Weapon "Electrosaw - Crossbow": full analysis

‎Weapon Guide “Electrosaw – Crossbow”
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‎The newest weapon “Electrosaw” has been in the game for a month now. The paired character "Arc Vanguard" was recently released. Many are interested in the power and applicability of this weapon.
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‎Weapon characteristics
‎Rank: S+
‎Level: 700/700
‎Attack: 1.29m
‎Type: Crossbow
‎Parameter Meaning
‎Attack speed 1.7
‎Explosion 0.8
‎Range 1.0
‎Penetration 2.0
‎Quality Skill: Attack +20%
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‎Description of skills
‎Purple Skill (Basic)
‎Clip +2
‎Electric shooting: In 1 second, a number of shots equal to the maximum clip size are fired
‎When reloaded, a saw blade is released, dealing bullet damage
‎Remaining ammo increases the number of disc hits
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‎Touch beacon
‎Every 5 recharges, a “Sensory Beacon” is summoned - deals electrical AoE damage
‎Each summon increases Electric Shock damage by 10% (maximum 300%, ~4 minutes to accumulate)
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‎Passive skill
‎Electric damage +200%
‎Storm Territory inflicts Shock
‎After studying “Electroshock”: radius of all lightning +200%
‎Sensor Beacons also release Purple Arc Lightning
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‎Awakening Skill
‎Reload speed +150%
‎Clip +4
‎Weapon is not affected by clip reduction effects (such as Mini-Clip or Time Warp debuffs)
‎Sensor beacons can focus the target for increased damage
‎Bullets get “Magnetization”: base damage +50%, when hitting a target with “Electroshock” there is a chance to cause lightning
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‎Tactical Skill
‎Tactical skill “Storm Territory”:
‎‎Purple Arc Lightning counts as Lightning and gains all Electrical bonuses
‎Can activate the character skill “Arc Vanguard” - “Energy Overload”
‎Lightning Damage Bonus - separate multiplier (multiplies with other bonuses)

‎Level Lightning damage Shots before summoning Total electrical damage
‎☆ +100% 50 1500%
‎☆☆ +120% 47 1800%
‎☆☆☆ +140% 47 2100%
‎☆☆☆☆ +160% 44 2400%
‎☆☆☆☆☆ +180% 44 2700%
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‎Comparative testing
‎Single damage (PvE)
‎Conditions: 3 5★ weapons, optimal perks, same boss in the 7th minute
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‎Weapon Result
‎Shotgun Stargazer Feather - High damage
‎Eye Hurricane - Medium damage
‎Electrosaw - Highest damage
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‎Conclusion: In terms of single damage, Electrosaw is significantly superior to Hurricane and slightly superior to Stargazer Feather. In AoE scenarios, Electrosaw is still stronger than Hurricane, but inferior to Stargazer Feather.
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‎Arena (PvP)
‎Conditions: Identical S-class tanks, optimal pets and skills
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‎Weapon Kill Time Remaining HP
‎Hurricane 15 sec 48.47M
‎Electrosaw 14 sec 75.23M
‎Ice sniper 14 sec 75.23M
‎Arena rating: Ice sniper ≈ Electrosaw > Hurricane > Stargazer Feather
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‎Perk testing
‎Electroshock is a required key perk.
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‎Elite Perks Comparison:
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‎Perk Efficiency
‎坚守阵地 (Hold position) Low
‎洞悉 (Epiphany) Medium
‎超载 (Overload) High
‎Conclusion: Overload > Epiphany. Holding a position can be skipped.
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‎Recommended builds by mode
‎1. Boss Hunt (Monday)
‎Damage ~15-20% higher than Hurricane
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‎Character: Arc Vanguard‎Weapon: Electrosaw
‎Pets: Pyreon + Bunny Band
‎Attack Pets: Hellfire + Lightwheel Rider
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‎2. Guild dungeon
‎Damage ~30% higher than Hurricane
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‎Character: Arc Vanguard
‎Weapon: Electrosaw
‎Pets: Pyreon + Bunny Band
‎Attack Pets: Hellfire + Lightwheel Rider
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‎Recommended perks:
‎Category Recommendation
‎Quantity Do not select
‎Rate of fire Do not select
‎Movement speed Do not select
‎Health Don't choose
‎Recharge Do not select
‎Shield Do not select
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‎3. Main plot
‎Character: Arc Vanguard
‎Weapon: Electrosaw
‎Pets: Pyreon + Radar Lieutenant (or Star Devourer, if there is no skin for Radar Lieutenant)
‎Attack Pets: Hellfire + Balloon
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‎Recommended perks:
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‎Category Elite Perk Note
‎Quantity Death Disc High Trajectory Bonus
‎Ice Kingdom of Cold Ice Core, control