Ripper (Fallout 4)

The Ripper is a melee weapon in Fallout 4.

Background
A weapon used by the military before the war, most likely in hand to hand combat or as a utility, like a crovel tool.

Characteristics
The ripper is a chain-blade type weapon that has very high DPS. Unlike it's 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 power melee attack button that is present in Fallout 4. It can also be used with mods to disarm targets. However, when executing a V.A.T.S. critical attack, the Ripper seems to only do 1 hit of its otherwise 5 hit attack per non-critical V.A.T.S. attack; this may be a bug.

Locations
One location for the Ripper is in the West Everett Estates (a super mutant hideout), more specifically inside a shack next to a yellow house, just before the entrance to Backyard Bunker. Inside just beside the entrance to the bunker, on a cabinet you will find the Ripper. It can also be bought from Arturo, in Diamond City. Additionally, Ripper weapons with legendary effects can be looted randomly from legendary enemies.