Chainsaw (Fallout: New Vegas)

The chainsaw is a weapon in Fallout: New Vegas.

Characteristics
An old fusion-powered chainsaw makes a fine melee weapon following the nuclear holocaust. It's heavy, but deals lots of damage. You'll need a Strength of 7, and a Melee Weapons skill of 75 to use it effectively.

The chainsaw is similar in operation and use to the auto axe from the Fallout 3 add-on The Pitt. In many ways, it is used similar to the Ripper in that it can be used to either slash at an enemy or stab and continue to cause damage. Also like the Ripper, it does a catastrophic level of damage if used in V.A.T.S. attacks. It possesses a special attack, called Scrap Heap (+25% damage, costs 5 extra AP) that is usable in V.A.T.S.; this attack is a 2-handed downward swing with the chainsaw.

Note that the chainsaw, along with the Ripper, is one of two weapons in Fallout: New Vegas that computer-controlled non-player characters use differently than the player. Rather than use the thrust attack, they use the V.A.T.S.-styled slash. This is something to be feared, since this slash deals truly horrifying levels of damage; if an enemy using it gets a lucky strike, they can kill a low-to-medium-leveled Courier in a single blow.

Locations

 * One can be found in Vault 3, equipped by the Fiends leader, Motor-Runner.
 * The Caesar's Legion blacksmith and Veteran Legionaries have a random chance to have a chainsaw equipped.
 * It may rarely be used by Viper and Jackal gang members once the player is at a sufficient level.
 * It can sometimes be purchased at Hoover Dam from Bardon.
 * Once in a great while, Blake at the Crimson Caravan Company will also have it for sale.
 * It can also be purchased from Mick at Mick & Ralph's occasionally.
 * It can sometimes be purchased from the Great Khan Armorer.
 * One can be found inside the Caesar's Legion Safehouse.
 * It can be found on some Legionaries at Cottonwood Cove.
 * It is carried by centurions during the second battle of Hoover Dam.

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