Aya Brea with a handgun.
Parasite Eve II makes more use of long-ranged weapons instead of close-ranged weapons when fighting NMCs. The weapons also effect Aya's agility, ability to dodge, strength, and defense. The heavier the items she's carrying, the slower she'll be while smaller ones allow her to run faster and hold more things. The game lets the player customize some of their equipment.
The range mechanic affects the optimal damage output of any given weapon; the closer Aya is positioned to an enemy often maximizes each gun's damage per shot. This is most apparent in the shotgun line of weapon.
For more useful information, see ammunition and shops.
Notes[]
Critical Rate[]
Some weapons have a chance to do 4x their normal damage per shot. See Critical Rate for more details.
In-game memory shows these values are listed as an integer, with 100 representing every shot doing critical hit damage. The descriptions below will show the value as a percentage.
Attenuation[]
Nearly every weapon in the game suffers from a damage penalty (which explains why a Grenade with a power rating of 270 averages 205 damage (on Normal), for instance). See Attenuation for more details.
In-game memory shows these values are listed as an integer, with 100 representing full regular damage the ammunition will cause towards a target.
Cooldown[]
How much downtime there is between each shot. They are marked with a frame count, then a second count beside it.
Reload Time[]
How long it takes to reload a weapon before a player can fire again.
Weapon Range[]
The Range listed with the weapon description means nothing. For the most part, all guns operate within a common range set.
- Critical weapons all share the same range (P08, P229 and Mongoose). M93R's range is slightly shorter. MP5A5 and M950's range, while the same, are slightly shorter. The full range difference between the handguns is about 5% max.
- Shotguns share a common range and are on par with the M93R. The PA3 slightly out-ranges the other shotguns, while in-game stats. say it has the shortest range of the four.
- The M4A1 and Javelin has an average range about 40% greater than most other weapons.
- The Hypervelocity does not appear to have a set limit (At the very least, tests conducted within the game were unable to find one).
- Because grenades tend to arc, their effective range is a little shorter than automatic weapons.
- The final (point-blank damage) attenuation rate does not apply to all NMCs. It depends on the size of the enemy for it to apply. For instance, point-blank damage can be performed on a Grinning Stranger, but not to a Bat.
- The Combat Light attachments on the P229 and MP5A5 have the same maximum range as their respective weapons.
Regular Weapons[]
These weapons, whether by playing or finishing optional side-quests, are the easier ones to get.
Tonfa Baton[]
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Weight:
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68
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Critical Rate:
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15% (2nd Hit, only)
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Description: Baton based on an Okinawan design. Masters can attack continuously.
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| The only strictly melee weapon in the game, it has no need for ammo or P. Energy. The Tonfa Baton can be used repeatedly to strike close-ranged enemies. It can also stun small-to-medium NMCs, allowing the player to keep hitting the enemy until they die. Given it is a short-range weapon, it is ineffective if the target is a distance away and has limited effectiveness against flying enemies. It's low-attack deamage makes it an ill-advised weapon to uses upon Dryfield since (barring a few exceptions like Green and Red amoebae) most enemies are fast or HP-tanks like Mossbacks and GOLEMs. | ||||
Tonfa Baton
M93R[]
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Weight:
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117
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Critical Rate:
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10% (Single)
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Description: Semi-auto 9mm, fires three-round bursts.
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| Fast rate of fire, reload speed and good ammo capacity, the M93R handgun is a well-rounded handgun that can easily dispatch small to medium-sized NMC with ease; anything larger would require a heavy amount of ammunition. It has two main firing options, a three-point-burst and a single shot-mode. Despite lacking in optimum range, true critical hit power and fully automatic capability, it also lacks the weaknesses alternative handguns have, making it quite versatile. With proper skill and the right ammunition, it is capable of tackling large enemies such as: The Burner, The Glutton (Garbage Boss) and the Blizzard Chaser on Nightmare mode.
Players doing a play-through a Scavenger and Nightmare modes will spend a good chunk of their time with this weapons given the lack of alternative until well into the middle of the Dryfield play-through. Fun fact: While nearly all the firearms in Parasite Eve II are based on common, real-life ones, Aya's default weapon, the Beretta 93R is quite rare and is considered a premier firearm collector's item, especially in the United States. Only a handful in the US are legally transferable. | ||||
M93R
9mm P.B, Hydra & Spartan
MP5A5[]
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Weight:
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288
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Critical Rate:
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0%
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Description: 9mm sub-machine gun. Flashlight attached.
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| The MP5A5 is the standard firearm of the SWAT teams in Parasite Eve II. This submachine gun takes 9mm rounds of all types, like any other handgun. Its secondary fire is a flashlight of 50 "shots" capable of inflicting blind (and in a few cases different conditions) on many NMCs. Its high rate of fire is offset by its below average range and stopping power. Nevertheless, it is a potent weapon should one utilize P.energy shot, essentially transforming it into a miniature M249 while maintaining Aya's mobility. A veteran favorite as ammo is abundant with a decent asking price to boot. | ||||
Submachine Gun
Combat Light
SMG Clip Holder[]
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Weight:
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+18
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Description: MP5A5 magazine clip holder. Increases ammo capacity by 30.
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| An attachment for the MP5A5; each one increasing the ammo capacity by a nice 30 rounds. Two can be used at once effectively giving it a full 90 rounds. In conjunction with ammo such as the 9mm Spartan and Lv. 3 Energyshot, this attachment maximizes the MP5A5's lethality to near M249. The only downfall from having this attachment on an MP5A5 is that it will rip through your handgun ammo reserve at an extreme speed, with 500 being the most you can carry of a given handgun bullet type up to a total of 1500 bullets only (500 of each: P.B., Hydra and Spartan). | ||
SMG Clip Holder
M950[]
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Weight:
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227
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Critical Rate:
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0%
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Description: Full-auto 9mm with high ammo capacity.
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| A full-auto handgun that uses the standard 9mm ammo, it possesses the highest ammo capacity of any handguns in the game. While useful in a few situations, it is not a recommended weapon as its reload time and optimum range is worst out of all handguns in the game. Not recommended for use in Nightmare Mode as it can be sluggish in a tight situation such as the Blizzard Chaser and any Desert Chaser.
The M950 is one of the rare instances in the game where the Real World Basis does not line up with the game's weapon. The Calico M950 is normally a semi-automatic pistol; this weapon was converted to a full automatic (which is possible from a real world standpoint). The drum is the wrong size for 100 rounds; The one used in the game would normally carry 50. | ||||
P08[]
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Weight:
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87
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Critical Rate:
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40%
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Description: Semi-auto handgun with special loader.
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| This German semi-automatic handgun can be acquired quite early (Dryfield during a Normal, Replay and Scavenger modes and Akropolis Tower as an enemy drop on Bounty/Nightmare modes), gives an excellent critical rate and a far lower attenuation penalty, making it useful in the right situations where critical hits can be exploited for great damage. The short reload time allows players to more easily evade enemy attacks during the fight. However, it suffers from a much lower rate of fire, making it less effective against targets with a low critical hit rate, like most NMCs, GOLEMs and a few bosses.
The gun's capacity can be increased via the Snail Magazine; increasing the clip size from seven rounds to thirty-two, furthering its critical rate potential. Most players (in lower difficulty modes) are likely to dismiss this weapon as more powerful weapons (like the M4A1 and PA3) are available. It can often be treated as a challenge weapon. The Luger LP08 can hold 8 rounds, instead of 7. | ||||
Snail Magazine[]
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Weight:
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+13
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Description: P08 Snail magazine. Increases ammo capacity by 25.
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| A clip holder for the P08 handgun, it will increase the ammo capacity from seven rounds to thirty-two.
The Snail Magazine may be obtained in the Cellar at any point during the game. The lights must be switched on before the gun display case can be examined along the far east side of the room. | ||
P229[]
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Weight:
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92
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Critical Rate:
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40%
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Description: Semi-auto handgun with silencer. Flashlight attached.
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| A single-shot handgun, this takes all variants of 9mm rounds and has a flashlight for secondary fire. With the flashlight capability, silencer which can help to avoid alerting enemies on the field, quick reload time and the best critical rate on par with the Mongoose and P08, the P229 is a versatile weapon that is only held back by a moderate rate of fire, lower ammo capacity and its later game availability. The flashlight is beneficial versus Stalker enemies and the silencer allows the players to take out Scavengers, Bats, Beetles and other enemy-types with ease, making it good competition for the P08 in such fights.
Many beginners may dismiss the P229, as many will find it lacking in raw, basic damage. Advanced players, however, embrace the P229 due to its excellent mobility and in the right hands, holds a good firepower (via critical rate and weakness exploitation) to eliminate enemies patiently from a distance compared to other handguns which requires closer tactics. The SIG-Sauer P229 (early models) are able to hold 13 9x19mm rounds. | ||||
M4A1 Rifle[]
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Weight:
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254
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Critical Rate:
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25% (Single)
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Description: 5.56mm assault rifle. Customizable with attachments.
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Weight:
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284
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Critical Rate:
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5% (Burst)
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| Description: Assault Rifle w / bayonet. | ||||
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Weight:
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390
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Critical Rate:
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0%
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| Description: Assault Rifle w / 40mm grenade launcher. | ||||
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Weight:
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339
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Critical Rate:
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0%
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| Description: Assault Rifle w / high-voltage stun gun. | ||||
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Weight:
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437
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Critical Rate:
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0%
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| Description: Assault Rifle w / flamethrower. | ||||
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Weight:
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488
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Critical Rate:
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5% (Burst)
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| Description: Rifle w / laser gun attached. | ||||
| A light and handy small-bore rifle that takes 5.56 cartridges, in general service with USA military units. This rifle packs a good punch and can wipe the floor with small and medium-sized NMC. It also quickly takes care of larger ones and can fire a three-shot burst at the enemy. Unlike other weapons, this rifle comes with the option to attach extra weapons to it and has a variety of customizable options. The M4A1 is often considered the most "well rounded" weapon in the game. This is due to the fact it has decent power, great versatility from its secondary attacks via attachments, and with less than significant penalty to Aya's mobility. A very popular weapon among both beginner and experienced players alike.
For some reason, the cooldown time on the M4A1 Grenade's burst fire is 1 frame shorter than the other variants. It is likely a minor oversight by the game developers. All variants of the M4A1 can use the unused Paralizer and Flashbomb rounds. | ||||
M4A1
5.56 Rifle
Grenade, Airburst & Riot
Battery
Rifle Clip Holder[]
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Weight:
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+20
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Description: M4A1 magazine clip holder. Increases ammo capacity by 30.
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| A clip holder for the M4A1 Rifle, it'll increase the amount of bullets it can hold by allowing it to carry extra magazines. Two can be acquired, with each increasing the M4A1's clip size by 30 extra rounds, up to a maximum of 90. | ||
Rifle Clip Holder
M9[]
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Weight:
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+30
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Description: Close-combat bayonet. Custom M4A1 attachment.
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| This close-combat bayonet is an attachment for the M4A1 Rifle. In hindsight, a very useful addition to your rifle as it deals 70-odd damage (or over 250 for a critical) to all enemies in range and knocks many foes to the floor. Throughout Dryfield, the mine and early shelter you can easily save this weapon's BP cost in ammunition. Much less effective later on when it is generally wise to keep your distance from most ANMCs. It does however make short work of lesser enemies who are prone to swarming Aya. | ||
M203[]
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Weight:
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+136
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Description: 40mm grenade launcher. Custom M4A1 attachment.
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| A 40mm grenade launcher that can be attached to the M4A1 Rifle, Negating the need for the Grenade Pistol at the cost of a higher attenuation penalty. | ||
Hammer[]
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Weight:
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+85
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Description: High-voltage stun gun. Custom M4A1 attachment.
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| Another attachment for the M4A1 Rifle, a high-voltage stun gun. An essential (to the point of necessity at times) against GOLEM Soldiers as the electricity damages their life support and stuns them from making sudden attacks. | ||
Pyke[]
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Weight:
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+183
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Description: Small portable flamethrower. Custom M4A1 attachment.
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| Another attachment for the M4A1 Rifle, a small portable flamethrower effective against amoeba NMCs thus saving one's MP for other means. | ||
Javelin[]
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Weight:
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+234
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Description: Small laser gun. Custom M4A1 attachment.
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| The final attachment for the M4A1 Rifle, a miniature laser gun that deals good damage against all types of NMCs and with a generous 60 shot capacity, only drawn back by its extended firing period thus leaving Aya vulnerable to harm. Deals roughly 90 damage to any enemy should the laser be kept on the target, moreso with P.E. Energy Shot and can be an effective BP saver as it can be recharged for free. | ||
M249[]
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Weight:
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685
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Critical Rate:
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0%
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Description: Portable light machine gun. Heavy firepower and a large clip.
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| A portable light machine gun, this 200-bullet rifle can be used to absolutely destroy enemies if used in conjunction with the P. E. Energy Shot. Its weight and excessive rate of fire (thus ammo depletion) are the only drawbacks from an otherwise absolute must have weapon. | ||||
PA3[]
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Weight:
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270
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Critical Rate:
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N/A
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Description: Pump-action 12-gauge shotgun.
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| A pump-action 12-gauge shotgun. The very first shotgun that a player can procure, having very low clip size, rate of fire and range (unless used in conjunction with the R.Slug Shells). Its only benefits is its area of effect damage per shot with Buckshot, capable of hitting multiple enemies in a single shot thus a circumstantially potent weapon against Moths, Scorpions and Bats (all of which appear frequently until the end of disc 1). | ||||
PA3
Buckshot, Firefly & R. Slug
SP12[]
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Weight:
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420
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Critical Rate:
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0%
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Description: 12-gauge close-combat shotgun. Powerful, but cumbersome.
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| A high-grade, military pump-action shotgun, like any other shotgun it can take different kinds of shells. This allows good crowd control and can knock back small to medium, and even some large, NMCs at close range. Its potential is offset by its slow reload time and slowest rate of fire among the shotguns. Since you can pick this weapon up for free in the Armory, it will become one of your best friends if you keep all 3 different types of 12-gauge ammo around. | ||||
AS12[]
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Weight:
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559
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Critical Rate:
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0%
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Description: Rapid-fire 12-gauge combat shotgun.
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| This rapid-fire 12-gauge shotgun has 20 rounds and can tear through any enemy with R. Slug ammo. Be sure to keep the supplies up, else you will run out of ammo relatively quickly. When paired with Firefly shells it will make short work of the watery areas in Neo Ark. Coupled with the P.E. Energy Shot, Aya can put the GOLEMs down in 2-5 shots depending on which GOLEM (with R.Slug ammunition), a must for shotgun fans despite its very high asking price. | ||||
Grenade Pistol[]
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Weight:
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240
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Critical Rate:
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0%
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Description: Pistol-sized 40mm grenade launcher.
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| A pistol-sized 40mm grenade launcher, it is easily one of the most powerful weapons available without any side-quests needing to be completed. If you don't like any of the other M4A1 attachments it is easily replaced by the M203 to conserve inventory space. Its immense burst firepower is offset by its extremely low firerate (second only to the hypervelocity) and its slow reload speed. An easily accessible, very powerful boss-killer weapon. | ||||
Grenade Launcher
MM1[]
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Weight:
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900
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Critical Rate:
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0%
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Description: 40mm launcher with revolving magazine.
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| This is noted to be the one of the most powerful weapons in the game due to being a twelve-round grenade launcher. A massive improvement over the Grenade Pistol due to its immensely increased capacity. All its destructive potential is offset by its very high price, point of accessibility, extremely slow reload speed and turning penalty (near on-par to that of the Hypervelocity). It makes short work of just about any enemy and if paired with Energyshot; it will take most ANMCs out with one to two shots as well as a potent boss-killer.
The MM1 does not fire in a straight line and veers (slightly) to the right while firing. While this not an issue if the target is of sufficient size, this makes it difficult to hit smaller targets. | ||||
Secret Weapons[]
These weapons can only be obtained by playing in Replay Mode and having earned the Rank to unlock them, which will take quite some time.
Mongoose[]
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Weight:
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168
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Critical Rate:
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40%
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Description: Large 44-calibre revolver. Slow reload, but it's worth it.
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| A large 44-caliber revolver. Although the .44 Magnum rounds are less powerful than the Maeda SP, it still has good uses. The .44 Maeda SP rounds, received either from Rupert, or brought in Replay Mode, are useful due to the ammo's immediate POISON attribute. While useless against GOLEMs, it works wonders on enemies that are vulnerable to large amounts of poison damage, which happens to apply to most of the regular enemy encounters and especially Brain Stingers. The Mongoose has an extremely high critical hit ratio that can match the critical rate of the P229 and P08. The maximum damage of this weapon can be over 600, superseding even that of a grenade launcher. With the Maeda rounds used with Level 3 Energyshot, some patience and luck, this weapon can take down Eve with 25 shots.
The Mongoose is able to equip and fire the unused | ||||
Mongoose
44 Magnum & MaedaSP
Hypervelocity[]
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Weight:
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881
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Critical Rate:
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0%
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Description: Magnetic railgun. Fires hyper-sonic rounds.
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| A Magnetic railgun that uses super-sonic rounds, it is as heavy as the MM1 and usually does 2000+ damage to any enemy which rips most if not all bosses apart with ease. It does not use normal ammunition, instead using a battery that can fire 100 shots before it needs to be recharged (which can be done for free at any of the game's shops). Its blast also has a wide swath, so it can wipe out entire groups of enemies with a single shot. Sadly it has a 5 second charge time before each shot, and its heavy weight will require several seconds for Aya to raise the weapon and line it up with her target, making it poor for close-range fights. A collector favorite as it saves BP for other purposes.
The shape of the Hypervelocity bears a physical similiarity to the Annihilator 2000 seen in Beverly Hills Cop III. | ||||
Hypervelocity
Gunblade[]
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Weight:
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570
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Critical Rate:
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0%
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Description: Ultrahigh frequency particle blade. Blade with shotgun attachment.
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| The hardest weapon in the game to acquire, it was mainly for cross-supporting Square's other game release and is shown quite frequently as it's Golem No.9's primary weapon. Although it is modeled after Squall Leonhart's Revolver gunblade, the model had been redone so that Aya may both attack with it like a sword and shoot it like a shotgun. Deals moderate damage from its melee and shotgun firing modes (with the best range and rate of fire amongst shotguns). Its true potential however, is the combination of both modules. If timed right, Aya can inflict a large amount of damage by swinging the blade and firing a shell just as the blade hits the target. Pulling off the R1+R2 combo with the Gunblade will usually do over 1000 damage to its target, and will cause most ANMCs to literally explode while dealing immense damage to bosses. | ||||