Lightsaber upgrade (well... any blade)

[Fr]

I've got a edge uppgrade for my Lightsaber that only has the "Keen" ability, Now my question to you... what the **** does that do? I've searched everywhere but could find any description of it. Please help

[Darth Mortis]

Keen weapons have a better chance of inflicting a critical hit when used.

[Fr]

thank you, how much more better chance?

[Darth Mortis]

Depends on the upgrade. The only way to check is to look at the weapons stats-there is a critical hit chance listed on weapon stats-then install the upgrade and look again. Most weapons have a critical hit chance of something like 19-20, keen weapons have chances like 18-20 or better but this depends on the weapon and the upgrade. Think the average is 17-20 but thats off the top of my head so might be wrong. Keen weapons are, btw, best used with the critical stike feat which increases the chance of a critical strike anyway. Adding keen and stun upgrades and using master critical strike can do some serious damage-not only do you have a great chance of a critical hit but you'll have a good chance of stunning opponents as well....at least thats the theory.

[mr_raider]

Keen will double the base critical threat range. For double blades it's 20, so it becomes 19-20 with keen. For Single sabres, the base threat is 19-20, so it becomes 17-20. Some of the blasters are 18-20, so they become 15-20.

[rokor]

uhhh...ya...what he said

[Darth_Lord_Ibbe]

uhhh...ya...what he said

 

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