- Campaign Exclusive: AT Captain Laser

Learn how to effectively use the AT Captain Laser in Duke Nukem Forever. Discover its advantages, drawbacks, and best use cases, especially against tough enemies.

Alright, let's talk about a special weapon you might stumble upon in Duke Nukem Forever: the AT Captain Laser. This bad boy shows up in a couple of places, notably during the 'Vegas in Ruin' campaign mission and also in the 'Going Down' DLC. It's a pretty unique weapon, so knowing how to handle it can really give you an edge.

Stats / Weaknesses

• Damage: Varies by difficulty (Easy: 25, Normal: 20, Hard: 15, DiG: 10).
• Maximum Ammo Carried: 80 rounds.
• Rate of Fire: Takes about 0.97 seconds to spin up, then fires every 0.177 seconds.
• Melee Cooldown: Around 0.96 seconds.
• Enemy Drop: Yes, you can get it from fallen enemies.
• Advantage: No reloading needed, super rapid fire.
• Drawback: Has a spin-up time before firing, and shots are slower than bullets, meaning you need to lead your targets or get up close.

Strategy

• This weapon shines when you need continuous fire without the interruption of reloading, making it a good alternative to the Shotgun in certain situations.
• It's particularly effective against enemies like Berserk Pigcops. Because you don't need to reload, you can keep blasting them while backing away to avoid their attacks.
• Remember that the projectiles are slower than bullets, so you'll need to aim ahead of moving targets or close the distance to ensure your shots land.

Notes

You won't find this weapon lying around everywhere. There are only four instances where you can actually pick one up during the campaign: in 'The Hive: Part 2', 'Underground: Part 2', 'The Clarifier: Part 2', and 'Blowin' the Dam: Part 2'. However, you'll often find them dropped by dead Assault Trooper Captains, so keep an eye out for those fallen foes!