Salvaged Assaultron head (Fallout 76)

The salvaged Assaultron head is a ranged weapon in Fallout 76.

Characteristics[]

This salvaged head of an Assaultron is fired like a non-automatic energy pistol. Charge in input by reloading repeatedly. The more charges, the higher the damage.

It irradiates the user when used. The self-damage is the same regardless of the number of charges or weapon level. It deals 50 Radiation Exposure damage via enchantment.^{[1][verified]}

Aside from Legendary crafting, the salvaged Assaultron head cannot be modified in any way. The Imposter Assaultron head is crafted separate as a standalone item, rather than as a paintjob.

Crafting[]

• Level 25
• Level 35
• Level 45

Materials
Adhesive (5) Aluminum (5) Circuitry (5) Fiber optics (5) Scrap Assaultron head (1)
Requirements
Build at: Weapons workbench Learn Method: Learned from plan/recipe Plan: Assaultron head Perks: Science Expert 1
Produces
Salvaged Assaultron head Lv 25 (1)

Materials:		Requirements:		Produces:
Adhesive (5) Aluminum (5) Circuitry (5) Fiber optics (5) Scrap Assaultron head (1)		Build at: Weapons workbench Learn Method: Learned from plan/recipe Plan: Assaultron head Perks: Science Expert 1		Salvaged Assaultron head Lv 25 (1)

Materials
Adhesive (6) Aluminum (6) Circuitry (6) Fiber optics (6) Scrap Assaultron head (1)
Requirements
Build at: Weapons workbench Learn Method: Learned from plan/recipe Plan: Assaultron head Perks: Science Expert 1
Produces
Salvaged Assaultron head Lv 35 (1)

Materials:		Requirements:		Produces:
Adhesive (6) Aluminum (6) Circuitry (6) Fiber optics (6) Scrap Assaultron head (1)		Build at: Weapons workbench Learn Method: Learned from plan/recipe Plan: Assaultron head Perks: Science Expert 1		Salvaged Assaultron head Lv 35 (1)

Materials
Adhesive (8) Aluminum (8) Circuitry (8) Fiber optics (7) Scrap Assaultron head (1)
Requirements
Build at: Weapons workbench Learn Method: Learned from plan/recipe Plan: Assaultron head Perks: Science Expert 1
Produces
Salvaged Assaultron head Lv 45 (1)

Materials:		Requirements:		Produces:
Adhesive (8) Aluminum (8) Circuitry (8) Fiber optics (7) Scrap Assaultron head (1)		Build at: Weapons workbench Learn Method: Learned from plan/recipe Plan: Assaultron head Perks: Science Expert 1		Salvaged Assaultron head Lv 45 (1)

Locations[]

• One can be found at the Pioneer Scout camp, on a shelf in the archery range.
• One can sometimes be found on the body of a dead Assaultron.

Notes[]

• Affected by the Grounded mutation.
• The projectile creates a small, cosmetic explosion upon impact.
• Some assaultron heads do not irradiate their user when fired. These are considered legacy content, and are exceptionally rare.

Changelog[]

• No longer spawns with the explosive legendary prefix. Explosive assaultron heads are now removed content.
• Crafting is no longer affected by Super Duper. Prior to this, it could be used to duplicate screws.

Behind the scenes[]

• The Assaultron head reloads much slower than its Fallout 4 counterpart.
• The Imposter Assaultron head is listed as a dynamic attachment combination variant for the standard Assaultron head, however, it is not used. This older version of the Sheepsquatch variant was divided into 6 hidden mods that each added a piece of the model. Additionally, it would have applied the severe beta wave tuner attributes, emulating the laser used by the Imposter Sheepsquatch which sets the ground on fire.^[2]

Bugs[]

• PC Playstation 4 Prior to patch 1.1.0.8, the salvaged Assaultron head could only fire a single shot that consumed all fusion cells in the player character's inventory. ^[patched]
• PC Xbox One Playstation 4 Some players have reported that the gun is extremely bugged and does almost no damage, regardless of how many charges are fired, even when using a quad-explosive. ^[patched]
• PC Xbox One Playstation 4 The reloading animation can be canceled by sprinting, allowing the weapon to be reloaded faster than intended.

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