Widow Maker
rifle -- tech -- iconic
PvE Rating
★★★★★
Damage
143
Fire Rate
4.55
Accuracy
85
Handling
62
Description
Iconic tech precision rifle that fires two charged projectiles. Deals chemical damage and poisons targets on hit.
Strengths
- +Fires two projectiles per charged shot -- double damage potential.
- +Chemical damage poisons enemies for sustained DoT.
- +Tech weapon -- charged shots penetrate walls and cover.
Weaknesses
- -Charge time slows effective DPS in close combat.
- -Handling is mediocre for quick target acquisition.
- -Poison is less effective against chemical-resistant enemies.
How to Acquire
Loot from Nash during 'Ghost Town' or 'Riders on the Storm'.
Tips & Strategy
- 1Charge fully before shooting through walls for maximum damage.
- 2Poison DoT stacks with multiple hits -- rapid charged shots melt HP.
- 3Best tech rifle for the Tech Engineer build archetype.
- 4Two projectiles means double the wall-penetration damage.