Chainsaw

* *See also: Unique Chainsaw.*

An equally known weapon across many different jobs and platforms, the Chainsaw makes its debut as a short ranged, high hitting, consistent damage dealing weapon against the dead within the Frontier, but at with a cost: Fuel.

Chainsaws have a single attack, but holding down the right click allows the player to ready the weapon for immediate attack. Holding the left click will allow the player to attack for as long as they'd like with the Chainsaw, however, the Weapon will consume fuel at a consistent rate. A player may hold an attack for as long as they have fuel until they have to reload more fuel into the weapon.

### Requirements & Recommendations

Notes:

* Chainsaws are loud, and will attract the attention of any Zombies within the area.
* Chainsaws have a short range for their attack, keep this in mind when engaging Zombies with their Fire and Infection Auras.
* While the Chainsaws may deal consistent damage, their lack of stun/stun duration proves to be difficult for using against bosses
* While attacking with a Chainsaw, the player can move around as fast as their Walk Speed allows it

The player must be at least level 10 before being able to have access to the first Chainsaw, known as the Hedge Trimmer. After which, every 10 levels, the player will have access to the next tier of Chainsaw.

The recommendation if one is to be investing their skills revolving around Chainsaws is the Exterminator or Hunter, Lumberjack, and Toughness perks in the skill tree. Due to the issue of Chainsaws being restricted until level 10, it is recommended the player create a new character, supplemented by books and Outpost Attacks, as the initial grind in order to obtain level 10 without any help via books or Outposts Attacks will prove to take longer than expected, and the fact that Account Stashes are shared between all characters. If the player is looking to create a duo weapon focused character, Reloading is another skill the player can focus on, due to the skill increasing walk speed.

The player should also look into obtaining equipment revolving around Body Damage, Attack Speed, Damage VS Infected, Incoming Damage, Health, and Walk Speed. As stated earlier due to the nature of the weapon's range and allowed movement via Walk speed, it is imperative that the player has the best movement speed, and the most reduction in damage while using the Chainsaw. If the player is deciding to invest in a Chainsaw build, note that bosses have a resistance against stun after being initially stunned for the first 3 or so seconds

### Aggro Combat In Single-player

Unlike Melee Weapons, the Chainsaw can easily take on multiple infected due to its high attack rate, meaning that a crowd of the infected can fall within seconds given the player has the right equipment for the occasion. However, it is recommended the player get a little range before engaging, as to allow the chainsaw to be able to effectively dispatch of the Zombies before you.

### Tips for using Chainsaws:

Currently each Chainsaw has a different range with the Hedge Trimmer being the longest. As of right now you can make use of the Hedge Trimmer's range on a stronger Chainsaw by equipping the Hedge Trimmer cosmetic on-top of another Chainsaw such as the Ronan Pro.

The best way to conserve and maximize Fuel usage with the Chainsaws is to make sure the blade is 'pressed' pretty deep into your target before firing, if instead you pre-fire the Chainsaw it can cause your target to bounce on and off of the blade, wasting Fuel and hitting them at a relatively slow pace.

You can use Chainsaws to cut enemies limbs off such as legs. As infected can sometimes fall down and regenerate a small pool of their health, you can use this to your advantage by aiming at their higher body with the potential to completely cut their head off, rendering them dead instantly.

### Advantages

* Excellent at crowd control and inflicting continued damage on Zombies.
* More cost effective than ranged weapons, as chainsaws have a moderate fuel consumption for their damage output.
* It is currently being debated if Chainsaws are the best weapon for Outpost Attacks due to the inflation of prices, however, this is subject to change over time.

### Disadvantages

* Ineffective against most bosses.
* Noisy, and can attract multiple infected much like ranged weapons.
* The only weapon type without any special damage bonuses (i.e. no headshot bonuses like ranged weapons, and no sneak attack bonuses like melee weapons).
* Less viable in higher-level areas due to AoE zombies able to damage players with their aura as chainsaws have a very short range.

## Stat Rolls

Here is the list of possible additional Modifiers that can be rolled onto Chainsaw weapons when the weapon is looted or enhanced.

**Click to view Modifiers**

* Notes:
	+ (Weapon) "modifier name" refers to "Weapon modifier name" for weapons and "modifier name" for Clothing items. The prefixed modifier occurs only on weapons, while the non-prefixed one - only on Clothing. The difference between the two is that the non-prefixed one affects the player globally (i.e. any weapon used by the player), while with the prefixed one affects only the individual weapon item on which it is found.
	+ Having too much of a stat combined from all equipment and Status Effects will cause the stat to be capped at the value shown.
* Legend:
	+ B base guaranteed detrimental modifier on some items of this type.
	+ B base guaranteed beneficial modifier on some items of this type.
	+ R randomly available beneficial modifier on some items of this type.
	+ U Unique-grade guaranteed beneficial modifier on some Unique-grade items of this type.

## List of Chainsaws

Equipment Slot: **Weapon** Level Required: **10**Weapon Type: **Chainsaw**Body Damage Per Hit: **0.5**Attacks Per Sec: **10**Stun Duration: **0.25**sKnockback Distance: **0.25**mNoise Radius: **30**mEnergy Source: **Fuel**Effective DPS:  **Body: 5**Scrap Value: **$60**
Equipment Slot: **Weapon** Level Required: **20**Weapon Type: **Chainsaw**Body Damage Per Hit: **0.75**Attacks Per Sec: **10**Stun Duration: **0.25**sKnockback Distance: **0.25**mNoise Radius: **30**mEnergy Source: **Fuel**Effective DPS:  **Body: 7.5**Scrap Value: **$100**
Equipment Slot: **Weapon** Level Required: **30**Weapon Type: **Chainsaw**Body Damage Per Hit: **1**Attacks Per Sec: **10**Stun Duration: **0.25**sKnockback Distance: **0.25**mNoise Radius: **30**mEnergy Source: **Fuel**Effective DPS:  **Body: 10**Scrap Value: **$140**
\* "Obstructions" include the shambling undead as well.

## Available Upgrades

See also: Upgrades (Attachments).

 **[ Advanced Chainsaw Muffler ]** | 40 | -35% Weapon Noise Radius+5% Weapon Attack Speed | Tradeable, lootable in level 40+ zones