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
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
Wide attack damaging many enemies at once.
Secondary Action
A powerful attack targeting one enemy.
Special Action
Backslash combo-starter, setting up the enemy for a killing blow.
Available Blessings
Chained Deathblow
+5-20% Critical Chance for 3s on Weak Spot Kill.
Unobtainable
Deathblow
+7.5-15% Weak Spot Damage. Weakspot Kills also ignore Enemy Hit Mass.
Headtaker
+6.5-8% Power for 3.5s on Hit. Stacks 5 times.
Perfect Strike
Critical Hits ignore Hit Mass Bonus from Armour.
Tiers:
Rampage
Hitting at least 3 enemies with an attack, increases your damage by 24-36% for 3 seconds.
Savage Sweep
Hitting at least 3 enemies with an attack, increases your cleave by 140-200% for 2 seconds.
Wrath
+25-40% Cleave on Hit. Stacks 5 times.
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 Weapon - Darktide
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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.