Multiplas Rifle

The multiplas rifle is a weapon in Fallout: New Vegas.

Characteristics
The multiplas rifle is a plasma-based weapon, bearing a similar appearance to the plasma rifle. It is most easily distinguished by its three plasma barrels at the rifle's tip, which fire three very destructive rounds of plasma with very little spread. It uses one round per projectile, for a total ammunition consumption of three rounds per trigger press. Like most plasma-based weapons, the multiplas rifle causes a large green burst of plasma upon firing which partially obstructs view. In addition, the plasma bolts travel at a slow rate, resulting in the need to lead the shot.

Due to the fact that it fires three plasma bolts at once, it can score a critical hit for each shot outside of V.A.T.S. This attribute allows it to sometimes hit a target for a huge amount of damage per shot.

Durability
The multiplas rifle can fire a total of about 245 times using standard cells, the equivalent of 25 reloads, from full condition before breaking.

Variants

 * Plasma rifle - The common variant found in Fallout: New Vegas.
 * Van Graff plasma rifle - A special variant given by the Van Graffs.
 * Q-35 matter modulator - A unique variant of the plasma rifle.

Locations

 * Deathclaw promontory - found next to the dead prospectors wearing Remnants power armor and T-51b power armor.
 * Central sewers - located next to a locked case with an advanced radiation suit.
 * Silver Rush - there is one lying out in the counter, and another that is sold by Gloria Van Graff.
 * Followers' Safehouse - located on top of the middle bed in poor condition.
 * Ruby Hill Mine - can be found on a super mutant brute located near a table under the water, often in poor condition.
 * Crimson Caravan Company - can occasionally be bought from Blake.
 * Miguel's Pawn Shop, Westside - can be bought from Miguel.
 * East central sewers - can be found in Luke's find at level 20 or higher.
 * Zion Canyon - one can be found at Vault 22 dwellers' guard camp
 * Big MT - can be found on Y-17 trauma override harnesses.