Talk:Excalibur/@comment-108.160.22.240-20151101080716/@comment-190.189.21.13-20151104112901

yes, the blade has a 500 base damage, while the arc has 250. You can hit with both if the enemy is big enough or you are at the right range (otherwise the arc will began on his back, not touching him)

Both use all the mod in your melee and both count for combo. However, the arc is considered a frame skill, while the blade isn't, but the situation when this becomes relevant is so fringe you can just ignore that fact.