The Reckoning gives melee weapons a chance at a critical takedown on humans, Swarmers and Newts. It is a Tier 3 Melee skill, and you need it before you can buy Retribution in Tier 5.
Yes, for melee builds. It is the gateway to Retribution and saves a lot of swings.
Talk Shit, Get Hit, Hard Hitter and Retribution.
The takedown animation is not a safe moment in a crowd. Use it on small groups, not in the middle of a Horde.
Bull Rush
Lets a sprinting melee attack stun a regular human or a Swarmer.
Busted Up
Restores some stamina with each melee kill.
Escape Artist
Lets you kill a smaller enemy right after breaking out of its grapple.
Executioner
Lets you stealth attack heavy Freakers, and kill heavy Freakers or large animals when breaking a grapple.