Patriot GL

The Patriot GL is a weapon in Ravenfield.

## Usage

The Patriot GL is functionally very similar to its parent, the Patriot, save for two significant factors. Firstly, the rifle component carries 60 fewer reserve rounds, possesses a slightly lower projectile speed and a wider scatter pattern. In all other respects, the rifle is identical to the original Patriot.

The second, more significant factor is the attached grenade launcher, which is usable as its alt-fire. Pressing the alt-fire button, or re-pressing the primary key activates the grenade attachment's and its iron sights. The sights allow the user to aim the projectile's arcing trajectory based on fixed range markers, and can be adjusted either by holding T while scrolling up or down, or by the assigned sight range modifier keys. The sight can be tweaked to lob a precise grenade at 50m, 100m, 150m, 200m, and 250m.

## Advantages

The Patriot GL is immediately more versatile than the base variant thanks to its grenade launcher. The lessened rifle ammo is offset by the grenade's respectable splash damage, which works wonders when pitted against small groups of enemy infantry and unprotected vehicles, such as the Razorback and the Prowler. A single well placed 'nade in a close-quarters scramble can greatly sway the fight's outcome in favour of the user. This device therefore finds great usefulness around any cramped area of traffic, allowing the wielder to assert control over intersections with a decisive *thoomp* and *bam.* At longer ranges, this attachment finds a natural partner in the Binoculars/Squad Leader kit, which permits some surprisingly accurate impromptu "mortar" fire.

## Weaknesses

Because the Patriot GL carries less rifle ammunition, it is somewhat easier to run out of bullets during extended firefights. The slight extra scatter and projectile speed –while not significant at close range – will noticeably hinder the gun's midrange performance. If regular Patriot users experience a sudden drop in their accuracy after switching to this gun, then it is certainly because of this. In longer range engagements where close contact with the enemy is rare enough, the original Patriot may seem more appealing.

While the grenades are devastating against infantry, their damage is insufficient to take out heavier vehicles such as the Rhino. The time it takes to properly range the scope can also become a liability when there are too many enemies pressuring the user. In those situations, the user's last resort is to hip-fire the grenade or switch back to rifle mode, but the former option can entail the risk of friendly fire or self-damage. The Launcher also has difficulty in hitting distant moving targets, targets behind cover, targets in elevated positions, and targets on gently sloping elevated hills that make precise range calculation ambiguous.

## Gallery

The Patriot GL with its grenade launcher engaged.The AR-15 with the M203 grenade launcher.The M203 grenade launcher.Patriot Animation SetAnimations
## Trivia

* The Patriot GL is based on the original Patriot with the M203 grenade launcher.
* This weapon was the first gun to break the old "no attachments" rule made during the game's first public beta versions. It also appears to have been a test with which to update the modding tools, allowing for the creation of proper of alt-fire weapons.

 *Italics* | This item is, or was, a Secret Item.