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| accuracy = 16
| accuracy = 16
| shots = 6
| shots = 6
| ammoperaction = 6
| maxammo = 42
| maxammo = 42
| id = Chaingun
| id = Chaingun
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| canbuild = yes
| canbuild = yes
| candisassemble = yes
| candisassemble = yes
| colorstr = &y
| tilecolors = yc
| renderstr = )
| renderstr = )
| extra = {{Extra info|twohanded = yes | metal = yes}}
| extra = {{Extra info|twohanded = yes | metal = yes}}
| inheritingfrom = BaseHeavyWeapon
| inheritingfrom = BaseMagazineHeavyWeapon
| dynamictable = {{Dynamic object|Guns|Chaingun}}
| dynamictable = {{Dynamic object|Guns|Chaingun}} </br>{{Dynamic object|Items|Chaingun}}
| desc = This is a basic single-barrel chain-loaded rifle, powered by a simple, self-winding flywheel.
| unidentifiedimage = chaingun unidentified.png
| unidentifiedname = strange tubes
| unidentifiedaltname = strange tubes
| supportedmods = MissileWeaponMods,FirearmMods,CommonMods,HeavyWeaponMods,MagazineMods
| desc = A chrome chain wraps around a self-winding flywheel and is spotted with grease dew. One long barrel is nicked with steel scarring.


{{Qud shader|rules|{{(}}Weapon Class: Heavy Weapon
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| categories = Heavy Weapons
| categories = Heavy Weapons
| gameversion = 2.0.201.54
| gameversion = 2.0.206.57
}}
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<!-- END QBE -->The {{name}} is a mid-tier [[:Category:Heavy Weapons|heavy weapon]] that is notable for its high magazine capacity and the large number of projectiles it fires in a single shot. Because of this characteristic, the {{name}} can take down multiple targets in a single turn, and it can compete with or outperform other top-tier ranged weapons when fighting swarms of enemies or targets that do not have very high armor ([[AV]]). When fighting enemies with very high AV, a different heavy weapon or a [[:Category:Rifles|rifle]] with higher [[penetration]] may be preferred.
<!-- END QBE -->The {{name}} is a mid-tier [[:Category:Heavy Weapons|heavy weapon]] that is notable for its high magazine capacity and the large number of projectiles it fires in a single shot. Because of this characteristic, the {{name}} can take down multiple targets in a single turn, and it can compete with or outperform other top-tier ranged weapons when fighting swarms of enemies or targets that do not have very high armor ([[AV]]). When fighting enemies with very high AV, a different heavy weapon or a [[:Category:Rifles|rifle]] with higher [[penetration]] may be preferred.

Latest revision as of 21:35, 18 January 2024

chaingun
8
PV
♥
1d6
average: 3.5range: 1-6
$
250.00
Commerce Value
40
lbs.
Weight
Ammo Type

lead slug

Accuracy
Shots per Action

6

Ammo per Action

6

Max Ammo

42

Complexity

4

Tier

4

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Can Disassemble

yes

Can Build

yes

Tinker Skill

Tinker II

Skill Used

Heavy Weapon

Potential
Mods?Mods this item can support
(subject to additional logic & rules)

missile weapon, firearm, general, heavy weapon, magazine

Character

)

ID?Use this ID to Wish for the item

Chaingun

Spawns in

Guns
Items

Extra Info:
  • Requires two hands to wield
  • Made out of Metal
chaingun

A chrome chain wraps around a self-winding flywheel and is spotted with grease dew. One long barrel is nicked with steel scarring.

Weapon Class: Heavy Weapon
Accuracy: Low
Multiple ammo used per shot: 6
Multiple projectiles per shot: 6
-25 move speed

Perfect

The chaingun is a mid-tier heavy weapon that is notable for its high magazine capacity and the large number of projectiles it fires in a single shot. Because of this characteristic, the chaingun can take down multiple targets in a single turn, and it can compete with or outperform other top-tier ranged weapons when fighting swarms of enemies or targets that do not have very high armor (AV). When fighting enemies with very high AV, a different heavy weapon or a rifle with higher penetration may be preferred.

One of the most significant challenges of using a chaingun for an extended period of time will be keeping it supplied with enough lead slugs, because it is quite ammo-hungry. Dedicated chaingunners may want to buy all the lead slugs they can find from merchants, and also consider learning how to craft additional slugs with the relevant Tinker I schematic.

Obtaining

The chaingun can be:

References

This information is reliable as of patch 2.0.201.49.
  1. XRL.World.Encounters.EncounterObjectBuilders.RummagerJunk