NSX Masamune

The NSX Masamune is a rocket launcher produced by Nanite Systems, available to all factions. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The Nanite Systems Export Masamune provides balance between the immediate power of unguided rocket launcher like the NS Decimator and lock-on launchers such as the NS Annihilator. Depending on which stance is used, the Masamune either immediately launches its rockets in an unguided shotgun-esque pattern, or fires them in a burst one-by-one before becoming able to guide them.

When fired from the hip, the Masamune uses a shotgun-style pellet spread mechanic, firing all four of its rockets instantly. The launcher's spread and cone-of-fire remains the same regardless of the user's stance when fired from the hip.

When fired while aiming, the Masamune fires its rockets one-by-one, with a 250ms (0.25s) refire time. After a brief delay, the rockets will begin to slowly guide towards the center of the user's crosshair, so long as they remain aimed. If the user stops aiming, the rockets will begin to be subject to gravity, although can be guided again if the user returns to their sight.

Effectiveness
|-|Hipfire= Assuming all rockets hit the target.


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Ribbons and Medals
It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the launcher. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

History

 * December 22, 2016 Hotfix
 * Tracking while aiming down sights been improved.
 * Lifespan of projectiles while aiming down sights from 3.5sec. to 3.8sec.
 * August 15, 2018 Update
 * Gravity from 2 to 1.5
 * December 16, 2020 Update
 * Direct damage from 185 to 225.
 * Adjusted rocket visuals so that smoke trails do not linger.
 * Dev Note: Direct damage adjustments here bring the Masamune's anti-vehicle potential closer to the Decimator's without usurping its role.
 * Standardized minimum blast radius of 0.35m to 0.5m. Impacted weapons below.
 * Dev Note: The changes here are closer to cleanup, as its impact on damage output is miniscule.
 * July 21, 2021 Hotfix
 * NSX Masamune and NSX Muramasa ammo capacity from 36 to 44.