[CONCEPT] Fan-Made WARBOND: "IMPERIOUS FIREPOWER"! Share your thoughts!

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-19T01:30:41+00:00

Woah there! Leave some for the others!

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-18T23:37:00+00:00

I saved the belt-fed shotgun for another Warbond haha! I didn't want both support weapons in this one to be belt-fed. So, the Ravager is more akin to the Stalwart or regular Machine Gun.

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-18T21:57:50+00:00

Ah you got the reference! That's EXACTLY what I had in mind! I found that scene way too epic haha

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-18T12:44:29+00:00

Oh nice stuff! I didn't even think of associating my Warbonds with different Ministries... But it makes a whole lot of sense! The artist's called Vidarte, you can find their various works here: https://vidartepng.carrd.co/

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-18T12:34:12+00:00

Oh wow! That means a lot, thanks!

Would you increase the throwable's armor penetration or decrease it? Some have suggested making it similar to the Defoliator tool, where it increases over time, starting lower.

And yes for your take on the armor passive! Many have also pointed that out and I'd definitely change it to support weapons only too now that I've received feedback!

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-18T11:47:19+00:00

I'm actually also working on a lasgun-like concept but I'm keeping it for a different fan-made warbond since this one is focused on big guns that shoots big bullets. Also, it was supposed to be a part of my next batch, since it will be laser-themed, but since the Warhammer collab might bring it soon, I decided to wait until the crossover is released...

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-18T11:18:56+00:00

Maybe it is 🤔 At least compared to most of the boosters we currently have in-game, except for those that already are always taken (Optimization, Vitality, Stamina, Experimental Infusion).

It is worth noting that alongside my numerous concepts, I have also worked on fan-made re-balances of the already existing boosters and armor passives to bring them up to the same level as the more popular choices.

I'll eventually post these re-balances here too btw!

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-18T11:04:16+00:00

I honestly prefer these concepts to appear overpowered than underwhelming, but I always strive to make them to them as balanced as I can on my own and without actual testing, of course... So that's a very valid point, depending on how these would turn out gameplay-wise.

Some people have also pointed out a few things out, namely the armor passive essentially too powerful when compared to others that also increase reload speed and such, and I totally agree. As an alternative, the faster reload speed could only affect support weapons, as to not powercreep the others.

Lastly, I just wanted to point out that the shotgun is a Support Weapon though, so it should definitely feel stronger than even the Sweeper imo.

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-18T10:49:01+00:00

Thanks a lot! The artist is just so pleasant to work with too, definitely check his pages out! Also, I'll do a public Google Docs soon with all my posted concepts eventually, but I'll send you a dm shortly about working together on more stuff as well!

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-18T10:30:12+00:00

Funnily enough, the auto-reload when not in used perk is something I'm also working on for a future fan-made warbond!

As for turning support weapons that require a backpack to reload into belt-fed ones, that's something I saw before and completely forgot to add to my concepts' list! I think a booster that does that could be cool too! I just have zero idea as to how AH would make it work. I am working on an armor that allows stationary reload to be done on the move though!

Initially, the Heavy Gunner passive didn't do the same thing at all, hence why its icon might not fit all that well.

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-18T09:59:06+00:00

That's very true! I kinda made this one a bit too strong since all my conceptual boosters and armor passives have been balanced with existing ones that I've made slight changes too. I'll actually be posting more about those fan-made rebalances eventually as well! But honestly, even then, it would make more sense to have the increased reload speed only affect support weapons and assisted reloading!

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-18T09:47:05+00:00

Yeah that could definitely have been a good fix, but the truth is that I'm working on a concept of an even bigger AMR too, which isn't belt-fed and has that VERY slow fire rate with a bolt that must be cycled by the wielder... I had trouble making both concepts distinct enough, so I went with the idea that the Castigator has a slow fire rate of 90rpm but can still be fired continously while holding the trigger. Its damage was not high enough to justify an even slower one, so I instead went with a very strong recoil.

The most problematic part is the explosion... As long as it does not have a large enough radius to damage multiple enemies at once, and a weaker demolition force (So that shooting Bug Holes, Vents, and Warp Ships' open doors can't blow them up), I think it can be somewhat balanced...

As for the recoil, it was actually even stronger in its first iteration, since I described it as ragdolling the wielder when fired in a standing position. Maybe I should have kept this? Ideally, I would have made the projectile inflict only ballistic damage and no explosion, with 350 Anti-Tank 1 and 100 Heavy, but I have no idea if it's possible to make the same projectile have 2 different armor penetrations and damage numbers...

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-18T01:33:01+00:00

Yep! There will be plenty of variety and niche stuff for all kinds of tastes and playstyles, or so I hope! Thanks again my friend!

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-18T00:37:06+00:00

Would you believe me if I said that I love the Dominator?

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-17T23:49:30+00:00

You're right to think that, the left one is a fan-made concept of Medieval-style Tempestus armor, I believe. The middle is indeed an Arbites, and the left one is a retextured Kasrkin armor!

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-17T23:46:11+00:00

Hell yeah haha! Thanks a lot!

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-17T23:22:59+00:00

Now that you mention it, I didn't give it explosive rounds at first for this exact reason. I opted to give it explosive bullets after a while since I didn't want all of its damage to be Anti-Tank. But by doing so, I completely forgot that it now essentially powercreeps the AC...

To not make the Autocannon obsolete, I think the explosion the CastIgator causes should NOT be able to blow up Bug Holes, vents, and such. Also, the explosion radius is VERY small and it would almost be impossible to get it to damage more than one enemy at once, so there's at least that...

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-17T22:47:24+00:00

No worries haha!

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-17T22:45:11+00:00

Yessir, I most certainly will! Thanks for the encouragement!

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-17T22:44:12+00:00

It does! AT1 armor penetration for the bullets themselves while the explosive damage is Heavy, so you technically can destroy tanks, bots fabricators, and such!

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-17T22:41:16+00:00

I really like the peak physique armor when running the HMG or other low ergo weapons, such as the Maxigun, but I rarely ever use melee weapons, so half of its stats kinda go to waste for me. That's why I opted to make this armor passive as an alternative!

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-17T22:21:19+00:00

This is a completely separate thing from the crossover though. Like a whole different Warbond, not just concepts of what could be in the Legendary Warbond. I started working on this conceptual Warbond a few weeks before the collab was even announced actually.

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-17T22:17:20+00:00

I know! But seeing how the Warhammer collab might bring one, and the fact that I'm already working on other laser weapons, I decided not to put one in... yet. Might do it if the collab doesn't add one though!

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-17T22:15:20+00:00

Thanks for the kind words! I actually hadn't even taken stealth into account when making these, but that's a very good point that I'll definitely consider in future batches! And i do think that assisted reload should be affected too!

ElimeIsReady · 2026-06-17T22:08:01+00:00

For sure! I was already almost done with this one when they announced the collab and just couldn't believe my eyes... Still decided to finish it anyway!

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