Laser Rifles

[NoahIlDuce]

I want to start dabbling after being a fixer slave, should i go for regular or ultracite. what mods and legendaries should i go for? i cant find too much recent information in my google searches.

[Salem Graves]

If you're just asking Laser rifles specifically, I dunno. But I've started dabbling in energy weapons lately and I'm really loving the Gauss rifle and Tesla rifle.

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Difference between them is the Ultracite version fires faster but does less base damage and is a green colour beam vs red of the standard laser gun.

I have used both and do not think there is a huge difference from one type to the other. My main character is an energy commando build and has a Quad, crit damage Ultracite laser rifle that does ok. You cannot get the AP cost in vats very low so that is an issue compared to say the Fixer and Handmade rifles most players are used to.

If you use it in Vats you will want to use the mods that reduce the vats AP cost same as all other guns. Otherwise just use whatever you prefer.

[Eriskumma]

Difference between normal and Ultracite laser isn't massive. In general Ultracite is better for full auto, especially if you get one with faster fire rate legendary modifier, and normal laser has slightly higher damage per hit but slower fire rate. If you use vats try getting less vats action point cost for 3rd star, lasers are quite AP hungry otherwise. Also they are noisy so not optimal for stealthy builds.
EDIT. Ninja'd by IFH.

[Wade]

I've tried all rifles and laser rifles suck big time. They look cool and all, but do minimal damage. I dont use bloody builds so maybe that's a factor too, but lasers really suck.

[virpyre]

Normal fires a distinct red beam, has higher damage output, decent rate of fire and ammo capacity. The Laser Gun plan is also harder to get as it can't be bought from any world vendor it's only available in Containers, Enemies, Seasonal content, Treasure maps, Quests and World spawns.

Ultracite fires a distinct yellow-green beam, has a faster rate of fire but lower damage output, do more damage to Scorched enemies. The Ultracite Laser Gun plan is always available at Brotherhood vendor located in The Whitespring Resort and at Vendor bot Phoenix in Watoga Shopping Plaza as long as your Level is 30+.

[Vazzi]

i use the regular (higher dmg) with a bloodied rifleman build. it works pretty well.

[NoahIlDuce]

Thanks guys, I guess depending on what I get my hands on I’ll adapt then.

[PotatoBasket]

Originally posted by NoahIlDuce:

Thanks guys, I guess depending on what I get my hands on I’ll adapt then.

Remember to do the science perks for laser guns :)
Enclave plasma is what you want. A quad is a beautiful thing to turn it auto, too. Or flamer. Enclave plasma is top tier, but standard plasma is right under it - more mods.

That there philosophy is the best to have, with one addition; adapt and have fun : if that thing you're doing is lame or frustrating drop it like the hot turd it is.

**Try the radium rifle if you want a bad gun. It's fun for RPing. Plus it's a funny gun.

[NoahIlDuce]

Originally posted by PotatoBasket:

Originally posted by NoahIlDuce:

Thanks guys, I guess depending on what I get my hands on I’ll adapt then.

Remember to do the science perks for laser guns :)
Enclave plasma is what you want. A quad is a beautiful thing to turn it auto, too. Or flamer. Enclave plasma is top tier, but standard plasma is right under it - more mods.

That there philosophy is the best to have, with one addition; adapt and have fun if that thing you're doing is lame or frustrating drop it like the hot turd it is.

**Try the radium rifle if you want a bad gun. It's fun for RPing. Plus it's a funny gun.

Thanks for the suggestions, yea I have my plasmas from way back, I just wanted to try something new, even if it was bad, I’ll switch to the Meta for events lol.