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Turtolsky Mk IX Heavy Sword

Turtolsky Mk IX Heavy Sword
Weapon - Darktide

Taking their design from the traditional shashka swords of the Vostroyan Astra Militarum regiments, these popular weapons are effective at both slashing and thrusting.

Available on

Zealot
Level 10

Specialization

Cleaving Strike

Each swing of this weapon cuts through great swathes of enemies at a time.

Strikedown

The use of the largest, hardest-hitting attack, designed to take out the toughest targets that might otherwise be untouchable.

Stats

Cleave Damage

Damage delivered to additional Enemies Hit beyond the main target.

  • Damage vs Flak Armoured: [0.62 - 0.89]
  • Damage vs Unarmoured: [1.05 - 1.45]
  • Damage vs Infested: [0.84 - 1.17]

Cleave Targets

The higher the Cleave, the more enemies hit in one swing.

  • Cleave Damage Distribution: [8.5 - 12.5]
  • Cleave Stagger Distribution: [8.5 - 12.5]
  • Cleave Damage Distribution: [4 - 9]
  • Cleave Stagger Distribution: [4 - 9]

Damage

How much damage the weapon inflicts.

  • Damage vs First Target: [225 - 315]
  • Damage vs First Target: [50 - 70]

Defences

Affects Stamina efficiency, as well as the length and speed of dashes.

  • Sprint Cost: [1.25 - 0.75]
  • Push Cost: [3 - 1]
  • Dodge Distance: [0.95 - 1.05]
  • Dodge Limit: [3 - 5]

First Target

How much damage done to the first Enemy hit when hitting multiple enemies in one swing.

  • Power vs First Target: [0.75 - 1.25]
  • Power vs First Target: [0.75 - 1.25]

Actions

Primary Action
Vanguard

Vanguard

Wide attack damaging many enemies at once.

Secondary Action
Strikedown

Strikedown

A powerful attack targeting one enemy.

Special Action
Special Melee Attack

Special Melee Attack

Backslash combo-starter, setting up the enemy for a killing blow.

Available Blessings

Chained Deathblow

Chained Deathblow

+5-20% Critical Chance for 3s on Weak Spot Kill.

Unobtainable
Deathblow

Deathblow

+7.5-15% Weak Spot Damage. Weakspot Kills also ignore Enemy Hit Mass.

Tiers: Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4
Headtaker

Headtaker

+6.5-8% Power for 3.5s on Hit. Stacks 5 times.

Tiers: Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4
Perfect Strike

Perfect Strike

Critical Hits ignore Hit Mass Bonus from Armour.

Tiers: Tier 3
Rampage

Rampage

Hitting at least 3 enemies with an attack, increases your damage by 24-36% for 3 seconds.

Tiers: Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4
Savage Sweep

Savage Sweep

Hitting at least 3 enemies with an attack, increases your cleave by 140-200% for 2 seconds.

Tiers: Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4
Wrath

Wrath

+25-40% Cleave on Hit. Stacks 5 times.

Tiers: Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4

Available Perks

+4-10% Melee Weak Spot Damage
+4-10% Melee Damage (Elites)
+4-10% Increased Melee Damage (Specialists)
+10-25% Damage (Flak Armoured Enemies)
+10-25% Damage (Maniacs)
+5-20% Block Efficiency
+5-20% Sprint Efficiency
+1-2 Stamina
+10-25% Damage (Infested Enemies)
+10-25% Damage (Carapace Armoured Enemies)
+4-10% Melee Critical Hit Damage
+10-25% Damage (Unarmoured Enemies)
+4-10% Melee Damage (Groaners, Poxwalkers)
+10-25% Damage (Unyielding Enemies)
+2-5% Melee Critical Hit Chance
Turtolsky Mk IX Heavy Sword
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Turtolsky Mk IX Heavy Sword Weapon - Darktide
Turtolsky Mk IX Heavy Sword Weapon - Darktide
Blocking with Turtolsky Mk IX Heavy Sword
Blocking with Turtolsky Mk IX Heavy Sword
Turtolsky Mk IX Heavy Sword Example
Turtolsky Mk IX Heavy Sword Example

Frequently Asked Questions

At which level does the Turtolsky Mk IX Heavy Sword unlock for the Zealot in Darktide?

The Turtolsky Mk IX Heavy Sword unlocks for the Zealot at level 10.