Best Fallout 2 Ranged Weapon?

[NecroLord]

.44 Magnum for sure. The weapons you listed in the poll are all bitch weapons for power-gaming munchkins. The Magnum is for real men.

I absolutely agree with you, the .44 Magnum is an awesome weapon(especially at the beginning of the game and even at later stages). However, I listed weapons that generally stay competitive throughout the entire game, being useful against all types of enemies. The Magnum loses its edge against strong and well armored enemies(Enclave troopers, Deathclaws, Floaters and Aliens).

 

[Camel]

Eternal debate between Bozar vs Gauss rifle.
Gauss rifle for snipers.
Bozar for everyone else.

 

[NecroLord]

Eternal debate between Bozar vs Gauss rifle.
Gauss rifle for snipers.
Bozar for everyone else.

Debate between Fast Shot and Aimed Shots.
Although with the amounts of damage a proper burst does, aimed shots are really not necessary.

 

[laclongquan]

Flamer because fiery dancing of death is best~

I mean, it's no question, right~

 

[Gahbreeil]

.44 Magnum for sure. The weapons you listed in the poll are all bitch weapons for power-gaming munchkins. The Magnum is for real men.

It's snubnosed!

 

[Melcar]

With the right perks and skill distribution you can kill anyone with nearly any weapon.

 

[Snufkin]

It's possible to beat game with 44. magnum , i did it with my stupid char run.

 

[smaug]

10mm SMG​

For those sweet burst kills and the sound it makes. It also carried me through 60% of the game.

 

[†††]

It's possible to beat game with 44. magnum , i did it with my stupid char run.

In fact you only need flares and some good critical ability (might need some extra help for Horrigan)

 

[PorkyThePaladin]

.44 Magnum for sure. The weapons you listed in the poll are all bitch weapons for power-gaming munchkins. The Magnum is for real men.

I absolutely agree with you, the .44 Magnum is an awesome weapon(especially at the beginning of the game and even at later stages). However, I listed weapons that generally stay competitive throughout the entire game, being useful against all types of enemies. The Magnum loses its edge against strong and well armored enemies(Enclave troopers, Deathclaws, Floaters and Aliens).

.44 Magnum is totally fine for late/end game. You just basically need to max out a build for it and get that Slayer/Sniper thing that gives you a crit on every shot. Aim for eyes/critical areas, crit, win. I beat F2 with a .44 build.

 

[NecroLord]

I see the Bozar is currently numero uno.
Not surprised. That thing is a fucking beast.

 

[AW8]

The sledgehammer is great for knocking opponents out of your range.

 

[Wunderbar]

The sledgehammer is great for knocking opponents out of your range.

 

[NecroLord]

The sledgehammer is great for knocking opponents out of your range.

The Super Sledge?
Yeah, it has a weapon perk called "weapon knockback". Great for knocking opponents flat on their asses. This may not be the best thing to do, as you have to waste action points to get back in melee range. The Mega Power Fist is, in my opinion, the best melee(unarmed) weapon.

 

[Percy]

You can go straight down to NCR bazar and steal a Bozar from a guard at Busters if you're not ashamed to constantly reload the game/save scum.

 

[NecroLord]

You can go straight down to NCR bazar and steal a Bozar from a guard at Busters if you're not ashamed to constantly reload the game/save scum.

I think the Bozar is replaced with the slightly inferior Light Support Weapon. The guards carry that weapon with the latest patch installed.

 

[Zboj Lamignat]

Bozar gives the quickest and most reliable access to a couple 1k+ hp criticals every turn so it's that from the powergaming perspective.

From fun/availability perspective I dunno, I like a lot of them.

I never did a shotgun run, that should be fun and pleasantly not easy. Updated my thingstodoin2023.txt.

 

[NecroLord]

Bozar gives the quickest and most reliable access to a couple 1k+ hp criticals every turn so it's that from the powergaming perspective.

From fun/availability perspective I dunno, I like a lot of them.

I never did a shotgun run, that should be fun and pleasantly not easy. Updated my thingstodoin2023.txt.

As I said, Bozar should just be classified as a weapon of mass destruction...
Bonus Ranged Damage(taken two times) + Fast Shot + Better Criticals + Sniper = Maximum carnage.

 

[Fargus]

For whatever reason my current playthrough is the first time i ever had a proper sniper build. I was using gauss rifle one shotting stuff, but then i put some points into heavy weapons and tried Bozar and its a beast. Even though this thing eats a ton of ammo. I keep gauss pistol as secondary weapon because i can make 3 aimed shots in one turn with it.

Still prefer flamer and power fist though because of how amusing it is to burn a bunch of tards to a crisp and then powerfist anyone who comes for seconds.

 

[Camel]

I never did a shotgun run, that should be fun and pleasantly not easy.

Pancor Jackhammer is your friend with plentiful and cheap ammo.

 

[Nikanuur]

"The best" is questionable in this case, but my favorite was the rare "Blade runner" 0.223 pistol. Iconic over 9000 and it was strong enough to do those extraordinary crits, sometimes killing even stronger opponents in one head shot.

 

[Fargus]

Also had some fun arming npcs. I gave 223 pistol to Sulik and Jackhammer to Cassidy. They can both shoot twice even if damage is pretty shit. Cassidy knocks people out with it. Gave Miria (Miria mod not original useless cunt npc) a gauss pistol, Vic uses Gauss Rifle, gave Kitsune (1 of 3 new companions you get from EPA if you have restoration project) G11 because why not. Wish i could give them all a bozar, but ai in fallout games is too retarded. I've seen armed guards burst firing and just shredding their caravan bosses in the first turn despite always warning you to put your weapon away if you get too close. Shit is so funny.

 

[Cael]

P90c is the most fun. Decent range, low AP burst/aim fire, and most plentiful JHP ammo.

Bladerunner pistol is the only ranged weapon I'd put on Sulik.

Both Vic and Cassidy gets sniper/gauss rifles. Kitsune, too, if I get her.

Marcus gets the laser rifle.

See the theme? I hate getting shot in the ass by my own companions...

 

[NecroLord]

I agree.
Never give companions burst weapons.
It's a Fallout axiom.
Cassidy is a monster with the Gauss Rifle, as is Skynet.
Marcus is better off with a Turbo Plasma Rifle or Pulse Rifle.

 

[Cael]

I agree.
Never give companions burst weapons.
It's a Fallout axiom.
Cassidy is a monster with the Gauss Rifle, as is Skynet.
Marcus is better off with a Turbo Plasma Rifle or Pulse Rifle.

Both those have range issues. Laser is the only one with a good range.