Technical Breakdown
Piercing Throw is an Ash of War that grants melee weapons the ability to project glowing tendrils of energy from their blades upon impact. These tendrils seek and pierce enemies within a limited range, making it a potent option for engaging multiple opponents or targeting distant foes.
Performance Insights
In terms of damage output, Piercing Throw deals moderate physical damage and additional holy damage with its tendrils. The tendril damage is scalable with Faith, making it more effective on weapons wielded by Faith-based builds. Its rapid execution and extended reach offer versatility in both close-quarters and ranged combat.
Attribute Scaling
The base damage of Piercing Throw scales primarily with Strength and Dexterity. However, the holy damage component of the tendrils scales exclusively with Faith. This attribute scaling allows for tailored builds that optimize damage output based on the user’s stat allocation preferences and weapon choice.
