Ripper (GRA)

The Ripper (GRA) is a weapon

Gameplay
This Ripper has been specially designed by the Gun Runners to accept modifications, unlike its standard variant. It is considered an improved holdout weapon.

Special attack
It has a special Long Cut attack that does 50% damage in V.A.T.S. at the cost of 20 less action points (requires a Melee skill of 50).

Durability
The Ripper (GRA) can successfully strike 5,995 times, or 8,995 times when equipped with the heavy-duty chain, from full condition before breaking.

Modifications

 * Ripper heavy duty chain - Increases weapon condition by 50%.
 * Ripper Carbide Teeth - Increases damage by 10.
 * Ripper silent motor

Variants

 * Ripper - The common variant found in the Mojave Wasteland.
 * Arcade Gannon's Ripper - The variant used only by Arcade Gannon.

Locations

 * Gun Runners, sold by Vendortron.
 * Novac, sold by Cliff Briscoe.
 * Freeside, sold by Mick.
 * Various merchants around the Mojave Wasteland.

Bugs
Due to an engine bug, the Ignore DT/DR effect does not apply correctly and because of this, Piercing Strike gives a marked improvement in DPS.