- AT Laser

Master the AT Laser in Duke Nukem Forever! Learn its damage, ammo, fire rate, and best uses in campaign and multiplayer. Get the edge you need!

Alright, let's talk about the AT Laser in Duke Nukem Forever. This bad boy first shows up in the campaign during 'The Duke Cave' and also in the 'Going Down' DLC. It's a pretty solid weapon, especially when you're dealing with groups of enemies.

Stats & Details:

• Damage (3 lasers per volley):
  • Campaign: Easy: 25, Normal: 20, Hard: 15, DiG: 10
  • (Total damage per volley): Campaign: Easy: 75, Normal: 60, Hard: 45, DiG: 30
  • Multiplayer: 50 each laser, Total damage: 150
• Maximum Ammo Carried: 60 shots (which translates to 20 volleys)
• Rate of Fire (Avg.): 0.833 seconds per volley
• Melee Cooldown Time (Avg.): 0.96 seconds
• Enemy Drop: Yes
• Multiplayer Respawn Time: 20 seconds

Advantages:

• No reloading required, which is a huge plus when things get hectic.

Drawbacks:

• There's a cooldown period between bursts, so you can't just spam it continuously.
• The shots are slower than regular bullets, meaning you'll need to lead your targets more, especially at longer ranges. This often forces you to get a bit closer than you might like.

Campaign Usage:

The AT Laser is the first weapon you can pick up in the regular campaign. A really cool thing happens when you're fighting groups of Assault Troopers: they'll often drop AT Lasers when they go down. This means you can snag extra ammo right off their bodies, which is super handy. If you're playing on the 'DiG' difficulty, it only takes about six shots from this weapon to take one of those troopers out.

Multiplayer Notes:

In multiplayer matches, the base damage of the AT Laser is significantly boosted. A single burst is usually enough to take down another player, making it a potent threat if you can land your shots.

Where to Find It:

While you can often pick these up from fallen Assault Troopers, there are only three specific spots where you'll 'find' them lying around in the extended campaign: 'The Hive: Part 2', 'Blowin' the Dam: Part 2', and 'Me, Myself and I'.