SR3 Stryker Folding Axe | |
Hotkey | 3
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Damage | 25 / (27.5/30/32.5) per swing |
Type | Structural |
Fire Rate | 0.45 seconds |
Weight | 0 |
Introduction[]
The Switch-Axe replaces the knife from NS1. It provides self-defense against lower Kharaa lifeforms as a last resort and excels at dealing consistent damage against Kharaa structures. Once weapons level upgrades are researched from the Arms Lab by the Marine Commander, the switch-axe will increase in damage potency. The Switch-Axe has a weight of 0.0 (like Pistol, Welder, Mines, and Grenades) and therefore does not slow down movement speed for Marines.
The Switch-Axe cannot be dropped. You may also enter any Exosuit by pressing E.
Tactical Summary[]
- If safe, use the Switch-Axe to take down Alien Structures; it deals more damage over time and saves ammo.
- Try to stay in a group; if you get caught hacking away at Alien Structures alone, you'll most likely lose the engagement.
- Time your Hits to deal maximum DPS, rather than just holding down the fire button.
- Use the Switch-Axe as a last resort in an engagement; it's better to try to reload your Pistol and dodge at the same time.
- Don't run with the Switch-Axe out; the Pistol is the same speed and offers more damage output if ambushed.
- Axe is the only weapon whose rate of fire is increased with use of Catalyst Pack. (The reason is that Axe uses its reload animation as attack one.)
Media[]
Variants[]
There are currently 5 variations of the Switch-Axe skin available for use by TSF Marines.
Camouflage variants & availability | |||
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Variant | Description | Acquisition | Notes |
Normal | Default Armor. | Provided with game. | Comes with the base game. |
Forge | Black and red with orange highlights. | Can be bought in the Customization Screen in-game. | Released with the Forge Pack DLC as part of the NS2 5 year anniversary update (Build 319), and completed with the Merry Gorgemas! update (Build 336). |
Kodiak | Green jungle camouflage. | Can be bought in the Customization Screen in-game. | Released with the Kodiak update, and completed with the Merry Gorgemas! update (Build 336). |
Sandstorm | Black and gold with red highlights | Can be bought in the Customization Screen in-game. | Released with the Catalyst update (Build 324). |
Tundra | White and blue design. | Can be bought in the Customization Screen in-game. | Released with the Tundra update (Build 285), and completed with the Merry Gorgemas! update (Build 336). |
Wood | Wooden parts. | Can be earned through Matched Play in-game. | Released with the Tanith update (Build 340). |
Purple Damascus | Black and Purple with Damascus grain. | Can be earned through Matched Play in-game. | Released with the Tanith update (Build 340). |
Green Damascus | Silver and Green with Damascus grain. | Can be earned through Matched Play in-game. | Released with the Tanith update (Build 340). |
Damascus | Black and bronze with Damascus grain. | Can be earned through Matched Play in-game. | Released with the Tanith update (Build 340). |
Chroma | Carbon fiber look. | Can be earned through Matched Play in-game. | Released with the Tanith update (Build 340). |
Player - Marine (Assault Rifle • Pistol • Switch-Axe)
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