Armor-Piercing Handgun (e.g., FN Five-seveN): Lower damage but higher armor penetration, making it ideal for the Medic/Support classes against heavy opponents.

Dual-Wield Option: Allow pistols to be dual-wielded by sacrificing the ability to use attachments or precision sights.Weaponized Items: Introduce a "Gunstock War Club" (using a rifle b*** to bash), a dedicated Combat Knife for fast takedowns, and a "Fubar" (combination pry bar/hammer) for tearing down barricades and killing.

Throwing Functionality: Allow knives, tomahawks, and even the frying pan to be thrown, with a brief cooldown before a new one is drawn.
New Melee Weapon: The "Apex" Plasma Edge

This weapon isn't just a blade; it is a high-tech defensive tool that rewards players for closing the gap and timing their movements.

1. Core Combat Mechanics (The Damage Profile)

To keep the sword balanced, its damage is determined by the "charge" or "momentum" of the swing and the proximity to the target:

DistanceDamage LevelResult0.5m - 1.5m (Close)High1-Shot Kill: A direct strike to the torso or head.1.5m - 2.5m (Lunge)Medium2-Shot Kill: A "grazing" strike or a quick slash.Maximum ReachLow3-Shot Kill: Only the tip of the plasma edge connects.

1. Defensive Ability: "Kinetic Deflection"

The sword is equipped with a magnetic containment field that allows it to interact with incoming projectiles.

Active Deflection (High Skill): If you time a physical "parry" motion (swinging the sword at the incoming bullet), the bullet is deflected back toward your crosshair.

Passive Damage Reduction (The Shield): Holding the sword in a guard position (horizontally in front of your face/chest) creates a small shimmering energy field.

This field reduces incoming frontal damage by 50%.

The Trade-off: Using the shield consumes a "Battery Meter." Once the battery is drained, the blade dims, and you lose the damage reduction until it recharges.

1. Visuals & Attachments (Seeing it on the Weapon)

Since you want attachments to appear physically on the gear, the Plasma Edge would feature a Modular Hilt System:

Focusing Lens (Optic Slot): A small glowing crystal or lens at the base of the blade. Changing this changes the blade color (Blue, Red, Green) and the "hum" frequency.

Overclocked Core (Internal Slot): A visible battery pack attached to the side of the hilt with a digital readout. It shows your current "Deflection Charge" percentage.

Extended Emitter (Blade Slot): Physically lengthens the plasma beam, increasing your 1-shot kill range but making you more visible to enemies (like a glowing beacon).

1. VR Interaction Highlights

Haptic Feedback: The controllers should vibrate with a "thrumming" sensation when the blade is ignited, and give a sharp "crack" vibration when a bullet is successfully deflected.

Manual Ignition: To draw the weapon, you must physically reach over your shoulder and press the trigger to "ignite" the photon blade.
(juggernaut class)