Learn where to find the powerful Contact Beam weapon in Dead Space (Remake). This guide details its location in the Records Room during Chapter 4.
The Contact Beam can be acquired as early as Chapter 4. You'll find it in the Records Room, which requires Security Clearance 2 to enter. Fortunately, you receive this clearance at the start of Chapter 4.
- 1Progress the story until you reach the "Reroute Power from Mining" objective.
- 2Follow this objective until you arrive at the Administration access corridor.
- 3An explosion will occur, causing the area to lose oxygen, requiring you to use your suit's oxygen rebreather.
- 4Continue through the corridor and pass through the "Administration to Mining" door at the end.
- 5The Records Room will be immediately to your right. Use your Security Clearance Level 2 to unlock it.
- 6Inside, the Contact Beam will be lying on the floor next to a corpse.
The Contact Beam is located within the Security Clearance Level 2 Records Office. Following the main story objectives will naturally lead you past this area.
Weapon Details:
The Contact Beam features two firing modes: Primary Fire and Alternate Fire (Asteroid Cutter).
- Primary Fire: Unleashes a continuous energy beam, effective against weaker enemy types.
- Alternate Fire: Charges up and releases a powerful, charged shot. This mode is particularly effective against tougher enemies and bosses.
When upgrading the Contact Beam, prioritize SFD (Secondary Fire Damage) and CAP (Capacity). While PFD (Primary Fire Damage) and REL (Reload) are also beneficial and necessary for unlocking other nodes, the Secondary Fire is where the weapon truly excels. Increased capacity allows for more shots before reloading. All upgrades are recommended, especially the Supersymmetry Tether and Diffraction Module, as they significantly enhance the size of the Alternate Fire projectile.
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