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BFG-9000

Super WeaponAmmo: BFG Cells

PvE Rating

★★★★★

5/5

Type

Super Weapon

Ammo

BFG Cells

Overview

The most powerful ranged weapon in the Slayer arsenal. Fires a slow-moving energy orb that emits tendrils, damaging and killing most demons in its path. BFG ammo is extremely scarce -- save it for overwhelming encounters or Archvile spawns. One shot clears most of an arena.

Strengths

  • +One shot clears most of an arena of all demon types.
  • +Damage tendrils hit all visible enemies automatically.
  • +Ultimate panic button for overwhelming encounters.

Weaknesses

  • -Extremely scarce ammo -- typically 2-3 shots per level.
  • -Slow projectile can miss fast-moving targets.
  • -Marauders block BFG tendrils with their shield.

Weapon Tips

  • 1Save BFG shots for arenas with multiple Super-Heavy demons or Archvile spawns.
  • 2The BFG orb emits damage tendrils to all visible demons -- aim for open sightlines.
  • 3One BFG shot can clear an entire arena of fodder and heavy demons.
  • 4BFG ammo is found at fixed locations -- memorize where to find it in each level.