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Revision as of 00:54, 24 August 2012
| 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 |
| 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 | 42,000 |
| Mastery Cost (XP) | 15,000 |
"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 700 km/h.
Kick Strength
The Bolt Launcher has an impulse strength of 100 m/s applied to players hit by its bolt, and an additional 70 m/s strength impulse applied if it kills the player. Due to the high strength, it is commonly used for disc jumping, allowing for greater speeds to be attained.
Special Accolades
The following accolades can be earned with the Bolt Launcher.
| Explosive Spree | Demolitions Expert | Hurt Locker | Air Mail |
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