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Gunblade

"These bad boys can attack from any range, shoot anyway you desire, and ammo isn't even a consideration"

— The Drifter

Gunblades are powerful weapons capable of firing projectiles that depend on archetypes and frames or can change to a melee weapon that can be used at close range. They are under the energy weapon category. Unlike swords, Gunblade blades require multiple attacks to kill rank-and-file combatants. (Around 3-5 strikes)

Gunblade Types and Intrinsic Traits

Intrinsic Trait	Available for	Common in-game description	Further details
Adaptive Frame	Gunblades	A well-rounded grip, reliable and sturdy. Fires like a rapid-fire scout rifle.	As the description suggests, gunblades with an Adaptive Frame are generally the best well-rounded in their class, being effective at most ranges appropriate for the weapon type with a good rate of fire. When using blade mode, Press [Heavy] to preform a combination of slashes.
Aggressive Frame	Gunblades	High damage, high recoil. Fires like an aggressive shotgun.	Aggressive Frame gunblades have a lower rate of fire but have increased damage and recoil. When using blade mode, Press [Heavy] to preform a flurry of shotgun blasts.
High-Impact Frame	Gunblades	Slow-firing and high-damage. This weapon is more accurate when stationary and aiming down sights. Fires like an aggressive sniper rifle.	Contrary to the description, High-Impact Frame gunblades actually grant their accuracy bonus when crouched, similar to the Firmly Planted perk. High-Impact Frame gunblades have a slower rate of fire than other gunblades, made up for with their higher damage. When using blade mode, Press [Heavy] to preform a powerful stab attack that will knockback any enemy directly hit by the attack.
Lightweight Frame	Gunblades	Superb handling. Move faster with this weapon equipped. Fires like a rapid-fire pulse rifle.	Lightweight Frame gunblades have a generally higher rate of fire for their class. The movement speed boost can be used to close the gap in combat to take advantage of the rate of fire from a closer range. When using blade mode, Press [Heavy] to preform a stinger attack.
Precision Frame	Gunblades	Recoil pattern on this weapon is more predictably vertical. Fires like a slug-shotgun.	Precision Frame gunblades have a somewhat lower rate of fire, for easier recoil control over long distances. Precision Frame gunblades generally have a moderately longer to the longest range in their class. When using blade mode, Press [Heavy] to cause the blade to vibrate. Vibrated blades deal bonus damage to targets but require precise timing to get the best benefit.
Rapid-Fire Frame	Gunblades	Deeper ammo reserves. Slightly faster reload when magazine is empty. Fires like a rapid-fire Auto Rifle.	Rapid-Fire Frame gunblades have the highest rate of fire of any other weapon in their class, making them best suited for closer ranged combat or laying down a barrage of fire. When using blade mode, Press [Heavy] to preform a barrage of stabs, hold [Heavy] to continuously preform the barrage until either [Heavy] is let go or ammo is completely drained.