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Experimental Plasma Charger

WeaponWeapon · Experimental · Plasma · Driller · High Damage
3 patcheslast touched 74mo ago▲ +2

Power trajectory

Up = buffed, down = nerfed
0+2Nov 29, 2018Apr 27, 2020Nov 29, 2018 — UPDATE 19: GUNS! LOTS OF GUNS! +1 / -0 (cum +1)Dec 19, 2019 — UPDATE 27: HOTFIX 3 +0 / -0 (cum +1)Apr 27, 2020 — Update 29 - Hotfix 8 +6 / -5 (cum +2)
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Patch history

  1. Apr 27, 2020·Update 29 - Hotfix 8+6-5
    • 🔁ReworkCharged Shot Modsdamage applicationDirect/AoE separateBoth

      Charged shot damage mods now apply to both AoE and direct damage for better consistency.

      Damage mods now affect both direct and AoE damage.

    • 🔁ReworkBouncy Plasma modmod typeBouncy PlasmaPlasma Burn

      Bouncy Plasma mod replaced by Plasma Burn, which heats targets and can set them on fire.

      Replaced bounce mechanic with a heat/fire mechanic.

    • 🎯BehaviorThin Containment Field modheat generationCharged shotsNormal shots

      Thin Containment Field now reduces heat generated by normal shots, not just charged ones.

      Now affects heat from normal shots as well.

    • 📊NumericCrystal Capacitorscharge speed bonusDecreased

      Decreased the charge speed bonus provided by crystal capacitors.

      Reduced the bonus provided by capacitors.

    • 📊NumericExpanded Plasma Splash modradius bonusLowered

      Lowered the radius bonus of the Expanded Plasma Splash mod.

      Reduced the area of effect bonus.

    • 🔁ReworkFlying Nightmareprojectile behaviorExplode on impactPierce all

      Flying Nightmare projectiles now pierce through all targets but no longer cause an explosion on impact.

      Now pierces targets but doesn't explode.

    • 📊NumericFlying Nightmarebase radiusReduced

      Reduced the base radius of the Flying Nightmare projectile.

      Base size reduced, now relies on mods for scaling.

    • 📊NumericOvercharger OCdamage and rangeIncreased

      Overcharger OC now provides higher direct and AoE damage and increased range.

      Increased direct damage, AoE damage, and range.

    • 📊NumericOvercharger OCammo cost and coolingIncreased penalty

      Overcharger OC now penalizes charge shot ammo cost and cooling rate.

      Trade-off for higher damage.

    • 📊NumericHeavy Hitter OCdamage bonusIncreased

      Increased the damage bonus of the Heavy Hitter OC.

      Higher damage output.

    • 📊NumericHeavy Hitter OCammo penaltyIncreased

      Increased the ammo penalty for the Heavy Hitter OC.

      Higher cost for higher damage.

    • 📊NumericPersistent Plasma OCfield size and durationIncreased

      Increased the size and lifespan of the field left by Persistent Plasma OC.

      Larger and longer-lasting plasma fields.

    • 🔁ReworkHeat Pipe OCcooling penaltyCooling penaltyNormal shot heat penalty

      Heat Pipe OC now penalizes heat generated by normal shots instead of cooling rate.

      Shifted penalty from cooling to heat generation.

    • 📊NumericHeat Pipe OCcharge speedIncreased

      Added a small charge speed bonus to the Heat Pipe OC.

      Added a small bonus to charge speed.

  2. Dec 19, 2019·UPDATE 27: HOTFIX 3
    • 🐛Bug fixammo display

      Fixed a bug where the ammo count display was incorrect for clients.

      Fixed for clients

    • NewAvailabilityAdded

      New anti-matter powered gun firing supercharged plasma bolts.

      new

Experimental Plasma Charger balance history — Deep Rock Galactic · PatchDiff