Mantis Gauntlet

The mantis gauntlet is a weapon in Fallout: New Vegas.

Characteristics
Visually, the weapon consists of a severed mantis forelegs, reinforced with metal bars and leather straps and fitted to the wielder's forearm by a medical brace or something similar. A handle on the "blade" allows stability.

Although it takes some time and investment, with a certain combination of perks and items, this weapon can be one of the most deadly in the game, because of its x3 critical chance. With Finesse, Ninja, and a 1st Recon Beret, complemented by Heavy Handed, Bloody Mess, Lord Death, Better Criticals, Slayer, Melee Hacker, Stealth Girl, and Piercing Strike, you will critical hit every time for around 91 damage (38.5+(1.75*30)), and have a DPS of over 257.53 (91*2.83). With sneak attack criticals it can do 191.1 damage (91*2.1).

Locations
The mantis gauntlet is rarely sold by certain weapons vendors, even those dealing in very rare items.


 * Quartermaster Bardon at the Hoover Dam. (Level 12 or above)
 * The Great Khan Armorer at the Great Khan armory near Spring Mt. Ranch State Park. (Level 12 or above and good reputation with the Great Khans)
 * Mick of Mick & Ralph's in Freeside. (Level 12 or above)
 * Miguel's Pawn Shop in Westside. (Level 12 or above)
 * Blake at the Crimson Caravan Company. (Level 16 or above)

The mantis gauntlet is also found very commonly at higher levels in Honest Hearts, often used by the White Legs.

Bugs

 * When used it has the same sound effects of a power fist, unless the player uses a power attack.

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