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Developed by a group of underground [[Red Faction(Rebellion)|Red Faction]] researchers and engineers, the [[Arc-Welder]] was designed for close-quarters combat. By super-charging a standard [[Arc-Welder]], this weapons-grade welder can electrocute soft targets and disable vehicles and other electrical equipment. The electrical charge emitted from the weapon can travel along metallic surfaces and arc between surfaces and people, and is effective against multiple targets at the same time. | Developed by a group of underground [[Red Faction(Rebellion)|Red Faction]] researchers and engineers, the [[Arc-Welder]] was designed for close-quarters combat. By super-charging a standard [[Arc-Welder]], this weapons-grade welder can electrocute soft targets and disable vehicles and other electrical equipment. The electrical charge emitted from the weapon can travel along metallic surfaces and arc between surfaces and people, and is effective against multiple targets at the same time. | ||
Recommendation: Acquire the "smart arc" upgrade as soon as possible after unlocking the weapon. The smart Arc allows the weapon to distinguish between friendly and hostile targets, essentially making the Arc Welder one of the most effective anti-personnel weapons in the game. | |||
The Arc-welder is also your go-to weapon when dealing with enemy vehicles. Just run up to that sweet truck or tank and start zapping it. Any troops and drivers inside will fry, allowing you to instantly board the vehicle and take advantage of its armor and weapons. | |||
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
Revision as of 02:01, 9 December 2009
This article is regarding Red Faction: Guerrilla
The Arc-Welder is one of twenty weapons available in Red Faction: Guerrilla.
Description
This weapon is an electric weapon which will be attracted to metal structures. The Arc-Welder was originally a piece of mining equipment used by the miners on Mars but has been turned into a weapon for use against the Earth Defense Force.
Developed by a group of underground Red Faction researchers and engineers, the Arc-Welder was designed for close-quarters combat. By super-charging a standard Arc-Welder, this weapons-grade welder can electrocute soft targets and disable vehicles and other electrical equipment. The electrical charge emitted from the weapon can travel along metallic surfaces and arc between surfaces and people, and is effective against multiple targets at the same time.
Recommendation: Acquire the "smart arc" upgrade as soon as possible after unlocking the weapon. The smart Arc allows the weapon to distinguish between friendly and hostile targets, essentially making the Arc Welder one of the most effective anti-personnel weapons in the game.
The Arc-welder is also your go-to weapon when dealing with enemy vehicles. Just run up to that sweet truck or tank and start zapping it. Any troops and drivers inside will fry, allowing you to instantly board the vehicle and take advantage of its armor and weapons.
Properties
- Ammo/Clip Size: 50/150
- Primary Fire: Arcs onto skin and metal
- Alternate Fire: Upward melee bash
- Pros: Kills mutiple targets of close proximity at one time.
- Cons: Short range.
- Faction: Red Faction (Rebellion)