Showcase of the 5 Barclay firearm types featured in Ascension submod.
• Fusil
-- 1 shot before reload, 2h polearm melee mode
-- highest in game values of damage and missile speed, three additional zoom distances to choose from
-- can't be reloaded on horseback but melee mode is pretty convenient while mounted
-- used by Barclay Fusiliers, unlocked for CKO by capturing Rufio
• Blunderbuss
-- 1 shot before reload, bastard melee mode
-- fires buckshot of 60 bullets at once but the damage of each separate one is pretty low. Not effective against single target, best used at medium distance
-- can be used on horseback and recommended to use on sieges
-- used by generic Barclay bosses and Velasco Perfecta Durante. No common troops wield this weapon. Unlocks for СКО on higher ranks if joined Barclay
• Arquebus
-- 2 shots before reload, two-handed melee mode
-- both modes can be used while mounted
-- high damage provides universal usage on any distance, but it takes both hands so for effective shooting one should take cover first
-- used by foot Barclay Arquebusiers, mounted Barclay Dragoons and unlocks for CKO when player reaches 300 profs in Firearms
• Pistol
-- 4 shots before reload, one-handed melee mode
-- both modes allow shield, melee one is very fast but has only thrust and blocks in its moveset
-- high ammo spending rate on armored targets but the versatility is worth it
-- used by Flavio Juan de Gricio, Imperial Chevaliers and has a chance to appear for all Barclay infantry. Flavio will unlock it for CKO if you beat him in duel while having at least 50 relations with Barclay
• "La Pimienta" (caliver)
-- 3 shots before reload, 2h polearm melee mode
-- hidden blade gives melee mode cutting damage and convenient reach, allowing horse stopping with thrust and thus making it truly hybrid. Ranged mode has armor penetration, the only firearm that has it
-- fully usable on horseback, spray allows to interrupt enemy actions for 5 seconds making him easier to finish off. It has its own forced damage too but it's quite low and only once per second, so it will take a lot Spice points to kill with just spray damage, it is recommended to stick to its assist role. Horses and undead troops are not affected.
-- used by Rufio Vincente de Villaviciosia and can't be unlocked for CKO, same for other legendary weapons. Rufio won't use the spray as AI.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Animations and visuals showcase
08:13 - Battle using Blunderbuss
15:27 - Battle using Fusil
19:23 - Battle using Pistol
24:44 - Battle using Arquebus (both common and unique)