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Vaykor Sydon
File:SMSydon.png
Statistics
Weapon Slot Melee
Weapon Type Polearm
Utility
Normal Attacks
Impact wImpact 4.3
Puncture wPuncture 80.8
Crit Chance 15.0%
Slam Attacks
Slide Attacks
Wall Attacks
Miscellaneous
Polarities Script error: The function "Pol" does not exist.
Stance Polarity Script error: The function "Pol" does not exist.
Justice blinds. Each blocked hit charges a Radial Blind, when fully charged drop block to unleash it.

The Vaykor Sydon is the Syndicate variant of the Sydon, available from Steel Meridian. It has the unique ability to store charges when blocking, which can be released as a Radial Blind once full.

Characteristics

This weapon deals primarily Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. damage.

Advantages:

  • Highest Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. damage of all melee weapons – effective against armor.
  • High status chance.
  • Stance slot has Script error: The function "Pol" does not exist. polarity, matches Shimmering Blight stance.
  • Comes with a Script error: The function "Pol" does not exist. polarity.
  • Long reach.

Disadvantages:

  • Low Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. and no Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. damage – less effective against shields and health.

Comparisons:

  • Vaykor Sydon, compared to the Sydon:
    • Higher base damage (85.1 vs. 75.0).
      • Higher Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. damage (80.8 vs. 71.3).
      • Higher Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. damage (4.3 vs. 3.8).
    • Faster attack speed (1.08 vs. 0.917).
    • Higher critical chance (15.0% vs. 10.0%).
    • Has an extra Script error: The function "Pol" does not exist. polarity.

Acquisition

  • The Vaykor Sydon can be acquired by reaching the Rank of General with Steel Meridian, and spending ReputationLarge 125,000 to purchase. As with all Syndicate Weapons, the Vaykor Sydon cannot be chosen as the free offering upon ranking up to General rank.
  • Syndicate weapons can be also be acquired via Trading, but only for unranked copies without Forma and Orokin Catalyst installed.
  • Players must have a Mastery Rank of at least 8 to acquire any Syndicate melee weapon, either through trading or through the Syndicates themselves.

Notes

  • The Vaykor Sydon requires 15 blocked hits to fully charge its Radial Blind. The Radial Blind is activated once the block is released, and will blind enemies within a 15 meter radius for 5 seconds. Releasing the block before the required number of charges has been reached will not activate the Radial Blind.
    • The number of charges gained is displayed on the HUD beside the player's health as a Steel Meridian icon. The tip of the weapon also glows brighter as more charges are collected.
    • The blind range can be increased by Reach and Primed Reach.

Vaykor Sydon Skins

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See Also

  • Sydon, the standard variant.
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