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Thump-Thump is a unique weapon in Fallout: New Vegas.
Gameplay[edit]
Thump-Thump is a unique variant of the Grenade Rifle. It shoots grenades at double the velocity of the standard variant and has an enhanced AoE radius. It also has a 30% faster attack speed, 0.5 lower weight, and is 25% more durable compared to a standard Grenade Rifle. It also has a unique texture and the words "Thump-Thump" written on the side with an arrow pointing towards the muzzle. There is also a drawing of an angry beaver with red eyes holding a rifle on the stock.
Durability[edit]
Thump-Thump can fire a total of about 620 standard rounds from full condition before breaking.
Variants[edit]
- Grenade Rifle - the common variant found throughout the Mojave Wasteland.
Mercenary's Grenade Rifle - a unique variant added with the Courier's Stash DLC.
Great Bear Grenade Rifle - a unique variant found in the Long 15.- Red Victory Grenade Rifle - a unique variant found at Dry Wells.
Comparison[edit]
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Weapon name (gun, energy or explosive) |
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Damage per second |
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Area of effect damage |  |
Effect damage & duration |
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Bonus effects |  |
Attacks per second |
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Critical chance % multiplier |  |
Critical damage |
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Critical effect damage & duration |  |
With all mods attached |
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Attacks in V.A.T.S. |  |
Action point cost |
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Damage per action point |  |
Weapon spread |
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Magazine capacity (shots per reload) |  |
Durability (number of attacks before breaking) |
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Weight |  |
Value in caps |
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Value to weight ratio |  |
Skill required |
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Strength required | ||
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| Grenade Rifle | 2 | 218.6 | 100 | 2.14 | x1 | 1 | 35 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 1 | 495 | 6 | 300 | 50 | 25 | 3 |
| Great Bear Grenade Rifle | 15 | 246.4 | 100 | 2.14 | x1 | 15 | 32 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 1 | 1245 | 5 | 950 | 190 | 25 | 3 |
| Mercenary's Grenade Rifle | 2 | 218.6 | 100 | 2.14 | x1 | 1 | 35 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 1 | 495 | 5.5 | 300 | 54.5 | 0 | 3 |
| Red Victory Grenade Rifle | 2 | 327.9 | 100 | 3.21 | x1 | 1 | 29 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 1 | 620 | 4 | 950 | 237.5 | 25 | 3 |
| Thump-Thump | 2 | 284.1 | 100 | 2.79 | x1 | 1 | 35 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 1 | 620 | 5.5 | 800 | 145.5 | 25 | 3 |
Location[edit]
- Nellis Array - Inside the building, south/southeast of the generator switches during or after the quest Ant Misbehavin'. It is next to two broken generators, by a skeleton.
Notes[edit]
- If the Boomers are killed for Mr. House or Caesar's Legion before obtaining the Nellis generator key from Raquel, Thump-Thump cannot be obtained. The building's door is unpickable and can only be opened with the key, which does not appear on her body if she dies.
- Thump-Thump uses a unique projectile to give it the projectile speed bonus, meaning said bonus only affects standard 40mm Grenades.
- Even though Thump-Thump has increased attack speed over a normal Grenade Rifle, it doesn't have increased reload speed, largely mitigating the DPS boost.
Behind the Scenes[edit]
Joshua Sawyer stated that Thump-Thump is based on the real-world M79.[Dev 1]
Bugs[edit]
On some occasions Thump-Thump will not inflict any damage to the target. If this happens, you may also not cause any damage while using V.A.T.S.- Sometimes it removes the 1st person texture and turns invisible in 3rd person.
Sounds[edit]
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Gallery[edit]
Thump-Thump in Nellis Array
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References[edit]
Developer Statements
- ↑ Question: "what weapon is the grenade launcher based off of?"
Joshua Sawyer: "The rifle is based off of the M79. The launcher is based off of the "China Lake" prototype."
(Fallout: New Vegas Developer Statements/Weapons; Joshua Sawyer: Grenade Launcher and Rifle inspiration, 2011 October 11)
