Gauss Rifle (Fallout 76)

The Gauss Rifle is a ranged weapon

Characteristics
The Gauss Rifle utilizes 2mm electromagnetic cartridges by default, which produce a brief, blue trail when fired. The weapon may be charged for a more powerful attack by holding the fire input for at least one second. The charge level is displayed numerically by Nixie tubes on the rear of the receiver. The Gauss Rifle projectile explodes upon impact and will deal explosive physical damage equal to 15% of the weapon's base damage. The explosive damage will be the same regardless of charge. When using the standard capacitors, the Gauss Rifle may be fired a total of five times before having to reload.

The Gauss Rifle can be modified with a variety of attachments including upgraded capacitors, barrel shrouds, and a suppressor. Its appearance may be customized with paints. When using the prime capacitors, the Gauss Rifle will swap to using Ultracite 2mm elctromagnetic cartridges. The weapon will always benefit from the Rifleman perk cards regardless of mod configuration.

Weapon modifications

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Paintjobs

 * Amateur Inventor paint
 * Night Terror paint
 * Presidential paint

Locations

 * The Whitespring bunker - Sold in the military wing command center.
 * Watoga Station - Sold by the vendor bot.
 * Abandoned mine shaft 4 - On the back shelf in the small shed.
 * Watoga Underground - In Silo 4, in a workstation, on a middle shelf, on a rectangular crate.
 * Randomly awarded by events/quests in the Cranberry Bog.
 * Dropped by deathclaws and scorchbeasts.

Crafting

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Behind the scenes
The Presidential paint was originally the skin for a unique Gauss Rifle which was cut from the game. The Presidential Gauss rifle would have been a reward for completing Event: Race for the Presidency.