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Ripper
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Although slower than the TR standard issue Chainblade, when wielded this knife can be activated, increasing its damage output.
Costs
Cert Cost: 1,000 Certification Points
DC Cost: 699 Daybreak Cash
General Info
Empire: Icon TR
Can Use: Icon InfiltratorIcon Light AssaultIcon Combat MedicIcon EngineerIcon Heavy Assault
Weapon Type: Melee Weapons
Fire Rate: 89 RPM
Effective Range: Melee
Fire Modes: Quick Melee,
Melee,
Powered Melee
Headshot Multiplier: Quick Melee, Melee — 1.5x,
Powered Melee — 2x
Damage[?]
Max Damage: 900 (Activated)
Min Damage: 500 (Quick Melee, Melee)
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:

Ripper API Data

Census LF API source: Ripper API Data

Ripper AE
128
Although slower than the TR standard issue Chainblade, when wielded this knife can be activated, increasing its damage output.
Costs
Cert Cost: Unavailable Certification Points
DC Cost: Unavailable Daybreak Cash
General Info
Empire: Icon TR
Can Use: Icon InfiltratorIcon Light AssaultIcon Combat MedicIcon EngineerIcon Heavy Assault
Weapon Type: Melee Weapons
Fire Rate: 89 RPM
Effective Range: Melee
Fire Modes: Quick Melee,
Melee,
Powered Melee
Headshot Multiplier: Quick Melee, Melee — 1.5x,
Powered Melee — 2x
Damage[?]
Max Damage: 900 (Activated)
Min Damage: 500 (Quick Melee, Melee)
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:

Ripper AE API Data

Census LF API source: Ripper AE API Data
Note: Available as part of Sixth Anniversary Bundle.

The Ripper is a melee weapon available to the Terran Republic. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The Ripper is a so-called 'power knife,' similar to the Icon NC Carver and Icon VS Lumine Edge, a typically weaker knife that has access to an alternate fire mode allowing it to deal vastly increased damage while held in-hand.

While held in-hand, switching the fire group of the knife causes a short animation and sound to play, after which a constant and audible revving sound will play. All nearby players can hear this noise. In this mode, the knife deals 900 damage, enough to kill standard Infiltrators in a single hit, and all other infantry with a headshot—thanks to a 2x headshot multiplier.

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).

To activate this weapon's power mode, hold it in-hand and press the Switch Fire Group hotkey (B by default.)

Ribbons and Medals[]

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

Ribbon(s)[]

Ribbon Icon Requirements
Ripper
Service Ribbon
Knife Ribbon
10 kills
Find out more on the Service Ribbons article.


Medals[]

Medal Icon Requirement Award
No Medal
Medal Empty
0 kills N/A
Copper Medal
Medal Copper
10 kills Certification Points
Silver Medal
Medal Silver
60 kills 10 Certification Points
Gold Medal
Medal Gold
160 kills 20 Certification Points
Auraxium Medal
Medal Auraxium
1,160 kills 200 Certification Points

History[]

  • March 30, 2022 Update (The Arsenal Update)
    • Activated knife damage from 1050 to 900
    • Dev Note: Power knives consistently kill with two shots to the body or one shot to the head. This change is meant to dampen the effectiveness of specific setups, and give players more time to react to the burst of damage when the user can't land a headshot.
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