Plasma Pistol (Fallout: New Vegas)

The plasma pistol is a weapon in Fallout: New Vegas.

Characteristics
The plasma pistol returns in New Vegas, only slightly changed from its appearance in Fallout 3. Its damage has been reduced by 3 points, its AP consumption increased by 4, and its critical multiplier reduced to 1.5x from 2x. However, the biggest change is its ammo consumption; it sports double the cell capacity, at 32, but drains 2 energy cells with every shot. Still, the plasma pistol serves as a worthy sidearm, if only because of the weak nature of the laser pistol.

In patch 1.2.0.310, the plasma pistol's base damage has been increased from 22 to 33, making it an appealing starting weapon in comparison to to its Guns equivalents.

Locations

 * It can be found laying on a desk in the REPCONN Headquarters.
 * It can also be found on a table in the Gun Runners workshop.
 * You can find one early in the game under the workbench in the Mr. Gutsy house in Nipton. It is under the lowest part of the bench.
 * It is held by the Silver Rush crier in Freeside, as well as by Gloria Van Graff. There are also two pistols in the Silver Rush itself; one on the display table and another in an upstairs bedroom.
 * One can be found on Eddie if you kill him in the NCR Correctional Facility.
 * Occasionally sold by Chet in Goodsprings.
 * One in perfect condition can be found in the Hidden Valley Bunker, in Paladin Hardin's room.