Talk:Ash (Warframe)/@comment-15706282-20130826001835/@comment-15706282-20130826192926

First reply: I mix it up with melee combat. I use charge attacks, normal attacks, sprint and dash attacks, jump attacks, and Slash Dash attacks or groups or tough enemies. I've not had any problems with my Cronus aside from fighting level 60+ enemies in the Void. I've already posted on some different weapons pages to see which sword would be the best. Someone said it was either the Skana Prime or Cronus for longswords, but seeing as the Skana Prime is for Master Founders (est. $60.00 CAD), I'd rather keep my Cronus. I am, however, looking for a new sword/melee weapon. I am, however, also being very picky as I want a weapon like the Cronus where all the stats are pretty evened out, like the Cronus. I want a weapon that is overall good. With a good Attack Speed, Base Damage, etc. I am willing to change swords, but I have used this from day one and have over 20,000 with just this sword. Any melee weapon recommandations?

Second reply: Yes, I know. It's the first sword you attain in the game after the Skana. But when I first used it, I kind of 'fell in love' and never used a primary or secondary again pretty much. I've been keen on keeping this sword forever as I have conquered Mercury, Venus, Earth, Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn just with my Cronus and the occasional bullet or two.

Third reply: I don't mind melee being underpowered, I just love the fact of running towards somebody with a sword on fire, elecrified, and frozen and slicing them in two. I prefer melee combat as a primary priority and then my secondary followed by my primary. I also do not use charged attacks as much as I use regular attacks. I use charged attacks occasionally but a lot of people seem to die with a few swings of my sword. Most die with one or two charged attacks and it takes about 1-2 seconds for a charged attack to release. I will, however, go on hunt for Killing Blow and read up on it. About the Smite Grineer, would Sundering Strike be more effective than 30% extra damage towards Grineer? I think I may have once had Reflex Coil, but I may have also sold it. As for Melee Channel, I upgraded it a few times but considering the abilities that I use with the Excalibur, it was useless. With a maxed Melee Channel, I would need to use Slash Dash (only ability I use) about 4 times to do any actual damage bonuses. As stated in my first reply above, I am looking for a new weapon but I need one that is leveled out and overall good. If you could point me towards a weapon that is even with all major skills, please let me know.