Missile Launcher (Fallout 3)


 * The Fallout 1 and 2 version of this weapon has a slightly different name, the Rocket Launcher.
 * Fallout 3 also has an item called a Rock-It Launcher.



The Missile Launcher is commonly wielded by Super Mutants, Enclave Soldiers, Raiders, and Sentry Bot's have a built in missile launcher (Missiles can be found on their bodies, but not the launchers). Enemies with Missile Launchers can be problematic, as they will fire multiple missiles, often taking the player by surprise and immediately crippling limbs and severely damaging hit points. They will often inadvertently hit vehicles which will cause a huge explosion similar to a Fat Man Mini Nuke detonation, so avoid all in-tact vehicles when an enemy wielding a Missile Launcher is spotted. The advantages for the player is the weapon's large size, which makes it easier to shoot out of an enemy's hands, and that when wielded by raiders, they tend to be in very poor condition. One can be found in the National Guard Depot Armory along with several missiles for it on the nearby shelf. This is a VERY USEFUL weapon for taking out enemies working in close groups and large enemies like Super Mutants.

Note also that the Missile Launcher will "home-in" on certain objects, most notably the heads of several enemy robot types, giving a much larger chance to hit their head from even medium to long range distances.