Helsing

Learn how to find and effectively use the Helsing, Metro 2033's most powerful default pneumatic weapon, with tips on ammo recovery and aiming.

Alright, let's talk about the Helsing. This thing is a beast – it's a homemade pneumatic weapon that packs a serious punch, making it the most powerful default gun you'll find in Metro 2033. It's got a cool rotary magazine that holds 8 arrows, and there's a pressure gauge on the side so you know exactly how much juice you've got. Seriously, just pumping this thing up a couple of times is enough to take down armored enemies from a distance. If you fully overpressurize it, you can even take down a Librarian with just two or three headshots. Plus, most of your kills with the Helsing will be silent, which is always a plus, unless you happen to hit a limb, so aim true!

The best part? You can recover your arrows, meaning you've got a virtually infinite ammo supply if you're diligent. Sometimes they get stuck in equipment that gets separated from the body, so you might have to do a little searching around to get them all back. Don't skip this step; it's crucial for keeping your Helsing fed.

Where to Find the Helsing:

• You can snag one near the end of Dead City 1.
• A version with a scope is available at the Armory Market.
• You'll find one on the Frontline, just behind the Nazi lines.
• Head to Hole Station and check upstairs on the left, near the safe.
• It's also located in Black Station, inside a subway car.

Controls:

• LMB: Fire
• RMB: Aim with iron sights or scope
• Hold [R] + LMB/RMB: Overpressurize the air tank