- RPG

Master the RPG in Duke Nukem Forever! Learn its damage, ammo cap, rate of fire, and how to use its seeking capabilities effectively in campaign and multiplayer.

Alright, let's talk about the RPG in Duke Nukem Forever. This bad boy is your go-to for some serious explosive power, and knowing how to use it can make a huge difference, especially against bosses. It shows up first in the 'Vegas In Ruin' campaign mission and also in the 'Going Down' DLC.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Damage: Easy: 156.25, Normal: 125, Hard: 93.75, DiG: 62.5
• Multiplayer Damage: 135
• Maximum Ammo Carried: 5
• Rate of Fire (Avg.): 1.36 seconds
• Melee Cooldown Time (Avg.): 0.97 seconds
• Enemy Drop: Yes
• Multiplayer Respawn Time: 20 seconds
• Drawbacks: Can damage Duke if too close, low ammo cap means frequent reloads at Ammo Crates, most enemies won't die in one shot on DiG difficulty, and Octabrains can redirect your RPGs back at you.

Advantages:

• It can lock onto targets and seek them out.
• Delivers a considerable amount of damage per hit.
• Has a large splash radius, great for groups.
• Doesn't require reloading after every single shot.

Strategy:

• The RPG is your best friend against bosses in the campaign. Its heavy damage and seeking ability make it ideal for hitting tough targets.
• Keep the target reticle over an enemy for about a second until it turns red and you hear a constant tone. Then, the grenade will home in on the target, unless it hits an obstacle.
• Warning: Be careful not to damage yourself with the blast radius!
• The low ammo capacity is a real pain, so you'll often need to find an EDF Ammo Crate nearby to keep firing. Don't plan on carrying this weapon for the entire game, as it doesn't always appear, and you'll often find one when you need it most, like near boss fights.
• Absolutely DO NOT engage an Octabrain with this weapon. Seriously, they can catch and redirect every single RPG you fire. It's a death sentence.
• Want to fire faster? You can actually reduce the cooldown by performing a melee attack right after firing an RPG. Just tap the fire button, then immediately tap the melee button. This will make the RPG fire at the melee cooldown rate, but you lose the ability to lock onto targets. This trick is super useful for quickly damaging enemies like the Alien Queen when she's vulnerable after being stunned, or in multiplayer when you need to rack up damage fast.
• In multiplayer, players can shrug off RPG shots by using Beer or Steroids. Keep this in mind when facing off against other players!