Plasma Cutter — Dead Space | AntMag

The Plasma Cutter is a reliable starting weapon in Dead Space, available from Chapter 1, that can carry you through the entire game.

The Plasma Cutter is a reliable starting weapon in Dead Space, available from Chapter 1, that can carry you through the entire game.

The Plasma Cutter is a reliable starting weapon in Dead Space, available from Chapter 1, that can carry you through the entire game.

The Plasma Cutter is a reliable starting weapon in Dead Space, available from Chapter 1, that can carry you through the entire game.

Walkthrough

1
The Plasma Cutter is the handgun equivalent in Dead Space, meaning it is a viable weapon for the entire game.
2
Its ammunition, Plasma Energy, is the cheapest to purchase.
3
The upgrade tree for the Plasma Cutter is straightforward, making it easy to maintain throughout your playthrough.

Tips

The alternate fire mode rotates the Plasma Cutter's cutting angle by 90 degrees. Many players prefer the horizontal cut.
Ensure you always have at least two full boxes of Plasma Energy (6 rounds per box) for the Plasma Cutter, as this is sufficient for most of the game.
The Plasma Cutter costs 0 Credits.

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