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*Characters can switch weapon sets at any time in the fight.  
*Characters can switch weapon sets at any time in the fight.  


*Weapons that characters use the majority of the time are called primary weapons. Weapons that characters use the minority of the time are called secondary weapons.
*Weapons that characters use the majority of the time are called primary weapons.  


*[[Gems]] placed in a weapon slot that is not being used will still gain [[experience]].  
*Weapons that characters use the minority of the time are called secondary weapons.


*You can store [[vaal]] souls on your weapon swap when they get full and gain souls on a separate vaal skill.
*[[Gems]] placed in a secondary weapon that is not being used will still gain [[experience]].
 
*You can store [[vaal]] gems on your secondary weapon when they get full of souls and they will not lose souls. You can then gain souls on a separate vaal skill.


*The most common use for swapping weapons is to gain the benefits of [[snapshot]] on your secondary weapon.
*The most common use for swapping weapons is to gain the benefits of [[snapshot]] on your secondary weapon.

Revision as of 03:49, 5 March 2020

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"Weapon swap" is a keybind that allows characters to switch from 2 different sets of weapons, shields, quivers and unarmed attacks.

Mechanics

  • Characters can switch weapon sets at any time in the fight.
  • Weapons that characters use the majority of the time are called primary weapons.
  • Weapons that characters use the minority of the time are called secondary weapons.
  • Gems placed in a secondary weapon that is not being used will still gain experience.
  • You can store vaal gems on your secondary weapon when they get full of souls and they will not lose souls. You can then gain souls on a separate vaal skill.
  • The most common use for swapping weapons is to gain the benefits of snapshot on your secondary weapon.