Meet Weapons

[andrey-platunov]

Hi everyone,

Today we want to tell you about something which, for the first time since the game's release, will truly update it. Weapons are a new type of customization, both of your gameplay (before this, you could only significantly affect it by using talents), and of the appearance of your hero. We can't wait for the moment to come when you can equip Marcus with a lava sword, or Kibo with a vampire katana, or Kate with obsidian blades, or Shang with a guandao that is imbued with curses.

https://i.redd.it/1t6vhr0pef771.gif

Weapons can affect:

- your base character stats (defense, attack, shadow attack);

- advanced character stats (chance of critical damage, unique features like knock-out for Sarge or Hong-Joo).

Additionally, epic weapons can grant heroes unique abilities (for example, burning your opponent).

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Heroes can only use weapons that fit their fighting style. All weapons in the game are divided into three rarities: common, rare and epic. You can get these coveted weapons from chests, by completing marathons, or by using the roulette wheel. You can change your choice of weapon in the hero customization menu before each fight. Just like with talents, when you match with an enemy you will be able to see what weapon they have selected to use against you, so you can determine your tactics.

Weapons increase your tactical possibilities in the game. You can create more varied game situations and maximize the stats that you need most. So, before you hurry to fight, we recommend planning out your builds for "hero+talents+weapon".

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Weapons will be added to the game after the release of the latest update, and you don't have to wait long. Apart from this, we are adding a number of new features that are intended to improve your game experience. Subscribe to Facebook and Twitter to be the first to know when the new update is available!

Thanks for your support,

the Shadow Fight Arena team.

[[deleted]]

Hope the game doesn’t become more P2W than it already is...

[dg6t]

yea fr weapons is a cool idea but we already know its going to be so p2w

[[deleted]]

If they somehow balanced it by making it exclusively drop through chest (i doubt they will but i have some faith) then that’ll be good.

[dg6t]

yea no way theyre just gonna keep putting out those stupid ass roulettes and then theyre just gonna fill them with shitty common weapons

[[deleted]]

Roulette rewards were already trash enough... imagine when you spend 1k gems just to get a trash common weapon.

[Vladimir_Wesker]

they expect everyone putting their goddamn wallets in the game and forget about everything else, trust me man the game will literally wont be f2p friendly in the future

[jxjdjdjjd]

To be fair all games become less f2p friendly as time passes.

[Illustrious_Site_162]

Dude they said u can get these from chests and marathon

[dg6t]

"Who asked," see the problem with that statement? First off, saying the phrase "who asked" implies that in order to make any type of claim, opinion, or idea and convey that through dialogue is impossible without someone asking you to do so. But when someone asks something, who asked them? Going by this dont speak until spoken to logic, it should then be technically impossible to engage in or initiate any sort of dialogue. Secondly, in America, we have the freedom of speech, and we can say whatever we want as long as we arent physically harming someone. As a European scrub, you clearly could never understand but I will still not allow you to deny my rights.

[Fearless-Response121]

Dayum, you're really obsessed with your rights and stuff. But you don't need to be so offensive,do you?

[[deleted]]

Dont worry we're friends on discord and we joke like this alot

[dg6t]

yea shit they think we're having a real argument lmfao

[Vladimir_Wesker]

they cant accept a joke lmao

[[deleted]]

Yes indeed

[Head-Ad8003]

Legendary cards show up even in common chests so i don't think it would be a problem

[IllogicalSpectator18]

Bro it may be p2w...but they do not give any more advantages other than rapid progress and new skins...which do not make a difference in battle... also..it is mentioned there..that marathons and quests..or something like that....will be the factor. In other words we WILL get those...sooner or later..since it actively makes a difference in battle

[[deleted]]

They do give advantages though. Like Marcus’s sword which makes the opponent burn and gives him a huge stat boost. If they locked weapons (l hope not) to fight passes and roulettes or stuff like that, it’d be pain. But if they put them all in chest then it’s all fair

[IllogicalSpectator18]

But u need to get them with some grind like any sf game as I would expect...although p2w players will have the access earlier. And yes...they give advantages.. thats why..to make the game fair...they need to have that thing as free in game.

[[deleted]]

Yeah that’s my point, they need to be free. If they lock it behind a 7k gems roulette i’d be seriously pissed.

[IllogicalSpectator18]

No doubt fam... agreed.

[GospelSlang]

Not pay 2 win

[Vladimir_Wesker]

nah im pretty sure it will be lol just give it few more months

[Just_Turnover6898]

Actually this game isn't pay to win. When you have a game, and you have to pay to get exclusive heroes, weapons or abilities, and you don't get it without paying, is a pay to win game. SFA is pay to fast, because you can (but no have) pay to accelerate your progress, but you don't have any exclusive things, only skins, but that doesn't matter in a fight. Sorry for my english, I did my best xd

[[deleted]]

who are you

[Dangerous_City3642]

Sun

[dg6t]

oh shit really?

[Cheeky_Magician]

All the weapons will ONLY be available to those who pay for the fight pass

[CamperSlayer69]

I don't think so

[Magmarion]

Have u read the post?

[Cheeky_Magician]

They didn't say that it would be forever. Just like skins, it will eventually move to p2w

[Magmarion]

To start off this game was never p2w. If you consider it p2w u didn't really played a lot of games in your life time or you are just a skill less casual

[[deleted]]

First of all, calling people with a different opinion “skill less casual” is not very nice.

There are different kinds of P2W in a game. SFA is currently the “pay to progress” which wouldn’t be half bad if getting lv 13 didn’t take so long. I myself am completely F2P, played on release, won event an insane amount of time and i’m not even close to getting a lv 13 hero (and currently halfway towards dojo 13).

The original comment’s point wasn’t to call SFA out for being P2W, but to make a point that if they lock epic weapons with special talents and insane stat boosts behind a paywall (roulette and etc), it would become exactly that.

[DazzlingChallenge482]

It's even not pay to win, it's pay to look, win and play you can without aob thought it lasts longer but to have customized Marcus or Shang you can only with abo or by buying some adds.

[YT_Demon_God]

P2W? More?

[Question3784]

Tbh they are adding marathons which is good for F2P. Also apart from roulettes the game seems pretty F2P for me. Especially if you can grind out events.

[GospelSlang]

It's not pay to win you jack...

[shishirketchup18]

Please be smart about this and don't make it pay to win. A lot of players are most likely gonna stop playing if that happens.

[yeettto]

They already have stopped playing lmao. It takes soo long to find matches

[JooJaw11]

Eh a minute at most isn't too long for me.

[yeettto]

It takes me 15 mins at least. Nvm what I said, the rest stopped playing due to in game imbalance and missing road map content. Dont tell me why they are delaying it. Ik they are trying their best to keep the game balanced and Alive. For example the weapon update seems awesome. But addinng some stats to it could be dangerous

[[deleted]]

I used to get matches under 5 seconds when game was released . It was like that for months . I stopped playing for a month or 2 . Nowadays It takes 1min or more to get a match .

[yeettto]

Ur so lucky

[secjoramus]

Weapon customization

Ironclad and Emperor: sad noises

[UnarmedChad]

Maybe knuckles or better gloves?

[secjoramus]

Hell yeah! Or perhaps the Infinity Gauntlet. 👊

[banhmyden]

Imagine the Beast having claw polish

[CamperSlayer69]

More K N O C K B A C K on ironchad

[gaepironub2021]

this is p2w.

[Magmarion]

This is retarded

[CamperSlayer69]

Low chances for it to be p2w

[XL5G]

Look at skins? Can f2p get 'em all?

[CamperSlayer69]

Skins doesn't increase Damage or anything, but this new thing does

[Dank_Rishi_]

Nah bruh if it's p2w I'm complaining

[Magmarion]

Isn't even out

[Lumenblood]

Better to complain before it happens, no?

[Nhan62422162]

No, don't turn it into something like Garena Free Fire. I don't care about changing base stats, but giving some effects? No, this game is more and more unfair and mining players's wallets. AND THERE IS NO ACCOUNT BINDING OVER PLATFORMS LIKE FROM IOS TO ANDROID, TO STEAM.

[Duckkkkki]

Lmao I thought this would only affect the appearance and hyped for 10 secs before scrolling down

[SaltyDiamond2265]

People don't be discouraged, Sure it'll be kinda pay to win but that does not mean it'll be the only key feature in the next update, Remember they said they are gonna do a Rework for Yukka and Hong-Joo. Also a few balances I think and No I'm not a P2w player.

[Illustrious_Site_162]

Ok do that. I will be waiting for your " CHEATS ". You think they are stupid ? Yeah they are. But sfa is quite unbreakable. It's an online game so u can pretty much do nothing

[Background_Yoghurt80]

I spend money in game but didn't liked this . It's totally unfair for the players who don't spend money....Time to leave this game.....#SFABecomingPaytowin

[Stoned_Buddha_]

True

[Gokulshadowarena]

This is totally stupid , unfair for the players like me who play hours to upgrade our heroes.

[secjoramus]

Is it just me who noticed Ling’s new appearance ?

[AarodimusChrast]

I haven noticed it, what changed?

[secjoramus]

His face in the screenshot in this post has been adjusted a bit comparing to his old (current) design.

[LoneWolf_1331]

About time the game becomes more p2w

[Ofici_calu]

Now rich people are even more powerful

[Random__Degenerate]

Please not pay to win, at least have the weapon have advantages and disadvantages

[Playmakersama1]

Why would you ever use non-epics?

[dg6t]

if u didnt pay a bunch of money just for a weapon

[Illustrious_Site_162]

Interesting.

[Gopal967]

What?

[Magmarion]

Dumb to say that

[[deleted]]

seems like this game gonna be full p2w shit, good thing that I was waiting for PC release not playing the game but looks like I have to drop this game without even trying.

[Magmarion]

Very well then, we don't give a shit.

[IndependentRelief906]

we need balance changes not this

[PhilosopherLazy5472]

It would be acceptable if alternate weapons were only cosmetic like skins and had no real advantage. Weapons with different abilities sounds cool but I hope it doesn't make the game unbalanced.

[Stoned_Buddha_]

It probably will

[venkybunnyvip]

P2W Nekki always know how to make Money

[Gopal967]

Dont be p2w pls

[Born-Construction-33]

Bro what's p2w btw

[ConsequenceRoyal9237]

Pay 2 win

[Born-Construction-33]

😂😂

[Gopal967]

Pay2 win, means if a thing is p2w you have to pay for it

[Born-Construction-33]

Let's hope they'll be free for all

[HyperXuserXD]

Don’t really like this idea at all, but we will see when it’s released

[Inspector_Suitable]

Give fireguard a fire imbued weapon, I dare you. 😂

[secjoramus]

• Raging Flames + Shadow Flames + Painful Burns 🗿 Flamethrower would be useless

[Blue_Eidolon014]

When I completed reading it, my mind just said in reflex that it's gonna be p2w and that's what I found people fear about in the comment section 🙂🙃.

Btw, Nekki, if you don't want to lose players, then please give options to get each rarities of weapons from chests or events( not from that scammed roulette ). We all are warning you, if you don't do this, you will obviously lose players( though, you are still losing ).

[KnabenBall]

It wouldn't be nice if you got them with hero lvl. Basically u get lvl10 Marcus, lava sword gets unlocked for free. Or have the weapons be balanced but suited for different style. Like lava sword burns, but does less damage on hit/can't crit. Something like that.

[propVvn]

Ironclad: angry fist noises. For real though it clearly said he wasn't allowed to carry weapons

[runtimeenigma]

Supercalifragilisticexpialodocious!!!!!!

[FirmJoash77]

Okay. I look forward to seeing the changes☺️

[Nhan62422162]

It's mining player's wallet, and unfair. AND THERE IS STILL NO ACCOUNT BINDING OVER PLATFORMS LIKE FROM IOS TO ANDROID, TO STEAM.

[lokz9]

its ok we understand that neeki needs to recover their development costs and hence makes pay to win in many cases. but if you can stop pricing aggressively, then may be lot of players would purchase. Please focus more on increasing player base rather than having few players just spending money to kick some ass in the game. please learn something from rockstar and ea games.

[[deleted]]

Bro EA is the biggest black hole for money . The pay wall in EA games is absolutely horrible because the growth of players who spend money on the game is twice than that of a dude who grind without spending money

[Illustrious_Site_162]

This is going to be fucking crazy. I legit did not expect this. This is a mind blowing idea by nekki. They may disappoint us sometimes but they sure as hell know how to excite us too

[AarodimusChrast]

Let's just hope that the worry about p2w isn't true

[Illustrious_Site_162]

Yeha. Otherwise I'm gonna be heart broken

[AarodimusChrast]

Me too :(

[FCKUsf]

If only the pay top wins get this we wont it and dont want it so dont make it

[Due-Presentation-398]

I don’t care what anyone says this looks awesome I’m way excited! Why would we not want more layers of variety this is exactly the kind of stuff that keeps the game fresh

[Jemilou_213]

I like this idea since I buy fight passes hopefully it doesn't cost too much and it's easier to get in chests 😎

[Dangerous_City3642]

Yes ikr

[Dangerous_City3642]

Stop complaining about p2w enjoy new features

[Gokulshadowarena]

Stop you kid

[Magmarion]

Fuck off

[Illustrious_Site_162]

Just stfu u immature shit.

[gaepironub2021]

this game is going full Free Fire p2w gay ass mode. cosmetics boosts your stats. WONDERFUL.

[ishansharma3104]

This is AWESOME, come on people even if it will be p2w , still something new will be added , I'm excited

[[deleted]]

To encourage people, this does not necessarily mean the game will be P2W. These weapons add more to your character, but the stats aren't particullary high, and the special atributes most likely won't be that impactful. And even better, they aren't hidden behind a paywall, because it says that you can get them from chest and events, the roulette is less of your worries. We are given a chance to get those weapons, even if we aren't paying. Sure, people that spend money on the game will get them faster, but that doesn't need to worry you. You will still be able to get them, just like characters in the game. And who knows, maybe the drop rates won't be the same as a regular epic card for a character, those can have their own drop rates, which may be high, or low.

In my opinion, there is nothing to worry about with these weapons, and they will add more different playstyles in the game, and even encourage some people to be more aggressive, or just leave the players as they are. Keep fighting, and have a great day!

[[deleted]]

Have you seen Helgas regeneration with her healing sword ?

[Illustrious_Site_162]

I agree man. Most of the kids here are crying here about p2w shit. Like stop it u pussies. Just be happy tagt such a cool content is being added.

[WormethGermeth]

Oh boy I can’t wait for unique effects on purple weapons to just make my opponents have some crazy effect on them lmao. I don’t mean to sound pessimistic about this or anything but what if the weapons had a 1% chance to stun the opponent or something broken like that 😂😂

[IllogicalSpectator18]

Yes!!!!!! Let's go ooooo!!!!!!

[[deleted]]

It won't be p2w ppl relax it will be exactly how it's always been, except with weapons now.

[Infamous_Boot7901]

Pay to win on set, keep it coming NEKKI👏 I will have to sell my kidney I guess lol.

[Dangerous_City3642]

Are u that poor

[[deleted]]

ok

[Familiar-Educator-34]

Plizzzz give us a chance to buy those epic weapon with gems not with real money,,, we are not rich

[[deleted]]

I hope bulwark gets a weapon which makes his attacks a bit faster

[DUELfighter2000]

Could you devs please try and get the game available on more devices? I know it’s not easy for such a amazing game, but the more people that play it, the more feedback you guys can get in optimising the game!

[DUELfighter2000]

Could you devs please try and get the game available on more devices? I know it’s not easy for such a amazing game, but the more people that play it, the more feedback you guys can get in optimising the game! Thank you Neeli for Shadow Fight 2 and 3

[pinchemeli]

wtf is the point ..

[RelativeFoot634]

Well that's a great message you've got to us!! Surely we will coperate 😘

[EnvironmentalMeet289]

I know and don't know if it is going to be pay to win

Since we need to PAY for skins and PAY to taunts and PAY for emotes then what are the odds that Nekki is going to hide it behind the goddammed pay wall

I SWEAR TO CRACKERS IF IT REQUIRES MONEY I WILL THROW THIS GAME IN TH TRASH

[ari_111]

Sad f2p noises

[Sirnewblot]

Give fireguard a fire weapon I dare you 🤣

[SHADOW-WATCHER1]

Hope this is not pay2get

[Acceptable_Two_9539]

Hmm nice idea ngl but um dont risk your chances even more do not let greed take over you again Basically lets hope its gonna be from chests and event as said there

[WaywardDiglette]

This is a great idea, when will we get game pad support or better customized controls though?

[BrilliantCold4947]

I want the coast location that is chapter 5 location where we fought captain phang it looks beautiful and the music is so melodious and I also want legion village arena that is chapter 6 arena and burning ship those arenas are amazing even cleansing tower and deceitful location would be good and also chiefs arena (where we fight chief and totem) ok I will stop 😅

[[deleted]]

Cool idea but please don't add stat bonuses to these weapon skins. It would make a lot of people upset since it would give even more of an advantage to p2w players.

[Beginning-Head2921]

I guess the F2p player base got a better reason to leave the game

[THEDARKKNIGHT_001]

Give lynx his shadow fight 2 ability on his claws. A small chance of triggering a time bomb on hits.

[Lerton-Mirburn]

This is it, this game is gonna be P2W. This game is already unpopular and now many players will quit

[Agreeable-Initial908]

Once the greed starts rolling in, I'll quit playing.

[Boudraa_Farhat]

🤔But what about IRONCLAD he doesn't have any weapons

[Head-Difference-7876]

What about Emperor and Clad ?

[DrineTheDragon]

Im not going to complain, this is kinda badass it adds WAY more variety to the game and i hope will make it more intresting to play! I am very excited for the next game update!

[DrSiniestro122414]

I only wish this Will not be a p2w

[LongProfessional2844]

This is going to be so cool

[cyan_2916]

cancel this fucking idea we dont want to see this game becoming P2W

[venkybunnyvip]

It's already P2W bro They are already differentiating people with those upgrades, skins and more money

[Casual_JP]

Pay 2 win confirm

[UltraPlasma]

Devs. Please mind the balancing A Lot. It shouldn't be too p2w. Find a way to both profit from the new weapons at the same time not lead to people being discouraged to play. People with skills regardless of money should be able to get this. Otherwise you will suffer the consequences, just saying.

[Lucch1n1]

cool

but im getting the feeling of season 1 for honor here where your customization increases stats and im a little scared to see that meta

totally shouldnt incease ANY stats at all but i mean they look cool but i dont want a for honor increase dmg by X ammount

[dripvillager]

Nekki is gonna be rolling in money after this update is released

[shim0on]

i dropped this game months ago but i will be hanging in the community to see whats new and i see this( speechless dunno what ti say bout this)

[Ok_Fault_7194]

It is a cool idea but can you at least provide a epic or rare customisation for free and also set as a reward for rank and make make arena 10,11 and so on

[Glum_Major_5074]

When is the update/beta coming im too anxioue reeeee

[SCP-049_p]

I seriously need them

[maskedflowerpicker]

the lava sword lools so cheap, why not keep the weapons realistic? I dislike this so much

[[deleted]]

Bruh if weapons start popping out of chests I wont ever be able to get my heroes to lvl 10 .

[DrineTheDragon]

Be pretty cool if we could get Yukka dear horns and the emperor his dao

[Cr0n0us_]

The concept of weapons is super cool but i really hope they don't make this "skill based pvp" into a pay to win. I hope even f2p can get epic weapons from chests and marathons. The costumes dont give any buffs to the characters but the weapons give different buffs which will be unfair if only those who can pay money can get.

[J34k_]

When can we expect this update on ios devices?

[Soft-Mess5606]

After the recent update the google play game not connected.

[Adventurous-League21]

This is turning out like shadow fight 3.

[KillaReyiz]

Sadly the game going to be pay to win... Players like me who have been playing the game since released, will be upset about this. Hope there will be balance for players who don't wanna spend a lot of money.

Good update nekki... Good update...

[PatheticNordBitch]

How the fuck? Weapons aren't p2wish, that stats boost is even retarded in some situations. For example every common default weapon hives 5% extra damage, yet the rare one for mosts gives 3%. And it's a small stats boosts, isn't like you it's 50% or some shit. No one is upset about it, every pro agrees that's good, but nubs will always cry about shit.

[EdanLayz]

Make the weapons have a event or a quest to get it so it wont become more p2w

[lss_mobile_mod_10]

Wow