Plasma rifle (Fallout 4)

The plasma rifle is a weapon in Fallout 4.

Characteristics
The plasma rifle is an adaptable urban warfare weapon that can be used as a sniper rifle, assault weapon, shotgun, or 'plasma flamethrower'. It is usually encountered later in the game and found on technologically advanced opponents, although at even higher levels it can be found on raiders and legendary enemies.

Conversions
The rifle is usually found as a pistol, that has to be upgraded to rifle status through the weapons workbench. A full stock gives it the rifle status, but also gives it other advantages such as enhanced accuracy and bashing damage. Compared to the previous iterations, this rifle's projectiles travel much faster, and causes ballistic damage with energy damage as opposed to just energy. This is a good weapon for facing high tier enemies, with its dual damage types and up to 200 points of overall damage per shot when fully upgraded.

This weapon is comparatively harder to find than other energy weapons, and has a much more valuable ammunition type. Consider using it as a high damage secondary assault weapon, with a weapon of the more common variety as a primary.

Locations
Can begin to be found on enemies past level 30, although it may begin to spawn in shops at level 25+.