Tribes: Ascend/Bolt Launcher
| Bolt Launcher | |
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| Loadout/Class | Pathfinder |
| Slot | Primary |
| Type | Explosive projectile |
| Statistics | |
| Projectile Speed | 76 m/s |
| Projectile Live Time | 6 seconds |
| Projectile Hitbox | 0.2 meters |
| Splash Radius | 7.2 meters |
| Ammo | 19 (24/29) |
| Upgrades | |
| Upgrade 1 | +5 ammo |
| Upgrade 2 | +20% damage versus armored |
| Upgrade 3 | +5 ammo |
| Cost | |
| Gold | 240 |
| XP | 21,000 |
| Mastery Cost (XP) | 7,500 |
"While some would say it's not as elegant as a disc, this Bolt packs a strong punch."
The Bolt Launcher is an unlockable primary weapon for the Pathfinder. The Bolt Launcher fires an explosive bolt that arcs through the air. The Doombringer has a larger variant, the Heavy Bolt Launcher which deals more damage, but fires slower.
Damage Table
Below are the damage values for the Bolt Launcher.
| Base Damage | 20% vs Armored | |
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| Base Damage | 650 | 650 |
| Beowulf | 1,052 | 1,262 |
| Deployables | 877 | 877 |
| Generator | 1,137 | 1,137 |
| Grav Cycle | 1,052 | 1,262 |
| Player | 877 | 877 |
| Sensor | 877 | 1,052 |
| Shrike | 2,192 | 2,630 |
| Turret | 877 | 1,052 |
| Splash Damage | 325 - 650 | 390 - 780 |
Inheritence
The Bolt Launcher has a 50% speed inheritence on fired projectiles. The base speed for the projectile is 76 m/s, with a maximum speed of 160 m/s, regardless of the inherited speed, and a terminal velocity of 140 m/s.
Kick Strength
The Bolt Launcher has an impulse strength of 1,700 m/s applied to players hit by its bolt.
Special Accolades
The following accolades can be earned with the Bolt Launcher.
| Explosive Spree | Demolitions Expert | Hurt Locker | Air Mail |
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