For an overview of this weapon platform throughout the Fallout series, see Needler pistol. |
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The Needler pistol is a small gun in Fallout 2.
Background[]
This former scientific tool, the Bringham needler uses hypodermic darts manufactured from hard plastic and is excellent at defeating armor.[1]
Characteristics[]
AP ammo, coupled with the pistol's Weapon Penetrate perk and accuracy make it extremely useful against armored opponents, enabling very, very high criticals. Ammunition rarity is a problematic factor, however.
Weapon | Ammo | Performance vs. armor | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
None | Leather jacket | Leather armor | Metal armor | Combat armor | Power armor | Advanced power armor | ||
Needler pistol | HN cartridge |
12 - 24 |
9.6 - 19.2 |
7.5 - 16.5 |
5.6 - 14 |
4.2 - 11.4 |
0 - 7.2 |
-1.35 - 4.05 |
Needler pistol | HN AP cartridge |
24 - 48 |
19.2 - 38.4 |
16.5 - 34.5 |
14 - 30.8 |
11.4 - 25.8 |
7.2 - 21.6 |
4.05 - 14.85 |
Locations[]
- Redding: Sheriff Earl Marion carries one.
- Stables: Myron's default weapon.
- San Francisco: Used by press gangs around the city alongside Glock 86 plasma pistols.
Behind the scenes[]
Original appearance (from the Fallout 2 Official Strategies & Secrets).
References
- ↑ Item description: "{38800}{}{Needler Pistol}"
"{38801}{}{You suspect this Bringham needler pistol was once used for scientific field studies. It uses small hard-plastic hypodermic darts as ammo. Min ST: 3.}"
(PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2))