Special

Equalizer

A legendary energy beam weapon that provides devastating focused energy damage. Continuous beam that melts targets.

1.5xHeadshot Multiplier

Weapon Statistics

Base Damage
8
Headshot Damage
12
Rate of Fire
1000 RPM
Magazine Size
50

Damage Scenarios

No Shield (100 HP)

Shots to Kill
9
Time to Kill
0.48s

Headshots only

With Shield (100/100)

Shots to Kill
21
Time to Kill
1.20s

13 to break shield, 8 for health

Body Shots Only

Shots to Kill
25
Time to Kill
1.44s

No headshots, 100 shield + 100 HP

Pros & Cons

Strengths

  • Beam weapon (continuous)
  • Unique damage type
  • Focused energy damage

Weaknesses

  • Cannot be upgraded
  • Low damage per tick
  • Very heavy (14kg)

Combat Tips

Shield Strategy

Remember that the 1.5x headshot multiplier does NOT apply to shields. Against shielded enemies, focus on breaking the shield first (body shots are equally effective), then switch to headshots to maximize damage to their health pool.

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