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That blade has split the heads of... The only reason I give it to you is to force myself to earn another. True to Caesar.Dead Sea

Liberator is a unique weapon in Fallout: New Vegas.

Background[]

Sometime before 2281, when he was still a recruit decanus, Dead Sea was gifted his cherished blade by the centurion he served under in recognition of his contribution to the Legion's conquest of the Sun Dogs tribe.[1][2] Considering it a token of his inherent prowess, Dead Sea would only ever gift it to another in order to use the shame of being surpassed by them as motivation to gain new glory and become worthy of an even greater weapon.[3]

Characteristics[]

Compared to the standard machete, Liberator deals higher damage per strike and around triple the damage-per-second (DPS). It also inflicts a slightly higher amount of bonus damage to enemy limbs, more likely crippling them.

Though a unique variant, it shares the same appearance as the standard variant.

Special attack[]

Liberator has a special Back Slash attack that does 70% damage in V.A.T.S. at the cost of 3 fewer action points (requires a Melee skill of 50).

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Type of attack- Type of attackSkill required- Skill required
Damage per attack in V.A.T.S.- Damage per attack in V.A.T.S.Action point cost- Action point cost
Damage per action point- Damage per action pointAdditional effects- Additional effects
Type of attackSkill requiredDamage per attack in V.A.T.S.Action point costDamage per action point
Normal036182
Back Slash5025.2151.68
Note: Melee weapons do double normal damage in V.A.T.S.

It is possible to execute Back Slash outside of V.A.T.S. (without the required Melee skill of 50 to perform the move) by initiating a power attack (hold attack button) while moving forward.

Durability[]

Liberator can successfully strike about 370 times from full condition before breaking.

Variants[]

Comparison[]

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Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)- Weapon name (melee or unarmed)Attacks in V.A.T.S.- Attacks in V.A.T.S.
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)- Weapon name (gun, energy or explosive)Action point cost- Action point cost
Damage per attack (damage per projectile)- Damage per attack (damage per projectile)Damage per action point- Damage per action point
Damage per second- Damage per secondWeapon spread- Weapon spread
Area of effect damage- Area of effect damageMagazine capacity (shots per reload)- Magazine capacity (shots per reload)
Effect damage & duration- Effect damage & durationDurability (number of attacks before breaking)- Durability (number of attacks before breaking)
Bonus effects- Bonus effectsWeight- Weight
Attacks per second- Attacks per secondValue in caps- Value in caps
Critical chance % multiplier- Critical chance % multiplierValue to weight ratio- Value to weight ratio
Critical damage- Critical damageSkill required- Skill required
Critical effect damage & duration- Critical effect damage & durationStrength required- Strength required
With all mods attached- With all mods attached
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)Damage per attack (damage per projectile)Damage per secondBonus effectsAttacks per secondCritical Chance % multiplierCritical damageAction Point costDamage per action pointDurability (number of attacks before breaking)WeightValue in capsValue to weight ratioSkill requiredStrength required
Machete 11
33x2 limb Damage3x1.511201.124525025253
Broad machete Courier's Stash15
48.53.23x215171.83701757503
Liberator 18
62.3x2.5 limb Damage3.46x31818237021000500253
Machete gladius 28
84x2 limb Damage3x1.528202.837021000500254
Note: Melee damage is doubled in V.A.T.S.

Location[]

The weapon is located at Nelson and found with Dead Sea. If one is allied with Caesar's Legion, the weapon will be rewarded by him after completing We Are Legion. If one is allied with any non-Legion faction and progresses Restoring Hope to its end, they will be sent to take back control of Nelson, doing so either with reinforcements from Camp Forlorn Hope or independently (such as by completing Back in Your Own Backyard for Ranger Milo). In either case, liberating the town will require that Dead Sea be killed, for which he is typically found in the barracks towards the north side. After killing him, Liberator can be looted from his body.

References[]

  1. The Courier: "I'll carry your blade with honor."
    Dead Sea: "True to Caesar."
    (Dead Sea's dialogue)
  2. The Courier: "I've slaughtered the enemy at Camp Forlorn Hope."
    Dead Sea: "A glorious victory. You must be very satisfied. I'll send word of your achievement. Perhaps Caesar will see fit to send another contubernium to occupy the Camp. Here - take this, my blade. It was a gift from my Centurion upon the defeat of the Sun Dog tribe."
    (Dead Sea's dialogue)
  3. The Courier: "Why would I want a piece of shit machete?"
    Dead Sea: "That blade has split the heads of... The only reason I give it to you is to force myself to earn another. True to Caesar."
    (Dead Sea's dialogue)
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