stat bars signifies. These of course mean how much of each stat comes into effect but also is defined by the power level of your weapon. As an example, a 200 level Lasgun and a 400 level Lasgun will remain at the same damage roughly, but other stats like Stability will be increased on the higher-level weapon. Otherwise, use these stats to determine how a weapon should be used. Different stat names are used for different weapons, so if a weapon has both Penetration and First Target, for example, it’s best used for attacking Specials and Elites rather than horde-clearing.Related:All Mission Types in Warhammer 40K: DarktideWhile that takes care of stats, we also want to take a moment to mention the symbols shown in the bottom right corner of weapon portraits. For melee weapons, these represent your Light Attack, Heavy Attack, and Special Action. For ranged weapons, these are your Primary Fire, Secondary Fire, and Special Action. Pressing V to inspect a melee weapon will also show you different combos that you can perform for the best efficiency.
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