What are the Bleeding Mantis Blades?

The Bleeding Mantis Blades are a type of cyberware that allows users to deal more Physical damage in melee combat, with a 10-20% chance to apply a Bleed effect to enemies, and they can be used with the Mantis Blades to leap to enemies within range and deal massive damage. The Bleeding Mantis Blades are a modification designed to be used with Mantis Blades Cyberware Arms, turning the Mantis Blades damage into Physical damage and giving a chance to apply the Bleed status effect.

Overview of Mantis Blades

The Mantis Blades are a powerful cyberware that can be installed in the arm slot, providing a unique set of abilities and enhancements to the user’s melee combat capabilities.

FAQs about Mantis Blades

General Questions

1. Do Mantis Blades apply bleeding?: Yes, the Mantis Blades can apply a Bleed effect to enemies, with a 10-20% chance.
2. What is the difference between rare and legendary Mantis Blades?: The main difference between rare and legendary Mantis Blades is the number of mod slots available, with legendary Mantis Blades having a third mod slot that can hold any Mantis Blade mod.
3. Which are the best Mantis Blades?: The best Mantis Blades depend on the user’s playstyle, but Physical Mantis Blades are recommended for their inherent boost to crit chance.

Mantis Blades Variants

4. What kind of Mantis Blades does Oda have?: Oda specializes in martial arts and utilizes Arasaka Mantis Blades augmentations in combat.
5. What are the Mantis Claws weapons?: The Mantis Claws are a Hardmode melee weapon that autoswings, dropped from Mantis Shrimps once Plantera is defeated.

Comparison with Other Cyberware

6. What’s better, Mantis Blades or Monowire?: The choice between Mantis Blades and Monowire depends on the user’s playstyle, with Mantis Blades suitable for a bullet time ninja build and Monowire beneficial for a netrunner build.
7. Can you deflect bullets with Mantis Blades?: Yes, Mantis Blades can deflect bullets and are affected by the same perks as katanas.
8. What’s better, katana or Mantis Blades?: Mantis Blades are stronger and apply poison, but are not as fast to wield as katanas.

Upgrades and Modifications

9. Can you upgrade Mantis Blades?: Yes, Mantis Blades can be improved through the use of Mantis Blade mods.
10. How do you get MaxTac Mantis Blades?: The MaxTac Mantis Blades can be found in a crate on the floor of V’s apartment at Megabuilding H10 in Little China, Watson.

Purchasing and Availability

11. Do any Ripperdocs sell legendary Mantis Blades?: Most Ripperdocs across Night City will have Mantis Blades in stock, but legendary Mantis Blades may be harder to find.
12. Can you get two Mantis Blades?: Yes, it is possible to get a pair of Mantis Blades in Cyberpunk 2077, either by purchasing them or finding them in the game world.

Combat and Gameplay

13. Can you use Mantis Blades in fist fights?: No, Mantis Blades are disabled in fist fights, but Gorilla Arms are not.
14. Are Mantis Blades better than swords?: Mantis Blades have a unique set of abilities, including the charged heavy attack that leaps toward enemies, making them a viable alternative to swords.
15. Are gorilla arms worth it?: Yes, Gorilla Arms are worth it, as they count as a blunt weapon and can be used with relevant perks and skills to increase damage.