Freedom Wars Remastered: A Deep Dive into Weapon Types
Freedom Wars Remastered allows players to equip two weapons of their choice for each Operation, offering diverse strategic options. With six distinct weapon types, players can customize their character to match any playstyle. The three gun and three melee weapon types are all highly customizable. Let's explore each weapon type's unique characteristics:
Weapon Types in Freedom Wars Remastered
New weapons are acquired through Operations or purchases from Zakka in The Warren. While Comrade weapon choices are fixed, Accessory weapons are fully customizable. Changing weapons frequently incurs no penalties.
| Weapon Type | Traits |
|---|---|
| Light Melee | Quick attacks ideal for rapid combat against single targets. Can sever Abductor limbs without a Flare Knife. |
| Heavy Melee | Wide-ranging attacks delivering high damage. Well-placed attacks multiply damage by hitting multiple limbs. Charged attacks launch the player into the air. Slightly reduces movement speed. |
| Polearm | Attacks involve charging through enemies, useful for evasive maneuvers. Charged attacks launch the polearm for significant ranged damage. |
| Assault Weapons | High ammo capacity, perfect for gun-focused builds. Can be fired while grappled with your Thorne for advantageous positioning. |
| Portable Artillery | High single-shot damage but low ammo capacity. Explosive area-of-effect shots can hit multiple limbs for increased damage. Reduces movement speed. |
| Autocannons | High rate of fire with substantial ammo capacity. Individual shots have lower damage, compensated by rapid firing. Reduces movement speed. |
Note: Accessories using gun weapons don't consume ammo.
