The IAF Power Fist Attachment is an equipment item unlocked at level 20. When equipped, it passively gives your marine 1.5x melee damage bonus.
Description[]
The IAF Power Fist is an IAF developed combat suit attachment that boosts the damage of all melee attacks from the fist to the foot.
Advantages[]
- Great for characters who rely on melee attacks, such as Medics carrying 2 healing items
Disadvantages[]
- Not so useful in most combat situations, as long as standard ranged weapons are used
Strategy[]
- The final hit of a melee combo deals 40x damage, not including other modifiers. This is enough for any marine to kill a shieldbug in a single combo on any difficulty. The final hit damage bonus does not work against queens.
- Use when you have no other options for weapons, such as a medic using 2 healing items, or if you're carrying two Sentry Guns.
- It's possible (though not advisable) to play a full melee character. Jaeger and Vegas are the most suitable: equip them with a Chainsaw, a Flamer, and the Power Fist. Set your enemies on fire then knock 'em out! Switch to the Chainsaw for tougher enemies.
Notes & Trivia[]
- The Power Fist does not boost the damage of the Chainsaw. It was intended to but was not implemented.[1]