Fade stab, how exactly does it work?

KamamuraKamamura Join Date: 2013-03-06 Member: 183736Members, Reinforced - Gold
in NS2 General Discussion
It has a huge preparation phase. I suppose it's used to assassinate unsuspecting targets... or can it be used in combat?

Also, I have noticed it does normal damage, instead of swipes that does puncture. Does it mean it is more useful against buildings overall?
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  • Ghosthree3Ghosthree3 Join Date: 2010-02-13 Member: 70557Members, Reinforced - Supporter
    It rewards accuracy/timing with massive damage for only one hit.
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  • sotanahtsotanaht Join Date: 2013-01-12 Member: 179215Members
    You can use shadowstep while building up for Stab. I would set up a vortex first, I imagine it would be extremely hard for a marine to kill you during a single prep phase.
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  • Kouji_SanKouji_San Sr. Hινε Uρкεερεг - EUPT Deputy The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-05-13 Member: 16271Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    edited August 2013
    sotanaht wrote: »
    You can use shadowstep while building up for Stab. I would set up a vortex first, I imagine it would be extremely hard for a marine to kill you during a single prep phase.
    Flying at them and initiating stab from mid air (blink) looks and feels more awesome and badass, it's also much more difficult to time and aim at the same time though :P

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  • ChrisAUSChrisAUS Join Date: 2012-11-17 Member: 172108Members
    Make sure you stick em with the pointy end.
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  • KamamuraKamamura Join Date: 2013-03-06 Member: 183736Members, Reinforced - Gold
    KuddlyKalli wrote: »
    As mentioned above, you can use shadowstep to close the gap as the stab comes down. It is an incredibly powerful attack. In order to time it right, it helps to shout "Falcooooon.... PUNCH!" every time you use stab.

    Thanks, Si-fu, I will practice hard.

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  • AurOn2AurOn2 COOKIES! FREEDOM, AND BISCUITS! Australia Join Date: 2012-01-13 Member: 140224Members, Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Forum staff
    if you can get enough speed going with blinkhop you can charge it up midair and throw it right as you land infront/behind someone.
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  • RabidWeaselRabidWeasel Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 5337Members
    edited August 2013
    Feels hideously clunky but it is surprisingly effective at times, the energy cost is insane though and it's almost impossible to hit a decent jetpacker with it. It does make getting picks with aura feel really good but I also feel like I'd be doing a more useful job just using swipe and blink instead of stab and vortex.
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  • VetinariVetinari Join Date: 2013-07-23 Member: 186325Members, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Silver
    Can stab take down a full hp/armor a2/a3 marine?
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  • NarfwakNarfwak Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 5258Members, Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS1 Playtester, Playtest Lead, Forum Moderators, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Supporter, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Gold, Reinforced - Diamond, Reinforced - Shadow, Subnautica PT Lead, NS2 Community Developer
    It deals 160 normal damage so if you need burst damage against an exo it's often a better choice (assuming he doesn't see you on the windup).
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  • NeokenNeoken Bruges, Belgium Join Date: 2004-03-20 Member: 27447Members, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Silver, Subnautica Playtester
    F0rdPrefect wrote: »
    Can stab take down a full hp/armor a2/a3 marine?

    Nope
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