Understand Dual Ether
Useful when…
- Use normal attacks for fast Slash-heavy strikes with a 28% status chance.
- Use its listed ability to hit multiple targets when fighting groups at close range.
- Use slam attacks for their separate Blast area damage.
How does the normal attack handle?
Normal attacks deal 126 Slash, 27 Impact, and 27 Puncture damage. They have 20% critical chance, a 2× multiplier, and 28% status chance. Listed attack speed is 1, range is 2.5, and follow-through is 0.5. The weapon description also states it can hit multiple targets at once.
What do slam attacks do?
The slam is an area attack dealing 360 Impact, with falloff from 0 to 8 meters and 50% reduction at the end. Heavy slam deals 540 Blast, with falloff from 0 to 9 meters and 30% reduction at the end. Both list 10% status chance, rather than the normal strike’s 28%.
What investment makes sense?
The 28% normal status chance is higher than its 20% critical chance, making status-oriented or mixed investment consistent with the listed profile. No polarity is listed, so do not plan around a pre-existing matching slot. The listed 1.0 speed and 2.5 range describe its basic handling; they do not establish a final damage build.
When might another weapon type fit better?
Ether Sword is a single sword described as offering more precision, while Scindo is a slower heavy blade with heavy strikes and multi-target capability. Dakra Prime is another sword with higher listed critical stats. These are different weapon types and handling choices; consider them when you want single-sword precision, heavy strikes, or a different critical profile rather than assuming they handle like Dual Ether.
Limitations and tradeoffs
- The profile favors status chance over critical chance.
- Slam modes have separate damage types and only 10% listed status chance.
- No polarity is listed for the weapon.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming the slam attacks use the normal attack’s 28% status chance.
- Treating the weapon’s multi-target description as a ranged or area attack property.
- Choosing a single sword or heavy blade without accounting for its distinct handling.