NSX Masamune

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2022-03-09

NSX Masamune
Masamune integrates contextual firemodes, allowing it to release all four rockets from the hip, or laser guide them in a burst while using the cutting edge tracking optics.
Costs
Cert Cost:		1,000
DC Cost:		799
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Rocket Launchers
Fire Rate:		120 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		120m/s
Fire Modes:		Barrage, Laser Guided
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		225x4 900
Min Damage:		225x4 900
Max Indirect Damage:		125 before 0.5m
Min Indirect Damage:		50 at 3m
Damage Type:		Infantry Rocket Launchers, Common Explosive
Reload Speed
Reload Speed:		4s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		4
Ammunition Pool:		44
Pellet Count:		4
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	4	0.1
	Move:	4	1
Stand	Still:	4	0.1
	Move:	4	1
Bloom per Shot:			0.5
Pellets Spread:		4
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		NSX Masamune API Data
Census LF API source:		NSX Masamune API Data

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
• ADS

Assuming all rockets hit the target.

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
Infantry	Head	1
	Torso	1(2)
	Legs	1(2)
Infiltrator	Head	1
	Torso	1(1)
	Legs	1(2)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	2
	Torso	2(2)
	Legs	2(2)
MAX	Head	2
	Torso	2(3)
	Legs	2(3)

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
Flash	-	1 (on fire @ 1)
Composite Armor 4	-	2 (on fire @ 1)
Harasser	-	3 (on fire @ 3)
Composite Armor 4	-	4 (on fire @ 3)
Sunderer	-	6 (on fire @ 5)
Blockade Armor 4	-	7 (on fire @ 6)
Deployment Shield 4	-	6 (Shield 3)
ANT	-	5 (on fire @ 4)
Lightning	Front/Top	5 (on fire @ 4)
	Side	4 (on fire @ 4)
	Rear	3 (on fire @ 3)
Prowler/ Magrider	Front/Top	6 (on fire @ 5)
	Side	5 (on fire @ 4)
	Rear	4 (on fire @ 3)
Chimera	Front/Top	7 (on fire @ 5)
	Side	6 (on fire @ 5)
	Rear	5 (on fire @ 4)
Vanguard	Front/Top	7 (on fire @ 6)
	Side	6 (on fire @ 5)
	Rear	5 (on fire @ 4)
ESF	-	2 (on fire @ 1)
Composite Armor 4	-	2 (on fire @ 1)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	3 (on fire @ 2)
	Bottom	5 (on fire @ 4)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	3 (on fire @ 3)
	Bottom	6 (on fire @ 5)
Dervish	-	2 (on fire @ 2)
Composite Armor 4	-	3 (on fire @ 2)
Liberator	-	3 (on fire @ 3)
Composite Armor 4	-	4 (on fire @ 3)
Galaxy	-	6 (on fire @ 5)
Composite Armor 4	-	7 (on fire @ 5)
Bastion Weak Point	-	16 (Shield 2)

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
Infantry	Head	3
	Torso	3(5)
	Legs	4(5)
Infiltrator	Head	3
	Torso	3(4)
	Legs	3(5)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	5
	Torso	5(6)
	Legs	5(7)
MAX	Head	7
	Torso	7(10)
	Legs	8(11)

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
Flash	-	4 (on fire @ 3)
Composite Armor 4	-	5 (on fire @ 4)
Harasser	-	12 (on fire @ 9)
Composite Armor 4	-	14 (on fire @ 11)
Sunderer	-	23 (on fire @ 18)
Blockade Armor 4	-	27 (on fire @ 22)
Deployment Shield 4	-	23 (Shield 12)
ANT	-	18 (on fire @ 15)
Lightning	Front/Top	18 (on fire @ 15)
	Side	16 (on fire @ 13)
	Rear	12 (on fire @ 10)
Prowler/ Magrider	Front/Top	23 (on fire @ 18)
	Side	20 (on fire @ 16)
	Rear	15 (on fire @ 12)
Chimera	Front/Top	25 (on fire @ 20)
	Side	22 (on fire @ 18)
	Rear	17 (on fire @ 14)
Vanguard	Front/Top	27 (on fire @ 22)
	Side	24 (on fire @ 19)
	Rear	18 (on fire @ 15)
ESF	-	5 (on fire @ 4)
Composite Armor 4	-	5 (on fire @ 4)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	10 (on fire @ 8)
	Bottom	20 (on fire @ 16)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	11 (on fire @ 9)
	Bottom	22 (on fire @ 18)
Dervish	-	8 (on fire @ 7)
Composite Armor 4	-	9 (on fire @ 7)
Liberator	-	12 (on fire @ 10)
Composite Armor 4	-	13 (on fire @ 11)
Galaxy	-	23 (on fire @ 18)
Composite Armor 4	-	25 (on fire @ 20)
Bastion Weak Point	-	64 (Shield 8)

Ribbons and Medals

It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the NSX Masamune. 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.

Ribbon(s)

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
NSX Masamune Service Ribbon		10 kills

Find out more on the Service Ribbons article.

Medals

Medal	Icon	Requirement	Award
No Medal		0 kills	N/A
Copper Medal		10 kills	2
Silver Medal		60 kills	10
Gold Medal		160 kills	20
Auraxium Medal		1,160 kills	200
Medals earned with the NSX Masamune contribute towards the NS Export Series directive tree.

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.