Fallout Burst Weapon Tactics | AntMag

Use Fallout burst fire tactics for immense damage up close, especially in the early game, but avoid them against heavily armored foes.

Use Fallout burst fire tactics for immense damage up close, especially in the early game, but avoid them against heavily armored foes.

Use Fallout burst fire tactics for immense damage up close, especially in the early game, but avoid them against heavily armored foes.

Use Fallout burst fire tactics for immense damage up close, especially in the early game, but avoid them against heavily armored foes.

Use Fallout burst fire tactics for immense damage up close, especially in the early game, but avoid them against heavily armored foes.

Walkthrough

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Give your shots an "up close and personal" feel to maximize damage. This is particularly effective in the early game. For instance, Garl, the raider leader, can be killed in a single hit without even needing a critical hit. (One player recorded 71 HP damage to him without a critical using JHP rounds and 54 damage using AP rounds).
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Understand that burst shots have a wide area of effect (AoE). Be mindful if an ally is positioned within this area, as they might be hit. The "burst cone" visually demonstrates this: imagine yourself (X) at the apex, with the area of effect widening significantly as it extends forward.
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This wide AoE is why "up close and personal" shots deal substantial damage; the saturation of bullets overwhelms the target. If you target multiple characters at range with a single burst shot, all of them can be hit.
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Warning: Do not use burst shots when facing heavily armored targets. You will encounter this situation when you acquire power armor and face enemies like mutants wielding miniguns.

Tips

Burst fire is excellent for saturating a single target with bullets at close range, leading to immense damage.
Be cautious of friendly fire due to the wide area of effect of burst shots.
Save burst fire for unarmored or lightly armored enemies to maximize its effectiveness.