Luminaris Academy - Glaives

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Glaives are versatile and deadly throwing weapons that bring both finesse and power to the battlefield. These bladed discs can be used in close combat to slice through enemies or thrown to deal significant damage from a distance. The glaive can be charged for even more devastating throws and can return to the Warframe's hand, allowing for continuous combat flow. Glaives often have a high critical chance and status effects, making them a favorite choice for Tenno who enjoy a mix of melee and ranged combat. Whether cutting down foes in tight corridors or executing precise throws from afar, glaives add a dynamic element to Warframe's rich arsenal.

Types of Glaives

There are several types of glaives in Warframe, each with its own unique abilities and stats. Some popular glaives include:

  1. Glaive Prime: Known for its balanced stats and devastating charged throws.
  2. Orvius: Features high slash damage and the ability to ensnare enemies upon hitting them, freezing them in place.
  3. Falcor: A high-tech glaive with a sleek design and powerful throw capabilities.
  4. Cerata: Known for its toxin damage and high status chance.

Key Features

Glaives have several key features that make them stand out:

  1. Versatile Attack Modes: Glaives can be used for melee attacks or thrown to deal damage from a distance. They can be charged for more powerful throws.
  2. Damage Types: Glaives often deal slash damage, which is effective against most enemy types. Some glaives also deal elemental damage such as toxin or cold.
  3. Critical and Status Chance: Glaives typically have high critical and status chances, allowing players to inflict significant damage and status effects on enemies.
  4. Mods: Glaives can be customized with mods to enhance their damage, range, and elemental effects. Popular mods include “Power Throw” for increased throw damage and “Quick Return” for faster glaive recall.

Usage Tips

  1. Combos: Use melee combos to deal continuous damage to enemies. Experiment with different combinations to find the most effective attacks.
  2. Throw and Recall: Master the throw and recall mechanics to keep enemies at a distance while dealing maximum damage.
  3. Elemental Effects: Customize your glaive with elemental mods to exploit enemy weaknesses. For example, add toxin damage to deal with heavily armored foes.

Strategies

Melee Combat

  1. Combos: Practice different melee combos to maximize your damage output. Each glaive has unique combos that can chain together powerful attacks.
  2. Blocking: Use blocking to reduce incoming damage. This is especially useful when you need to close the distance to enemies.
  3. Heavy Attacks: Heavy attacks with glaives can deal significant damage and often come with additional effects, like explosions or status procs.

Throwing Glaives

  1. Charged Throws: Charging your throws can significantly increase damage and often add unique effects. For example, the Glaive Prime's charged throw can explode on impact, dealing area damage.
  2. Timed Explosions: Some glaives, like the Orvius, have an ability to detonate while in mid-air or upon recall. Mastering the timing of these explosions can wipe out groups of enemies.
  3. Bouncing Attacks: Use the glaive's ability to bounce off surfaces and enemies to hit multiple targets. This can be particularly effective in tight corridors or against clustered enemies.

Mods and Customization

  1. Elemental Mods: Customize your glaive with elemental mods to exploit enemy weaknesses. Combining different elements can create powerful effects, like viral or corrosive damage.
  2. Critical and Status Mods: Enhance your glaive's critical chance and status chance to increase the likelihood of inflicting critical hits and status effects.
  3. Speed Mods: Use mods like “Quick Return” to speed up the glaive's return time, allowing for more frequent throws.

General Tips

  1. Positioning: Keep your distance when throwing the glaive to avoid getting swarmed by enemies. Use the glaive's ranged capabilities to your advantage.
  2. Synergy with Warframes: Some Warframes have abilities that synergize well with glaives. For example, Volt's speed boost can make your throws faster, while Ash's teleport ability can keep you mobile.
  3. Practice: Spend time in the Simulacrum or low-level missions to practice your glaive techniques. This will help you become more comfortable with the weapon's mechanics.

Conclusion

Glaives add a dynamic element to Warframe's combat system, allowing players to seamlessly switch between melee and ranged attacks. Whether you prefer slicing through enemies up close or executing precise throws from afar, glaives offer a versatile and powerful option for any Tenno.

By mastering these strategies, you'll be able to wield your glaive with deadly precision and versatility in any Warframe mission. Happy hunting, Tenno!

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