Ripper (Fallout 4)

The Ripper is a melee weapon in Fallout 4.

Background
A short-bladed, chainsaw-like device that was used by the military before the Great War, most likely used both as a weapon and as a general-purpose cutting tool.

Characteristics
The Ripper is a chain-blade type weapon that has very high DPS. Unlike its implementation in previous Fallout games, it can execute a powerful slashing attack on command outside of V.A.T.S. thanks to the addition of a separate melee power attack button. It is affected by the same perks as all melee weapons.

A Ripper normally inflicts 7 hits per attack in V.A.T.S.; though each individual hit is weak, the attacks occur in quick succession, giving the weapon very high damage per second. When executing a V.A.T.S. critical attack, there is a special animation, striking opponents from a downward angle rather than stabbing them.

Variants

 * Reckoning, which is sold by Smiling Larry either during a random encounter or at a weapon emporium if he is recruited as a settler. Reckoning allows the Sole Survivor take 15% less damage when standing and not moving.
 * The Harvester, a unique Ripper found in Echo Lake Lumber.

Locations

 * One location for the Ripper is in the West Everett Estates, more specifically inside a shack next to a yellow house, just before the entrance to the backyard bunker. Inside, just beside the entrance to the bunker on a cabinet, one will find the Ripper.
 * Can be purchased from the following vendors:
 * KL-E-0 at Kill or Be Killed in Goodneighbor.
 * Arturo Rodriguez at Commonwealth Weaponry in Diamond City.
 * Cricket throughout the Commonwealth and at Bunker Hill.
 * Tinker Tom at Railroad HQ.
 * May also spawn on high level Gunners.