10 Best Weapons In Fallout 76

, every Vault Dweller must prioritize acquiring weapons, and the best armor sets to survive the nuclear wastelands. While weapons are abundant in the RPG, it's easy to clutter your inventory with firearms that don't suit your playstyle, lack the necessary ammo, or fail to deliver enough damage against stronger enemies.

Several standout weapons can be acquired from vendors, earned through quests, or dropped by enemies. Legendary weapons often require crafting but offer powerful advantages in combat. You can significantly enhance your combat effectiveness in the game by obtaining and modifying top-tier weapons to suit various needs and ensuring a diverse arsenal.

The Gauss Minigun is an iconic weapon renowned for its ability to obliterate enemies with a single burst. This heavy gun, firing 2mm electromagnetic cartridges that explode on impact, excels in crowd control and is effective against swarms of foes. Its charging mechanism enhances its lethality, as the longer you hold the trigger, the more damage it deals, making it a powerful addition to anyone's arsenal.

Already one of the most devastating weapons, it can be upgraded to deal with additional energy damage, expand ammo capacity, and boost the fire rate. When crafted, it utilizes legendary modules, transforming into a legendary weapon with random effects. These enhancements further elevate its damage capabilities.

Like other weapons that require gold bullion in: Wastelanders, the Gauss Minigun cannot be traded, dropped, or sold to vendors.

Once you acquire the Weapon Plan, the Minigun can becrafted at a Weapons Workbench. Mortimer can purchase this for 750 gold bullion, provided you have achieved an Ally reputation with the Raiders. After acquiring the plan, Gauss Miniguns can appear as legendary weapons, obtainable through crafting or quest rewards.

Gauss Minigun Features

Stats

Type/Class

Ranged Heavy Gun

Effects

Bullets explode for 15% damage

Level

45/50

Damage

41/49

Ammo

2mm EC (Utracite)

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