Ripper (weapon)

The RipperTM vibroblade is a melee weapon found in Fallout, Fallout 2, Fallout 3 and Fallout Tactics. Powered by a small energy cell, the chainblade rips and tears into its target.

Fallout 3
Rare compared to other melee weapons in Fallout 3, the Ripper is unique as a player can hold down the attack button and an enemy at melee range will continuously receive damage. It does considerably more damage if used with V.A.T.S. It also does not require an energy source, unlike in previous games, though it seems to deteriorate quite quickly in use.

Locations

 * One can be found in the Marigold Station, behind the locked door with the turning light.
 * A Ripper can be found on the AntAgonizer.
 * It can be bought at Tenpenny Tower from Chief Gustavo.
 * Outcast gatekeeper Protector Henry Casdin at Fort Independence can be seen carrying a Ripper, if he has not picked up a better weapon from the occasional random encounter.
 * There are around 5 Rippers in Andale, both in the basement and in the shed.
 * 2 can sometimes be found in the Underworld at Tulip's store.
 * Enclave soldiers occasionally carry them and will rush at you with them while some of their squad covers them from afar.
 * 2 can be bought from Knight Captain Durga in the Citadel.
 * Can sometimes be found at the shop in Little Lamplight.
 * Can sometimes be bought from Flak 'N Shrapnel's in Rivet City.
 * Some Brotherhood of Steel members around the Citadel have them. To get one via BoS Paladins and avoid Karma loss, wait for a Super-Mutant to attack, and the BoS member wielding the ripper to rush. Occasionally, another Paladin wielding a missile-launcher will shoot a rocket at the mutant, killing both, and allowing you to loot the corpse.

Trivia

 * This weapon may be a nod to the chainswords from the Warhammer 40K universe, as the one-handed design is strikingly similar.
 * Horror movies like Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) could very well have been the prime source of influence.
 * This weapon's name could be a reference to the notorious killer, Jack the Ripper. As a matter of fact there is a Ripper in fallout 3 called Jack.  (Jack the Ripper)

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