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The Slasher
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Simple stainless steel knives haven't gone out of style as a weapon of choice for the discerning space psycho. Despite using millenia-old technology, contemporary body armor hasn't solved the problem of 'getting stabbed.'
Costs
Cert Cost: 1,000 Certification Points
DC Cost: 699 Daybreak Cash
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type: Melee Weapons
Fire Rate: 133 RPM
Effective Range: Melee
Fire Modes: Quick Melee
Melee
Headshot Multiplier: 1.5x
Damage[?]
Max Damage: 500
Min Damage: 500
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:

The Slasher API Data

Census LF API source: The Slasher API Data
Note: Only available during Nanite of the Living Dead event.

Auraxium Slasher
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For the dedicated knife-wielding psycho, access to the hypnotically-shifting Auraxium Slasher is mysteriously granted after demonstrating a disturbing devotion to their craft.
Costs
Seed Cost: N/A
DC Cost: Unavailable Daybreak Cash
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type: Melee Weapons
Fire Rate: 133 RPM
Effective Range: Melee
Fire Modes: Quick Melee
Melee
Headshot Multiplier: 1.5x
Damage[?]
Max Damage: 500
Min Damage: 500
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:

Auraxium Slasher API Data

Census LF API source: Auraxium Slasher API Data
Note: Was only available during old Nanite of the Living Dead event, for completing event directives.


The Slasher is a melee weapon available to all factions. It can be unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash, but only during the Nanite of the Living Dead event.

The Slasher functions identically to any faction's standard issue knife, with only aesthetic differences. It deals a moderate amount of damage per swing, and has a relatively fast swing speed. It can be used both as a quick melee weapon, as well as a wielded melee tool.

In addition, this weapon borrows sound effects from Alfred Hitchcock's movie Psycho. The user hears a short violin screech to whenever they kill an enemy with the Slasher and the victim hears several violin screeches in succession when they die to the knife.

To quick melee with this weapon, press the Melee Attack hotkey (Middle Mouse Button by default) while holding any other weapon. To equip this weapon for wielded melee, press the Equip Melee hotkey (- by default).

Ribbons and Medals[]

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

Ribbon(s)[]

Ribbon Icon Requirements
The Slasher
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 Certification Points
Silver Medal
60 kills 10 Certification Points
Gold Medal
160 kills 20 Certification Points
Auraxium Medal
1,160 kills 200 Certification Points
Medals earned with the The Slasher contribute towards the Exceptional directive tree.