Statistical Overview
The Plasma Odachi, the basic and most reliable melee, deals 100 dmg per swing and takes 6 swings before overheating, giving it the ability to kill 3 full health Troopers.
In-Game Behavior
The Odachi is very similar to the Plasma Axe in how it should be used, as they both feature the same number of strikes needed to kill a standard Trooper. However, it is far more forgiving, as it has double the magazine capacity, which in turn allows for more blocks or spam swings. It also swings significantly faster than the Plasma Axe.
Pros/Cons
- Pros
- 2 hit potential
- Large magazine for a melee weapon
- Forgiving weapon compared to the Axe/Sword
- Fast swing rate
- Barrier to protect from non explosive guns
- All round reliability
- Cons
- Less total damage than the Axe, making it weaker against mechanized infantry
- Suffers the same problem as all melee weapons: small range