The Gauss minigun is a ranged weapon in Fallout 76, introduced in the Wastelanders update.
Characteristics[]
The Gauss minigun is a powerful, automatic ballistic weapon that rapidly fires 2mm electromagnetic cartridges that explode on impact. Compared to the .50 cal machine gun, the Gauss minigun has increased damage, accuracy, and nearly twice the magazine size. It can be further upgraded to deal energy damage, increase ammo capacity, and greatly increase fire rate. When crafted, Gauss miniguns use legendary modules, becoming legendary weapons with randomly determined effects.
As with other Wastelanders weapons only accessible with gold bullion, Gauss miniguns cannot be traded, dropped, or sold to vendors.
Crafting[]
Gauss miniguns are always crafted at the maximum level available to the player character. The weapon will be a one-star, two-star, or three-star legendary weapon with randomly determined effects.
Weapon modifications[]
| Barrel[show IDs][show resources] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hex  (Hex Barrel) | +20% Sighted Accuracy | -15% | -84 | ? | – | – | – | +10% | – – | – | 005754BD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Penta (Penta Barrel) | +20% Sighted Accuracy | -15% | -84 | -2 | – | – | – | +40% |  Read plan to learnScience 1 to craft | Adhesive x6 Aluminum x13 Gear x12 Oil x7 Screw x10 Spring x8 | 005754BC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Standard | +25% Sighted Accuracy | – | – | – | – | – | – | +20% | Known by default – | Aluminum x6 Circuitry x6 Copper x9 Gear x4 Nuclear material x5 Rubber x8 Steel x17 | 005754BA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tri | -3% Aim Speed +10% Sighted Accuracy | – | -84 | -7 | – | – | – | +30% | Read plan to learn Science 1 to craft | Adhesive x5 Aluminum x11 Gear x11 Oil x7 Screw x8 Spring x8 | 005754BB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tesla Coil[show IDs][show resources] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Mod | Description | Effects | |  | | | | Requirements | Resources | Form ID | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No coil | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Known by default – | – | 005894A4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prime capacitor (Prime) | – | +65% Damage to Scorched Note: Uses Ultracite ammo | +25% | – | – | – | +100% | Read plan to learn Gunsmith 5 to craft | Adhesive x4 Aluminum x2 Gear x6 Oil x5 Pure crimson flux x2 Pure violet flux x2 Screw x6 Steel x17 Ultracite x5 | 005A35C4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tesla coil capacitor | -3% Aim Speed +15% Reload Speed +25% Ammo Capacity | – | +6  | +125 | +5% | +0.9 | +30% | Read plan to learn Science 1 to craft | Adhesive x2 Circuitry x2 Crystal x2 Nuclear material x4 Screw x4 | 005754C0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tesla coil dynamo | -3% Aim Speed -20% Reload Speed +50% Ammo Capacity | – | +3 | +250 | +10% | +1.8 | +40% | Read plan to learn Science 1 to craft | Adhesive x2 Circuitry x2 Crystal x2 Nuclear material x4 Screw x4 Silver x5 Steel x11 | 005754BF | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sights[show IDs][show resources] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Mod | Description | | | | | Requirements | Resources | Form ID | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gunner | +1 Magnification +10% Aim Speed +15% Sighted Accuracy | +8 | -15% | +1.8 | +25% | Read plan to learn Science 1 to craft | Adhesive x1 Aluminum x2 Screw x1 | 005754BE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No sights | – | – | – | – | – | Known by default – | – | 005894A6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Paint[show IDs][show resources] | |||||
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| Appearance | Name | Description | Requirements | Resources | Form ID |
  | Clandestine Paint | Even the biggest of weapons needs to be hidden for clandestine missions. | Unlocked via Atomic Shop  | Oil x1 | 005A33C7 |
  | Default Appearance | – | Known by default | None | 0037D0C1 |
  | Free States Paint | Maintain independence with the Free States Gauss Minigun. | Unlocked via Atomic Shop | Oil x1 | 00692CCF |
  | Poker Paint | Show that you know how to use the hand you've been dealt with this Poker Paint for the Gauss Minigun! | Rank 53 reward in The Big Score season  | Oil x1 | 006F7E60 |
  | Tickled Pink Paint | Lay down some electrified carnage in pretty pink! | Unlocked via Atomic Shop | Oil x1 | 006F625D |
Locations[]
- The Gauss minigun can be crafted at a weapons workbench if the corresponding plan is known. The plan can be bought from Mortimer for 750 gold bullion with a Raiders reputation of Ally.
- Once the plan is known, Gauss miniguns may be found as legendary weapons, earned either as quest rewards or obtained via crafting.
Notes[]
- The Gauss minigun takes its damage perks from the Heavy Gunner set, but its ammunition counts as an energy weapon and uses Batteries Included for weight reduction.
- Affected by the Grounded mutation.
Behind the scenes[]
- Joon Choi concepted the Gauss minigun, recreating the MEC Gauss minigun seen in Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel.[Non-game 1][Non-game 2]
- The Gauss minigun, pistol, and shotgun were designed as weapons made by a single manufacturer.[Non-game 3]
Bugs[]
Unlocking the Prime receiver will not unlock the ability to craft ultracite 2mm electromagnetic cartridges.
Gallery[]
Tri barrel mod
Penta barrel mod
Bethesda render
References[]
Non-game
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