Bumper Sword

The bumper sword is a weapon in Fallout: New Vegas.

Characteristics
This two-handed melee weapon is made from scrap vehicle parts. An exhaust pipe forms the shaft, with the blade fashioned from a bumper with the license plate still attached.

Special attack
It has a special "Mauler" attack, which does 50% damage in V.A.T.S. and uses 10 more action points; additionally it has a chance to knock enemies down. Note that in Fallout: New Vegas melee weapons do double normal weapon damage when used in V.A.T.S.

It is possible to execute Mauler outside of V.A.T.S. (without the required Melee skill of 50 to perform the move) by initiating a power attack (hold attack button) while moving forward.

Durability
The bumper sword can successfully strike about 1495 times from full condition before breaking.

Variants

 * Blade of the East - a unique variant used by Legate Lanius.
 * Blade of the West - can be found on various Marked men in the Divide

Comparison

 * ¹ Includes V.A.T.S double normal weapon damage.

Locations

 * REPCONN Test Site. Carried by Davison, a nightkin found in the basement of the building.
 * Zapp's Neon Signs, in South Vegas Ruins. Visible in an open cabinet, in the office at the top of the metal staircase.
 * Black Mountain. May be carried by nightkin.
 * Black Rock Cave. One may be carried by a nightkin.