Not exact matches
Armor set
bonuses are also a new addition, functioning just
like you would expect from most modern MMORPG's (equip a number of pieces from the set to gain new latent abilities).
Armor sets that give
bonuses to Sharpness or Stamina will be particularly useful to the Dual Blades, as these compliment the weapon's advantages and help relieve some of its downfalls,
like adding additional stamina for Demon Mode, or addressing their tendency to quickly dull.
Those who look hard will come across special locations that allow them to craft setpiece items,
like special
armor with unique
bonuses.
Every special attack is also capable of being upgraded into a «shadow» special, which eats up one bar of meter in exchange for granting an attack
bonus damage and additional properties
like armor, projectile avoidance or additional priority.
Sounds
like you won't be able to get Shepard's
armor until New Game + mode, but it's still a nice
bonus.
There are also some extra badges you can unlock that give special
bonuses like extra
armor.
This
bonus works well with the other skills granted by the
armor pieces
like Peak Performance which boosts attack when your health is full and Recovery Speed which speeds up the healing of recoverable damage.
Finally, classic magazine perks
like Armor Piercing Rounds now give additional range
bonuses.
This
bonus works well with the other skills granted by the
armor pieces
like Peak Performance which boosts attack when your health is full and Recovery Speed which speeds up the healing of recoverable damage.