For a cross-game overview, see plasma pistol. For a cross-game overview, see plasma rifle. |
The plasma gun is a ranged weapon in Fallout 76.
Characteristics[]
The plasma gun is an energy weapon that shoots plasma bolts, which travel more slowly than beams emitted from laser weapons. Similarly to pipe weapons, the player can only craft a pistol version of the plasma gun. Changing the grip to a stock will reclass the weapon type and rename it to plasma rifle. Enemies killed with the plasma gun can sometimes be liquified into green plasma goo.
Crafting[]
Weapon modifications[]
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Calibrated beta wave tuner (Severe) | +50% Critical Damage +5% Hip-Fire Accuracy +20% Ammo Capacity | Target takes 3/s for 3 seconds Note: Counts for Friendly Fire | – | +2.4 | +1 | +6 | +0.4 | +50% | – Science Expert 1 to craft | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x1 Crystal x1 Nuclear material x2 Screw x3 Steel x10 | 0018C46D | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Calibrated capacitor (Calibrated) | +100% Critical Damage +10% Hip-Fire Accuracy | – | – | – | +1 | – | +0.6 | +40% | – – | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x1 Crystal x1 Nuclear material x2 Screw x3 Steel x10 | 0018C473 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gamma wave emitter (Gamma Wave) | +20% Ammo Capacity | Target takes 3/s for 3 seconds Note: Counts for Friendly Fire | – | +2.4 | – | +6 | +0.1 | +10% | – – | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x1 Crystal x1 Nuclear material x2 Screw x3 Steel x10 | 0018C46C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prime capacitor (Prime) | – | +35% Damage to Scorched Note: Uses Ultracite ammo | +25% | – | – | – | – | +100% | – Science Master 1 to craft | Adhesive x2 Crystal x2 Nuclear material x4 Pure crimson flux x2 Pure violet flux x2 Screw x6 Steel x21 Ultracite x5 | 00470A20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pulse capacitor | – | Drains target power armor battery by 5% | -15% | – | – | – | – | +40% | – Science Expert 1 to craft | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x1 Crystal x1 Nuclear material x2 Screw x3 Steel x10 | 0056B912 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Refined beta wave tuner (Refined Beta Wave) | +1% Aim Speed +25% Hip-Fire Accuracy +5% Sighted Accuracy +20% Ammo Capacity | Target takes 3/s for 3 seconds Note: Counts for Friendly Fire | – | +2.4 | +2 | +6 | +0.3 | +30% | – Science Expert 1 to craft | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x1 Crystal x1 Nuclear material x2 Screw x3 Steel x10 | 0018C46E | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Standard capacitor | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – – | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x1 Crystal x1 Nuclear material x2 Screw x3 Steel x10 | 0018C46F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
True capacitor (True) | +3% Aim Speed +25% Hip-Fire Accuracy +10% Sighted Accuracy | – | – | – | +2 | – | +1.2 | +40% | – – | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x1 Crystal x1 Nuclear material x2 Screw x3 Steel x10 | 0018C478 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vicious capacitor (Vicious) | +50% Critical Damage +18% Hip-Fire Accuracy | – | – | – | +1 | – | +0.6 | +70% | – Science Expert 1 to craft | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x1 Crystal x1 Nuclear material x2 Screw x3 Steel x10 | 0018C477 |
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Aligned automatic barrel (Automatic) | -1% Aim Speed -75% Hip-Fire Accuracy +50% Sighted Accuracy +37% Recoil -10% Ammo Capacity | +84 | -15 | +37% | +20% | +0.3 | +60% | – Science Expert 1 to craft | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x2 Crystal x2 Fiber optics x2 Gear x3 Oil x1 Screw x4 Silver x1 Steel x11 | 0018C42C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aligned flamer barrel (Thrower) | +1% Aim Speed +25% Hip-Fire Accuracy +5% Sighted Accuracy -22% Recoil Ammo Capacity | -72 | -76 | -22% | +8 | +0.5 | +50% | – Science Expert 1 to craft | Adhesive x2 Asbestos x2 Circuitry x2 Crystal x3 Fiber optics x3 Screw x4 Silver x3 Steel x15 | 0018ABF7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aligned short barrel (Short) | +1% Aim Speed +25% Hip-Fire Accuracy +25% Sighted Accuracy -22% Recoil | – | +2 | -22% | -5% | +0.3 | +50% | – Science Expert 1 to craft | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x1 Fiber optics x1 Glass x1 Screw x1 Steel x4 | 0018AC83 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aligned sniper barrel (Long) | -2% Aim Speed -75% Hip-Fire Accuracy +25% Sighted Accuracy +37% Recoil -70% Ammo Capacity | +108 | -6 | +37% | +30% | +0.8 | +80% | – Science Expert 1 to craft | Adhesive x2 Circuitry x2 Crystal x3 Fiber optics x3 Screw x4 Silver x2 Steel x15 | 0018C413 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aligned splitter (Shotgun) | +5 Projecties +1% Aim Speed +25% Hip-Fire Accuracy -75% Sighted Accuracy -22% Recoil | – | -49 | -22% | +95% | +0.3 | +50% | – Science Expert 1 to craft | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x1 Fiber optics x1 Glass x2 Screw x3 Steel x8 | 0018ACBE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Automatic barrel (Automatic) | -3% Aim Speed -100% Hip-Fire Accuracy +45% Sighted Accuracy +50% Recoil -10% Ammo Capacity | +84 | -17 | +50% | +25% | +1.8 | +35% | – – | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x2 Crystal x2 Fiber optics x2 Gear x3 Oil x1 Screw x4 Silver x1 Steel x11 | 0018C414 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Flamer barrel (Thrower) | -10% Recoil Ammo Capacity | -72 | -76 | -10% | +8 | +0.2 | +10% | – – | Adhesive x2 Asbestos x2 Circuitry x2 Crystal x3 Fiber optics x3 Screw x4 Silver x3 Steel x15 | 0018ABA5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short barrel (Short) | +20% Sighted Accuracy -10% Recoil | – | – | -10% | – | – | +10% | – – | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x1 Fiber optics x1 Glass x1 Screw x1 Steel x4 | 0018AC1D | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sniper barrel (Long) | -4% Aim Speed -100% Hip-Fire Accuracy +20% Sighted Accuracy +50% Recoil -70% Ammo Capacity | +108 | -9 | +50% | +35% | +0.4 | +40% | – – | Adhesive x2 Circuitry x2 Crystal x3 Fiber optics x3 Screw x4 Silver x2 Steel x15 | 0018ACBF | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Splitter (Shotgun) | +5 Projecties -80% Sighted Accuracy -10% Recoil | – | – | -10% | +100% | – | +10% | – – | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x1 Fiber optics x1 Glass x2 Screw x3 Steel x8 | 0018AC84 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stabilized automatic barrel (Automatic) | -3% Aim Speed -100% Hip-Fire Accuracy +45% Sighted Accuracy +25% Recoil -10% Ammo Capacity | +84 | -16 | +25% | +25% | +0.9 | +60% | – – | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x2 Crystal x2 Fiber optics x2 Gear x3 Oil x1 Screw x4 Silver x1 Steel x11 | 0018C42B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stabilized flamer barrel (Thrower) | +25% Recoil Ammo Capacity | -72 | +76 | +25% | +8 | +1 | +50% | – – | Adhesive x2 Asbestos x2 Circuitry x2 Crystal x3 Fiber optics x3 Screw x4 Silver x3 Steel x15 | 0018ABF5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stabilized short barrel (Short) | +20% Sighted Accuracy -35% Recoil | – | – | -35% | – | +0.9 | +50% | – – | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x1 Fiber optics x1 Glass x1 Screw x1 Steel x4 | 0018AC80 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stabilized sniper barrel (Long) | -4% Aim Speed -100% Hip-Fire Accuracy +20% Sighted Accuracy +25% Recoil -70% Ammo Capacity | +108 | -7 | +25% | +35% | +1.3 | +80% | – – | Adhesive x2 Circuitry x2 Crystal x3 Fiber optics x3 Screw x4 Silver x2 Steel x15 | 0018C409 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stabilized splitter (Shotgun) | +5 Projecties -80% Sighted Accuracy -35% Recoil | – | -53 | -35% | +100% | +0.9 | +50% | – – | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x1 Fiber optics x1 Glass x2 Screw x3 Steel x8 | 0018ACBB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
True automatic barrel (Automatic) | -75% Hip-Fire Accuracy +55% Sighted Accuracy +50% Recoil -10% Ammo Capacity | +84 | -15 | +50% | +25% | +0.9 | +60% | – – | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x2 Crystal x2 Fiber optics x2 Gear x3 Oil x1 Screw x4 Silver x1 Steel x11 | 0018C41C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
True flamer barrel (Thrower) | +3% Aim Speed +25% Hip-Fire Accuracy +10% Sighted Accuracy -10% Recoil Ammo Capacity | -72 | -76 | -10% | +8 | +1 | +50% | – – | Adhesive x2 Asbestos x2 Circuitry x2 Crystal x3 Fiber optics x3 Screw x4 Silver x3 Steel x15 | 0018ABAE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
True short barrel (Short) | +3% Aim Speed +25% Hip-Fire Accuracy +30% Sighted Accuracy -10% Recoil | – | +2 | -10% | – | +0.9 | +50% | – – | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x1 Fiber optics x1 Glass x1 Screw x1 Steel x4 | 0018AC44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
True sniper barrel (Long) | -1% Aim Speed -75% Hip-Fire Accuracy +30% Sighted Accuracy +50% Recoil -70% Ammo Capacity | +108 | -6 | +50% | +35% | +1.3 | +80% | – – | Adhesive x2 Circuitry x2 Crystal x3 Fiber optics x3 Screw x4 Silver x2 Steel x15 | 0018C3F1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
True splitter (Shotgun) | +5 Projecties +3% Aim Speed +25% Hip-Fire Accuracy -70% Sighted Accuracy -10% Recoil | – | -47 | -10% | +100% | +0.9 | +50% | – – | Adhesive x1 Circuitry x1 Fiber optics x1 Glass x2 Screw x3 Steel x8 | 0018AC89 |
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Aligned stock (Marksman's Rifle) | -8% Aim Speed +9% Stability +25% Hip-Fire Accuracy +45% Sighted Accuracy -37% Recoil +100% Melee Damage -100% Per-Shot Recoil | +8 | -37% | +15% | +0.3 | +40% | – Science Expert 1 to craft | Adhesive x1 Plastic x5 Screw x2 | 0018C43F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bruising grip (Comfort Grip Pistol) | +5% Hip-Fire Accuracy -5% Recoil +50% Melee Damage -100% Per-Shot Recoil | +3 | -5% | -10% | +0.4 | +40% | – – | Adhesive x1 Plastic x5 Screw x2 | 0018C468 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forceful stock (Recoil Compensated Rifle) | -10% Aim Speed +7% Stability +40% Sighted Accuracy -42% Recoil +25% Melee Damage -300% Per-Shot Recoil | +7 | -42% | +15% | +0.6 | +50% | – Science Expert 1 to craft | Adhesive x1 Plastic x5 Screw x2 | 0018C43C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Precise stock (Marksman's Rifle) | -8% Aim Speed +9% Stability +25% Hip-Fire Accuracy +45% Sighted Accuracy -25% Recoil +25% Melee Damage -100% Per-Shot Recoil | +7 | -25% | +20% | +0.6 | +50% | – Science Expert 1 to craft | Adhesive x1 Plastic x5 Screw x2 | 0018C440 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stabilized stock (Recoil Compensated Rifle) | -10% Aim Speed +7% Stability +40% Sighted Accuracy -55% Recoil -300% Per-Shot Recoil | +8 | -55% | +20% | +0.9 | +40% | – – | Adhesive x1 Plastic x5 Screw x2 | 0018C43A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Standard grip (Pistol) | – | – | – | -10% | – | – | – – | Adhesive x1 Plastic x5 Screw x2 | 0018C438 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
True stock (Rifle) | -7% Aim Speed +7% Stability +25% Hip-Fire Accuracy +50% Sighted Accuracy -20% Recoil -100% Per-Shot Recoil | -7 | -20% | +20% | +0.9 | +40% | – – | Adhesive x1 Plastic x5 Screw x2 | 0018C43D |
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Long night vision scope (Night-Vision) | +10 Magnification -20% Stability +25% Sighted Accuracy | +35 | – | +0.4 | +80% | Adhesive x3 Aluminum x5 Circuitry x2 Fiber optics x2 Glass x3 Nuclear material x6 Screw x3 | 0018C4A2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long recon scope (Recon) | +10 Magnification -20% Stability +25% Sighted Accuracy | +35 | – | +0.5 | +100% | Adhesive x3 Aluminum x5 Circuitry x2 Crystal x4 Fiber optics x2 Nuclear material x7 Screw x4 | 0018C4AA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long scope (Scoped) | +10 Magnification -20% Stability +25% Sighted Accuracy | +35 | – | +0.4 | +50% | Adhesive x2 Glass x2 Screw x3 Steel x7 | 0018C496 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medium night vision scope (Night-Vision) | +6 Magnification -20% Stability +25% Sighted Accuracy | +22 | – | +0.4 | +60% | Adhesive x2 Aluminum x4 Circuitry x1 Fiber optics x2 Glass x2 Nuclear material x4 Screw x1 Silver x1 | 0018C4D1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medium scope (Scoped) | +6 Magnification -20% Stability +25% Sighted Accuracy | +22 | – | +0.4 | +40% | Adhesive x2 Glass x1 Screw x1 Steel x6 | 0018C4CB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reflex sight (circle) (Tactical) | +10% Aim Speed +15% Sighted Accuracy | +6 | -15% | +0.2 | +25% | Adhesive x1 Aluminum x1 Glass x1 Nuclear material x2 Screw x1 Silver x1 | 0018C4D5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short night vision scope (Night-Vision) | +4 Magnification -10% Aim Speed -20% Stability +25% Sighted Accuracy | +9 | +30% | +0.4 | +40% | Adhesive x2 Aluminum x4 Circuitry x1 Fiber optics x1 Glass x1 Nuclear material x2 Screw x1 Silver x1 | 0018C48B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short recon scope (Recon) | +2 Magnification -20% Aim Speed -20% Stability +25% Sighted Accuracy | +15 | +20% | +0.4 | +60% | Adhesive x3 Aluminum x5 Circuitry x2 Crystal x4 Fiber optics x2 Nuclear material x7 Screw x4 | 0018C47A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short scope (Scoped) | +4 Magnification -20% Stability +25% Sighted Accuracy | +15 | – | +0.3 | +20% | Adhesive x1 Glass x1 Screw x1 Steel x4 | 0018C480 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Standard sights | – | – | – | – | – | Adhesive x1 Steel x3 | 0018C4D6 |
Paint[show IDs][show resources] | |||||
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Appearance | Name | Description | Requirements | Resources | Form ID |
Default Appearance | – | Known by default | None | 0037D0C1 | |
Poker Paint | Show that you know how to use the hand you've been dealt with this Poker Paint! | Rank 33 reward in The Big Score season | Oil x1 | 006F7E61 |
Variants[]
- Slug Buster - Reward from Buried Treasure.
- Mind Over Matter - Reward from Field Testing.
Locations[]
- Sold by MODUS at the MODUS armory terminal in the Whitespring bunker.
- Sold by the Brotherhood Vendor at the Whitespring Resort.
- Frequently carried by Blood Eagles.
Notes[]
- The plasma gun is affected by the Grounded mutation.
- Slain enemies may turn to goo piles. Enemies finished by a critical hit will always turn into goo.
- Anything killed by plasma weapons has a chance to drop nuclear material on death. This chance increases if the target has been melted to goo.
- The plasma gun cannot spawn with the Double or Explosive legendary effects.
- If the player idles with the plasma gun while it is drawn in first person view, an animation may play in which the weapon's plasma cartridge pops out with the player hitting it back into place.
- The plasma gun's calibrated beta wave tuner is an incorrectly named severe beta wave tuner.
Behind the scenes[]
The plasma gun has magazine mods that were cut from the game.
- Plasma cell (0018C46A)
- Pulse plasma cell (0056B914)