Normally we'd look at the weapon both beneath the one here, and above it level wise, however the only ice weapon listed below this one in level is the Sleet Storm and that is a crystal weapon. Not really a fair comparison at all. So let's just call this Niode toy ground zero and see how it stacks against its higher level cousin.
At level 20 we have the Blue Reaper with its straight damage of 29, speed of 96, and ability of an 8% Freeze.
Four levels less nets you more damage with 45 vs 29, more speed with 101 vs 96, and better weapon abilities with Freeze going up by one percent here for 9% total, and tacks on the Slow ability at (3) as well.
Given it's better overall than the Blue Reaper I can see why they were selling out so fast. It's simply a better, faster, stronger weapon all the way across the board. Especially for the level it is available to so early. As always folks be smart stick this on a mecha that specializes in ice damage, or at least is geared up for ice with its equipment, and never neglect your skill point allocation.
Submitted by Pat Willis#224534