Gauss Rifle (Fallout 4)

The Gauss rifle is a weapon in Fallout 4.

Weapon modifications

 * The barrel can be upgraded to a Shielded Barrel for better range and damage.
 * The stock can be upgraded to a Recoil Compensating stock for exceptional recoil.
 * The capacitors can be upgraded into Full Capacitors for superior ammo capacity and better damage. Alternatively a Capacitor Boosting Coil can be added for exceptional ammo capacity and superior damage.
 * The sight can be upgraded in several ways for many different effects.
 * A muzzle can be added for better recoil and recoil control, at the expense of range. Alternatively a supressor can be added for sound suppresion, exceptional recoil and better recoil control at the expense of range.

Locations
A gauss rifle is found on the Brotherhood of Steel's ship Prydwen. It's in the quartermaster's cage, behind a master lock.

The gauss rifle can occasionally be purchased from Arturo in Diamond City.[citation needed]