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For an overview of Ripper models in the Fallout series of games, see Ripper (weapon).
Jack
Ripper FO3
Ripper icon
Requirements
SkillMelee Weapons
Attack statistics
Dmg/Attack
30 (36.5)
DPS
30 (36.5)
Crit Dmg
15
Crit % Mult
x1
Attacks/Sec
1AP65
Other
Weight6Value200
Item HP800
Repair
Rippers
Editor ID?
Base ID000c6e5b
Perk Effects
Perks (dam.)
 
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Jack is a melee weapon found in Fallout 3.

Characteristics[]

Jack is a unique variant of the uncommon melee weapon, the Ripper. It is equal in power per single hit to its cousin, but has a higher potential damage rate, due to its slight but noticeable boost to the critical hit rate. It also does an extra 50% damage against limbs.

The higher critical chance increases the power of this weapon enormously because it hits over 30 times per second. The listed weapon damage is divided over the individual hits, but the critical bonus damage is not. This means every hit has a normal chance to critical and do the full critical bonus damage.

If one performs a sneak attack critical with the Better Criticals perk while holding this weapon, he/she has the chance to do a brutal 60+ damage hit... 30 times in a second!

With a Luck of 10, Melee Weapons of 100, and all damage related perks, Jack can rip and kill any enemy in less than five seconds. This makes it one of the most devastating melee weapons.

Variants[]

Comparison[]

Name Dmg/att DPS Att/sec Crit mult Crit dmg AP cost Weight Item HP Value
Ripper 30 30 1 x0 0 65 6 600 100
Jack 30 30 1 x1 15 65 6 800 200

Location[]

After the The Waters of Life quest, Jack will appear in the Deathclaw Sanctuary, on the body of the second dead Enclave officer in the southern area of the cave. The body is surrounded by other dead bodies, including that of a giant ant on occasion. If all deathclaws have previously been killed, then the Enclave officer will spawn with a very low amount of health - approximately 2 bars.

Behind the scenes[]

  • This weapon's name is a reference to Jack the Ripper, the first recorded serial killer in history. This weapon's Edit ID in the G.E.C.K. is also "WeapUniqueJackTheRipper".

Bugs[]

  • PlayStation 3Icon ps3 The Ripper will stop making the chainsaw noise while held against a solid object.
  • Xbox 360Icon xbox360 The Enclave officer will not appear

Videos[]

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