The mage frame got 2 specialized heads a long time ago... maybe it's time for some more fun heads to spice things up a bit. I didn't go into much detail on the number of elemental slots for each head, or exact HP/MP type figures, on purpose. It's the general idea of new heads that change how the (mainly) melee and ranged automatons act in battle that I wanted to get across.
* Wild Blade
Based on Valoredge head.
Focuses the automaton on offensive abilities. Increases activation rate of "additional effects" that are added by attachments (volt gun, hammermill, etc). The stats on this head greatly increase the attack of the automaton. Gives a medium boost to HP and small boost to MP.
- On the Harlequin Frame, increases melee attack speed and adds kick attacks.
- On the Valoredge Frame, allows it to double attack.
- On the Sharpshot Frame, allows "rapid shot" to trigger occasionally, and randomly use drain bolts.
- On the Stormwaker Frame, allows it to cast en-spells on the master.
* Astral Eye
Based on the Sharpshot head.
Changes the automaton's normal attacks into magic related versions, drawing power from the Astral Plane. The Mana Channeler, Mana Converter, Economizer, Loudspeaker, Ice Maker, Mana Jammer, Stealth Screen, Auto-repair kit, Mana Tank, and Mana Conserver all slightly increase in effectiveness or activate more frequently. The stats on this head greatly add to magic attack power. Gives a medium boost to both MP and magical defense.
- On the Harlequin Frame, Melee attacks are always under the effect of "Formless strikes".
- On the Valoredge Frame, Greatly increases magical defense. Melee attacks cause additional MP damage.
- On the Sharpshot Frame, Ranged attacks never miss, but they are now elemental magic damage (resistable) (perhaps use maneuvers to determine the element)
- On the Stormwaker Frame, Magical accuracy and attack are increased.
* Clockwork Sentinel
Based on Harlequin head.
Its AI prioritizes defensive abilities, reducing the cooldown (shortens recast) on automaton abilities like Shock Absorber, Replicator, Shield Bash, Reactive Shield, Strobe, etc. The stats on this head greatly increase the defense of the automaton. Gives a medium boost to HP and MP.
- To all frames: Adds the ability to "Cover" its master, when the master moves behind it.
- On the Harlequin Frame, allows it to counterattack.
- On the Valoredge Frame, allows it to block attacks with its shield. Can cast Paladin spells.
- On the Sharpshot Frame, allows it to use Shadowbind (bind), Shadowcuffs (amnesia) and Shadowmuzzle (silence)
- On the Stormwaker Frame, allows new spells: Bind, Gravity, Stun, Blaze/Shock/Ice Spikes.