From Misfits Nuclear Wasteland
Ranged Weapons
Ranged weapons dominate most fights in the Wasteland. They cover everything from scavenged pipe guns and revolvers to laser rifles, plasma weapons, and heavy support guns.
Categories
| Category
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Description
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| Small Guns |
Pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, and SMGs using conventional ammo.
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| Big Guns |
Heavy support weapons such as miniguns, flamers, and launchers.
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| Laser Weapons |
Laser weapons powered by energy cells.
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| Plasma Weapons |
High-damage plasma arms using advanced energy ammunition.
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Common Ammunition
| Ammo
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Notes
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| 9mm Magazine |
Common pistol ammo. Wide availability.
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| 10mm Magazine |
Standard NCR sidearm ammo.
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| .45 Magazine |
Harder-hitting pistol round.
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| 5.56 Magazine |
Standard rifle round. Used by faction militaries.
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| 7.62 Magazine |
Chinese military standard. Less common.
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| .308 Magazine |
Precision long-range round.
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| Energy Cell |
Powers laser weapons. Found in Brotherhood and Enclave caches.
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| Plasma Cell |
Powers plasma weapons. Rare and expensive.
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Field Maintenance
Weapons degrade with use, poor storage, and abuse. A badly maintained gun is less accurate, more likely to malfunction, and far more dangerous to rely on in a long fight. Keep your gear clean and in good repair.