VT-STGR-3

==/// SUMMARY==
The VT-STGR-3 is an electric automatic shotgun that increases in strength as you damage enemies with it. This weapon is exclusive to W.I.P Testers of Defend the Statue: Nostalgic Proctors Edition (DtS:NP). It is unlocked at Wave 7 and can be purchased for 3,750$.
==/// MECHANICS==
The VT-STGR-3 doesn't use shells or magazines. Instead, it utilizes the VT-55 Battery which charges off of ammo boxes. Each shot takes 1% off of the battery, and ammo boxes have a 50% efficiency when charging the battery. This means that the VT-STGR-3 does not need to reload.
When holding [LMB], this weapon fires 3 bolts of electricity at once towards the cursor's location. This weapon will only contribute 80% of its damage to enemies, meaning that the user will miss out on 20% of the rewards for killing an enemy. 
===// VOLTAIC CONDUCTION===
The VT-STGR-3 has a unique mechanic known as Voltaic Conduction, shown as a bar in the bottom right. Filling Voltaic Conduction will improve the weapon's overall performance. The system starts off at 0%, but can increase up to a maximum of 100% as the user damages enemies with the VT-STGR-3; the amount that Voltaic Conduction is filled by is affected by the damage dealt. Shoving does not contribute to filling it.
After a period of not dealing damage to enemies with the VT-STGR-3, Voltaic Conduction will begin to drain at a constant rate, regardless of if it is equipped or not. Damaging an enemy with the VT-STGR-3 will stop the drain and refresh the timer before Voltaic Conduction drains again.
The VT-STGR-3 is granted the following stat increases per 1% Voltaic Conduction: +0.5% Accuracy, +0.625% Fire Rate, +0.75% Damage.
Additionally, at 100% Voltaic Conduction, all three stat increases are multiplied by x1.25, and the VT-STGR-3 gains a %chance to have its bolts of electricity chain to nearby enemies. The chaining strikes deal less damage the more enemies that they chain between.
The table below describes Voltaic Conduction's provided benefits.
VOLTAIC CONDUCTION	ACCURACY	FIRE RATE	DAMAGE
10% 	+5% 	+6.25% 	+7.5%
50% 	+25% 	+31.25% 	+37.5%
100% 	+62.5% 	+78.125% 	+93.75%
===// MULTIPLIERS===
Headshots deal x1.5 damage. Critical hits deal x1.5 damage.
*Armored: [x1.25]
*Structure: [x1.1]
==/// STRATEGY==
#Enemies with multiple components to attack tend to give more charge for Voltaic Conduction, so sometimes you'll be able to sneak a hit in if you're attacking other enemies and need that extra boost.
#As you build more Voltaic Conduction, your Accuracy will increase over time which will allow you to consistently damage even aerial enemies. Use this so you don't have to get close and dirty for every fight!
#Increasing your pierce by using Marksman Potion or Super Shield Potion can considerably speed up the process of filling Voltaic Conduction.
==/// TRIVIA==
#VT-STGR-3 stands for Volt-Stinger-3.
#The VT-STGR-3 pulverizes heads regardless of enemy classifications when headshotting, in contrast to other ranged weapons which only trigger headshot graphics for enemies with the Organic classification.
==/// HISTORY==
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