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Colonists Drop Midas Swords Yet Still Fall In Early RimWorld Raids.
Why your colonists keep dying with the best melee weapons in RimWorld. is/are a mismatch between armor type and weapon speed. Colonists also ignore cover, run at tough enemies, and lack proper healing nearby.
High Damage Means Fast Kill, Slow Target, High Risk.
Why your colonists keep dying with the best melee weapons in RimWorld. is/are partly because heavy hits attract more aggro. Studies indicate enemies focus fire on high damage dealers sprinting into open sight.
Speed, Not Damage, Often Wins Duels.
Runners with shields reach foes first. Research shows armor class and health pool matter more than DPS spikes. One-line takeaway, optimize for hit chance, defense, and quick extraction.
Why does this happen even with legendary gear?
Weapons with high melee DPS force colonists into danger zones, pulling enemy focus.
Do shields help if my fighter still dies?
Shields reduce incoming damage and buy time for allies to respond.
