Pikeman Archive

The speed formula for all combat is:

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final_delay = special_delay_multiplier * weapon_delay * (100 - speed_bonus)/100

* final_delay -- the delay you actually swing/fire at
* weapon_delay -- the delay listed on your weapon
* special_delay_multiplier -- a multiplier that depends on the special you are using, 1.0 when you are not using a special
* speed_bonus -- the speed bonus you have for the weapon you are using, as listed in your skills menu. This might also be modified by skill attachments.

This final_delay, is capped at 1 second. As you tend towards a 100 speed bonus you will move towards the 1 second speed cap.

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+100 speed will provide the absolute cap for every profession. There are practical amounts to hit the cap for professions. For pikeman, about the worst speed you'll encounter is a 6.7 polearm. To be at the speed cap with the slowest specials that have a 2.5 delay, you would need +94 polearm speed.

antares
master pikeman

For a good website on calculating your DPS and what speed mods you will need
to hit the speed cap with a given weapon (soft cap), go
here. The calculator works
with Pistol, Rifle, Carbine, Unarmed, Pikeman, Fencer, and Swordsman
skills/speeds/specials.

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