Warhammer 40K: Darktide is a co-op shooter where it's essential to know your weapon. Multiple stats can help make the right pick. You may need clarification on some of those stats as they are different than in other action or role-playing games. One of them is the Rending weapon stat which can be helpful in battle. Here's how Rending works in Warhammer 40K: Darktide.
What is Rending in Warhammer 40K Darktide?
Rending stat in Warhammer 40K: Darktide explains the weapon's effectiveness against armor. It is essentially an armor-piercing trait. Weapons with this as a perk can take down armored enemies faster, which is very important when facing strong enemies. By attacking them with Rending weapons in Darktide, you'll make them vulnerable to regular attacks. This way, you're creating an opportunity for teammates to eliminate the enemy easily.
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This is just one of many important weapon stats in Warhammer 40K: Darktide, so learn more about them before venturing into the battle against heretics. Also, remember that you're not alone in this fight, so the right combination of weapon types and perks for your team is essential. Instead of creating an all-around build, focus on the things that the class you chose does best.
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Nebojša Prijić is a staff writer at Pro Game Guides. He's an old-school gaming journalist that loves real-time strategies, shooters, and RPGs. He remembers the first Diablo, PC games on a single floppy disk, and playing Mortal Kombat on the keyboard.