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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: Comparisons:

  • VaykorSydon Vaykor Sydon (Normal Attack), compared to Sydon Sydon (Normal Attack):
    • Lower base damage (213.00 vs. 225.00)
      • Lower DmgImpactSmall64 Impact damage (DmgImpactSmall64 10.65 vs. DmgImpactSmall64 11.25)
      • Lower DmgPunctureSmall64 Puncture damage (DmgPunctureSmall64 202.35 vs. DmgPunctureSmall64 213.75)
    • Lower total damage (213 vs. 225)
    • Higher base critical chance (21.00% vs. 10.00%)
    • Higher base critical multiplier (2.50x vs. 2.00x)
    • Higher base status chance (33.00% vs. 25.00%)
    • Higher attack speed (1.08x animation speed vs. 0.92x animation speed)
    • Higher Mastery Rank required (11 vs. 5)
    • Lower disposition (●●●●○ (1.30x) vs. ●●●●● (1.35x))

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 continuous blocked hits (ranged or melee) 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 by any means before the required number of charges has been reached will not activate the Radial Blind, along with resetting any acquired charges.
    • 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.
    • Blocked attacks do not count when damage-nullifying abilities are active, such as Iron Skin or Warding Halo.
    • The blind range can be increased by Reach and Primed Reach.
  • The Vaykor Sydon has a 50% chance to resist Knockdown or knockback.
  • Without a stance equipped, the Vaykor Sydon has a unique attack animation that includes forward jabs. This feature is carried over from the normal Sydon.

Media


Vaykor Sydon Skins

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See Also

  • Sydon, the standard variant.
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