Gauss minigun (Fallout 76)

The Gauss minigun is a ranged weapon .
==Characteristics==
The Gauss minigun is a powerful, automatic ballistic weapon that rapidly fires 2mm electromagnetic cartridges that explode on impact. Compared to the .50 cal machine gun, the Gauss minigun has increased damage, accuracy, and nearly twice the magazine size. It can be further upgraded to deal energy damage, increase ammo capacity, and greatly increase fire rate. When crafted, Gauss miniguns use legendary modules, becoming legendary weapons with randomly determined effects.
As with other Wastelanders weapons only accessible with gold bullion, Gauss miniguns cannot be traded, dropped, or sold to vendors.
===Crafting===
Gauss miniguns are always crafted at the maximum level available to the player character. The weapon will be a one-star, two-star, or three-star legendary weapon with randomly determined effects.
===Weapon modifications===
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==Locations==
* The Gauss minigun can be crafted at a weapons workbench if the corresponding plan is known. The plan can be bought from Mortimer for 750 gold bullion with a Raiders reputation of Ally.
* Once the plan is known, Gauss miniguns may be found as legendary weapons, earned either as quest rewards or obtained via crafting.
==Notes==
* The Gauss minigun takes its damage perks from the Heavy Gunner set, but its ammunition counts as an energy weapon and uses Batteries Included for weight reduction.
* Affected by the Grounded mutation.
==Behind the scenes==
* Joon Choi concepted the Gauss minigun, recreating the MEC Gauss minigun seen in Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel.Joon Choi Gauss minigun conceptsTumblr, collected by JCB2077
* The Gauss minigun, pistol, and shotgun were designed as weapons made by a single manufacturer.Tumblr, collected by JCB2077
==Bugs==
* Unlocking the Prime receiver will not unlock the ability to craft ultracite 2mm electromagnetic cartridges.
* When modified with the Tesla dynamo or Tesla capacitor, the gauss projectile's explosion will deal 100% of the energy damage instead of the intended 15%Fixed in patch 1.7.11.12
==Gallery==
Gauss Minigun Tri.png|Tri barrel mod
Gauss Minigun Penta.png|Penta barrel mod
FO76 Gauss minigun render.png|Bethesda render
==References==
Non-game
Category:Wastelanders weapons
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