Cryolator

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	For the cut makeshift weapon that was to appear in Fallout 3, see Cryolator (Fallout 3).

	Fallout 4 weapon Cryolator
	Type Heavy weapon Damage Damage 21 Damage Type Energy Attacks Ammo Type Cryo round Ammo Cap. 25 Attack Rate 90 Range 71 Accuracy 66 Weapon Modification Slots Barrel, stock, sights Other Weight 13.2 Value 302 Technical Base ID 00171b2b

 

The Cryolator is a unique weapon in Fallout 4.

Background

While waiting to the all-clear signal from Vault-Tec, the overseer of Vault 111 tinkered with some components and chemicals around the Vault. The Cryolator was the result, a prototype that made cryonic freezing portable.

Characteristics

The Cryolator is similar to the flamer, but propels super-chilled nitrogen gas instead of flammable liquid fuel. Consistent exposure to the cloud of cryonic material will eventually freeze most enemies (although large enemies like super mutant behemoths and mirelurk queens cannot be frozen).

The weapon uses rare and expensive ammunition rapidly, meaning discretion must be exercised for continuous use of this weapon. The crystallizing barrel modification remedies this issue by enabling the Cryolator to fire individual cryonic capsules. In addition to being more ammunition friendly, these capsules deal additional ballistic damage. Because it is a heavy weapon, the Cryolator therefore benefits from the Heavy Gunner perk.

Modifications

Barrel

Name	Effect	Damage	Fire rate	Range	Accuracy	Weight	Value	Cost	Required perks
Standard	Standard	0	0	0	0	0	0	Circuitry 2 Glass 3 Plastic 3 Screw 3 Steel 4
Crystallizing	Shoots cryogenic capsules; superior range	20 (physical)	0	132	4	5	40	Adhesive 4 Circuitry 4 Fiber optics 3 Glass 3 Plastic 7 Screw 6 Steel 7

Stock

Name	Effects	Damage	Fire rate	Range	Accuracy	Weight	Value	Cost	Required perks
Standard	Better recoil	0	0	0	0	0	0	Adhesive 6 Plastic 2 Screw 8 Steel 13
Recoil compensating stock	Exceptional recoil	0	0	0	6	1.5	45	ADhesive 6 Aluminum 11 Fiberglass 11 Rubber 1 Screw 8 Spring 6

Sights

Name	Effect	Damage	Fire rate	Range	Accuracy	Weight	Value	Cost	Required perks
Standard	Standard	0	0	0	0	0	0	Adhesive 1 Plastic 2 Steel 2
Glow sights	Improved focus and better sighted accuracy	0	0	0	1	0	17	Adhesive 3 Nuclear material 2 Plastic 3 Steel 3

Locations

• Vault 111: Inside a Master-locked case in the Overseer's office. Can be retrieved by commanding Dogmeat to find weapons.

Sound

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References

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