Advanced Weaponry & Ammunition Types

Dominate Barotrauma's combat with knowledge of advanced weaponry and ammunition. Understand the strengths of EMP charges and alien autoturrets.

Mastering the arsenal is crucial for survival in the depths of Europa. Beyond standard firearms, Barotrauma offers several advanced weaponry, each with unique properties and ammunition requirements. Understanding these can turn the tide against formidable creatures and hostile environments. The Coilgun, for instance, fires high-velocity projectiles that deal significant piercing damage, making it effective against armored targets like the Hammerhead. Its ammunition, typically 5.56x45mm AP rounds, is essential for maximizing its effectiveness. Conversely, the Pulse Laser, while having a slower rate of fire, unleashes concentrated energy bursts that can stagger enemies and deal substantial damage over time. Its specialized Laser Charge ammunition is consumed rapidly, requiring careful management. For crowd control, the Flamethrower excels, iting multiple targets with its incendiary bursts. However, its fuel source, Fuel Tanks, can be depleted quickly, necessitating a strategic approach to its use. Ammunition crafting is a vital skill, allowing crews to produce specialized rounds such as EMP charges, which can temporarily disable robotic enemies and certain alien creatures, or Incendiary rounds for the shotgun, adding an area-of-effect damage component. Always ensure your submarine's fabricator is stocked with the necessary components for crafting, especially when venturing into deeper, more dangerous zones where specialized ammunition is often required to overcome unique threats.

Different ammunition types significantly alter weapon performance. Standard 5.56x45mm rounds are a good all-around choice for assault rifles, but switching to AP (Armor-Piercing) rounds is vital when facing creatures with thick exoskeletons, such as the Thresher. For the Spear Gun, different spear types offer varied effects; Harpoon Spears are standard for grappling, but Explosive Spears can clear out groups of smaller, weaker enemies or deal burst damage to larger ones. The Railgun, a high-risk, high-reward weapon, requires significant power and precise aiming but can obliterate most threats with its single, devastating shot, especially when loaded with Railgun Shells. Managing ammunition inventory is as important as managing power. Running out of the correct ammunition type in a critical situation can be fatal. Consider dedicating a crew member to ammunition management, ensuring a steady supply of crafted and scavenged rounds for all primary weapon systems. The Assault Rifle, a staple for many security officers, benefits greatly from the availability of both standard and AP ammunition, allowing for adaptability against many threats encountered during missions.