Talk:Boltace/@comment-101.98.34.86-20150913061152/@comment-27316596-20160106225531

Reach is important on this weapon, because it draws its power from the slide attack. Essentially how I understand it, the slide attack doesn't let you change directions mid-slide, meaning that you'll have to hit quite a bunch of enemies to make it worth it some times (considering you're "sacrificing" rifle damage for this thing).

TL;DR: sliding is more efficient with more range on the melee weapon.