Forum:Weapon: Arm Cannon

This is a medium ranged blademaster weapon, which gets its range from the ability to fire its blade, which is attached to a long chain. While it doesn't have the range of a bowgun, the chain fires farther then gunlance shots. In mid shot, you may curve the analog stick to curve the chain (the chain doesn't fire very fast, so the controls are tight). When the chain is retracted, the blade remains extended, so you can use it like a melee weapon. The cannon is rather heavy, so your attack speed is not as fast as, say, Sword and Shield. However, it is not as slow as a Greatsword. Due to the weight, you walk as speeds similar to the Hunting Horn (without movement speed up). Controls- While chain is retracted

Triangle: You step forward just a bit and slash down heavily.

Circle: Swing the cannon savagely outward, in a half circle. Can be chained to the Triangle attack, and vice-versa.

Triangle+Circle: Pull the blade down, then thrust upward in a powerful uppercut.

Firing Mode: Press R to cock the weapon and go into firing position (bent on one knee, other arm holding the handle that is on top of the cannon).

R+Triangle: Fire the blade. You can alter the trajectory by tilting the analog stick either way. You do not have to hold the triangle button, just press it once.

R+Circle (When the blade is embedded): Once fired, the blade will embed itself in the monster for a few seconds. If you press Circle while it is embedded, your weapon will send out a strong burst of energy over the chain and release it into the monster. The burst is the element or ailment your weapon possesses. If the weapon is raw, then the burst will be like a barrel bomb explosion, doing raw damage. Will not be interrupted if the monster staggers and falls, is paralyzed, put to sleep or K'O. Will be interrupted if you are attacked/flinched, or if the monster flies/flees the area.

You can cancel out the embedding part by pressing Triangle again, which will pulled the blade out and retract the chain. This will allow you to rapid fire the blade.

You must hold R to stay in firing mode; whether you are firing the blade or using the burst. If you let go, any attack you were doing will be canceled out.

When sheathed, the blade will retracted even more and you can walk/run at normal speed, like all weapons.