Gauss rifle (Fallout 4)

	Fallout 4 weapon Gauss Rifle
	Type Rifle Damage Damage 110 Damage Type Ballistic Attacks Ammo Type 2mm electromagnetic cartridge Ammo Cap. 7 Attack Rate 6.66 rps Range Standard: 54.84 m (179.91 ft) Shielded: 62.15 m (203.89 ft) Accuracy 69 Weapon Modification Slots Barrel Stock Capacitor Sights Muzzle Weapon Versions The Last Minute Other Weight 15.8 Value 300 Technical Editor ID GaussRifle Base ID 000d1eb0

 

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The Gauss Rifle uses magnetic induction to propel a projectile at incredible, and devastating speed. Each shot can be "charged" for maximum damage by keeping the trigger held in for a moment before releasing.

”— Fallout 4 loading screen hints

The Gauss rifle is a weapon in Fallout 4.

Background

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The Gauss rifle is a coilgun, a type of projectile accelerator, which uses electromagnetic coils configured as a linear motor to accelerate ferromagnetic or conductive projectiles to extreme velocities. Though these weapons were historically suffering from a number of difficulties, focused on discharging the coils in sequence or providing enough power for the coils, these design issues were overcome by German scientists in the 21st century and entered limited service. This class of weapons is named in honor of the German mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss, responsible for formulating the math underlying the magnetic acceleration principle of coilguns.

An interesting variation on the same basic principle of magnetic acceleration, this Gauss rifle utilities a pan magazine, which stores cartridges perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

Characteristics

One of the most powerful and rare weapons in the game, the Gauss rifle is unique in that damage depends on the amount of charge provided by the internal generator. Holding down the fire button charges the weapon up, and it takes about 1.5 seconds for the charge to reach maximum capacity (and damage). The weapon fires when the button is released. This makes it an excellent weapon for surprise sniping tactics, as the charge time does not matter if enemies cannot make out the direction of the assault. Still, tapping the firing button allows for a higher firing rate at the expense of damage for those that wish to charge their enemies and blast them to pieces.

Crafting

With the Contraptions Workshop add-on, Gauss rifles can be manufactured using a heavy weapon forge.

Components		Requirements		Products
15 Adhesive 14 Aluminum 4 Circuitry 2 Nuclear material 15 Screw 2 Silver 4 Spring 3 Steel 8 Wood		Heavy weapon forge		1 Gauss rifle

Modifications

Barrel

Slot	Damage	Effect	Range	Accuracy	Weight	Value	Cost	Perks required
Standard		+10% AP cost +3% iron sight transition	15 x Base	+40% (sighted) -50% (hip fire) -15% recoil	+50%	+10%	Adhesive 4 Aluminum 10 Screw 5	None
Shielded	+25%	+10% AP cost +3% iron sight transition	17 x Base	+40% (sighted) -50% (hip fire) -15% recoil	+50%	+35%	Adhesive 9 Aluminum 15 Lead 10 Screw 8	Gun Nut 3

Stock

Slot	Fire Rate	Accuracy	Weight	Value	Cost	Perks required
Full Stock	+20% AP cost +10% iron sights transition	+7% stability +40% sighted accuracy -20% recoil	+30%	+30%	Adhesive 5 Screw 6 Wood 8	None
Recoil Compensating Stock	+20% AP cost +10% iron sights transition	+7% stability +40% sighted accuracy -30% recoil	+45%	+50%	Adhesive 8 Aluminum 9 Rubber 2 Screw 8 Spring 6	Gun Nut 4

Capacitor

Slot	Damage	Capacity	Effect	Accuracy	Weight	Value	Cost	Perks required
Half Capacitors		7	+5% AP cost +1% iron sights transition	0	+15%	+10%	Adhesive 4 Aluminum 2 Circuitry 4 Nuclear material 2 Screw 4	None
Full Capacitors	+25%	10	+10% AP cost +3% iron sights transition	0	+20%	+35%	Adhesive 6 Aluminum 4 Circuitry 8 Nuclear material 4 Screw 8	Gun Nut 3 Science! 2
Capacitor Boosting Coil	+50%	20	+10% AP cost +3% iron sights transition	0	+40%	+65%	Adhesive 8 Aluminum 4 Circuitry 8 Gold 5 Nuclear material 5	Gun Nut 4 Science! 3

Sights

Name	Effects		Accuracy	Weight	Value	Cost	Perks required
Standard Sights				+2.5%	+2.5%	Adhesive 2 Aluminum 2 Steel 3	None
Short Scope	-20% base stability +30% AP cost +10% iron sight transition	4x scope	+20% (sighted)	+20%	+20%	Adhesive 2 Glass 1 Screw 2 Steel 3	None
Reflex Sight	-15% AP cost -10% iron sight transition	1.5x scope	+15% (sighted)	+10%	+25%	Adhesive 2 Aluminum 2 Glass 1 Nuclear material 2 Screw 2 Silver 1	Gun Nut 3 Science! 1
Medium Scope	-20% base stability +40% AP cost +15% iron sight transition	6x scope	+20% (sighted)	+25%	+40%	Adhesive 3 Glass 2 Screw 2 Steel 4	Gun Nut 4 Science! 1
Long Scope	-20% base stability +50% AP cost +20% iron sight transition	10x scope	+20% (sighted)	+30%	+50%	Adhesive 4 Glass 4 Screw 4 Steel 5	Gun Nut 4 Science! 1
Short Night Vision Scope	4x night-vision scope -20% base stability +30% AP cost +10% iron sight transition	4x scope	+20% (sighted)	+20%	+65%	Adhesive 4 Aluminum 5 Circuitry 1 Fiber optics 1 Glass 2 Nuclear material 3 Screw 2 Silver 2	Gun Nut 4 Science! 2
Medium Night Vision Scope	6x night-vision scope -20% base stability +40% AP cost +15% iron sight transition	6x scope	+20% (sighted)	+25%	+75%	Adhesive 4 Aluminum 6 Circuitry 2 Fiber optics 2 Glass 2 Nuclear material 4 Screw 2 Silver 2	Gun Nut 4 Science! 2
Long Night Vision Scope	10x night-vision scope -20% base stability +50% AP cost +20% iron sight transition	10x scope	+20% (sighted)	+30%	+85%	Adhesive 5 Aluminum 7 Circuitry 3 Fiber optics 2 Glass 5 Nuclear material 6 Screw 4	Gun Nut 4 Science! 2
Short Recon Scope	-20% stability +30% AP cost +10% iron sights transition	x4 zoom (monochrome, target tracking)	+20% sighted accuracy	+35%	+100%	Adhesive 6 Aluminum 8 Circuitry 4 Crystal 6 Fiber optics 4 Nuclear material 7 Screw 5	Gun Nut 4 Science! 1
Long Recon Scope	-20% stability +50% AP cost +20% iron sights transition	x10 zoom (monochrome, target tracking)	+20% sighted accuracy	+35%	+100%	Adhesive 6 Aluminum 8 Circuitry 4 Crystal 6 Fiber optics 4 Nuclear material 7 Screw 5	Gun Nut 4 Science! 1

Muzzle

Slot	Effects	Range	Weight	Value	Cost	Perks required
No Muzzle					None	None
Compensator	-50% recoil per shot +75% better recoil arc	-1.5 x Base	+20%	+50%	Adhesive 6 Aluminum 7 Screw 4	Gun Nut 3 Science! 1
Suppressor	-75% recoil per shot Weapon is suppressed to Quiet	-2.5 x Base	+25%	+100%	Adhesive 8 Aluminum 9 Fiberglass< 5 Screw 6	Gun Nut 4 Science! 2

Locations

Loot

• Skylanes flight 1981: Inside the secret compartment.
• Can be found aboard The Prydwen inside Proctor Teagan's cage.

Merchants

• Sold by Ronnie Shaw.
• Sold by Tinker Tom.

Non-player characters

• Commonly used by Railroad heavies

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