Returnal - How do Weapons ACTUALLY Work? | Traits List + Ranked and Explained

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Timestamps:
Opening: 00:00
Alt-Fire Breakdown: 01:50
Modified Sidearm SD-M8: 12:52
Tachyomatic Carbine: 15:15
Spitmaw Blaster: 17:42
Pyroshell Caster: 20:24
Coilspine Shredder: 22:52
Thermogenic Launcher: 25:34
Electropylon Driver: 27:39
Rotgland Lobber: 30:13
Hollowseeker: 33:04
Dreadbound: 35:26
Boss Strategies: 38:26
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[@TGWhitta]

Timestamps: Opening: 00:00 Alt-Fire Breakdown: 01:50 Modified Sidearm SD-M8: 12:52 Tachyomatic Carbine: 15:15 Spitmaw Blaster: 17:42 Pyroshell Caster: 20:24 Coilspine Shredder: 22:52 Thermogenic Launcher: 25:34 Electropylon Driver: 27:39 Rotgland Lobber: 30:13 Hollowseeker: 33:04 Dreadbound: 35:26 Boss Strategies: 38:26 Consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! Help keep this content coming! kzbin.info/door/iConYCvXgm9-kci-BHA1kgjoin

[@sp1cychick3n]

Cheers!

[@8butsideways295]

Spitmaw i thought was a 1 star weapon but after the tower dlc i gave it a shot again it is absolutely cracked now explosive spit is insane its crazyyy also pylon feels way weaker now best weapons imo now for the tower atleast would be a launcher with full auto a spitmaw a dreadbound and rotgland would be the gun you take if there aren't other 3

[@Kojin400]

That's great but, Where can i get these weapons,

[@TGWhitta]

Most are random drops. Only a few have specific locations, and some unlock in further biomes.

[@dcbnyc]

this might be the only content out there that even has all the traits much less packaged in an easy to follow time stamped video! thank you

[@TGWhitta]

My pleasure! Glad I could help, thanks for watching

[@TalesZuliani]

Yesterday I thought "gonna do one or two runs after playing something else". Ended up with a 3h30 hours amazing run were I managed to beat Boss 2 and 3 and max out my health (for the trophy) Nemesis was one of most epic and craziest boss fights I think I ever played Then I ended up dying falling on an abyss LOL Amazing content

[@thestrapguy2006]

Hands down the best Returnal instructional video on KZbin. Keep coming back to it the further i progress to research new traits/weapons/Bosses etc. Thank you!

[@brandonbrooks8534]

Finally. A Returnal video that covers more than the first two biomes. This was such a great breakdown. Made everything very understandable. Thanks dude.

[@Tranquilfern224]

Amazing vid, I was looking everywhere for general info so I didn't keep having "WTF am I holding" moments when I picked up a weapon. This video had every bit of information I wanted - visual guides to guns & alt fires, practical strategies for use, rankings with fair pros & cons, ect. Even the the part of boss strategies was a nice touch. Gold standard for an informative video, keep up the great work.

[@roger_roger10]

Excellent write up. Thank you for taking the time. High quality.

[@soulhunteru12]

Thanks a lot for this excellent video! I generally wasn't paying attention to alt-fire or traits when choosing a weapon, and it's definitely held me back. Time to go grind out some traits! ;)

[@mistrjt9213]

Just started playing Returnal not long ago and having a blast. I’ve been missing out. Thanks for this helpful guide! Well deserved new sub!! 😜

[@ajbgaming6155]

You’re incredible thank you so much for taking the time to do this

[@TGWhitta]

Absolutely my pleasure! Thanks for watching!!

[@rmt3589]

Awesomely done. Greatly lays out all the game has to offer with guns.

[@Neihilrach]

Great video! Very good explanations on everything regarding the weapons.

[@TGWhitta]

Thanks!

[@miltonmercade]

Excellent video. Thank you so much for this!

[@geebaucham]

just started playing last night. GREAT vid man

[@01sevensix]

Great video, nicely put together. You need lots more subs; this is good stuff.

[@TGWhitta]

Thanks for watching!

[@ItsNickYo303]

Thanks bud! I was really looking for information on the traits but getting a rundown of all the guns was a nice bonus. I've only had the game for about 2 weeks and watching your video I realized i'm in biome 6 right now, wasn't really keeping track. Hyperion is also my favorite fight so far. Loved how the music got so dramatic as I got closer and closer to her. Favorite gun is definitely the carbine with Leech Rounds II but I am starting to really love the Rotgland Lobber (spelling?). Thanks again and I'm adding this video to my favorites. I guarantee I'll be rewatching as time goes on.

[@TGWhitta]

My pleasure! I'm so glad it was helpful!!! The Rotglad was super underrated but it's fantastic. I'm glad you're enjoying the game, it's a masterpiece. Thanks so much for watching!😄

[@RaVeR076]

How the f*** u get to biome 6 in 2 weeks? Have u even come off the game lol

[@donotseemecricket]

Great Video! My first playthrough I used the Carbine quite a bit, until I found the Pylon Driver. I used the Driver probably more than any other weapon, but after beating the game 4 times and spending many more hours just grinding and playing for fun to unlock traits, I have to say the Coilspine Shredder is one of my new favourite weapons. Initially i didn't like it much, but as you say it has a rhythm to it, and if you have good traits, and aim for headshots, it can finish off tough enemies, and small enemies quite fast. Also I love the Dreadbound! Really all the weapons in this game can be really good with the right traits and knowing how to use them properly. I've rolled a Sidearm with Charging Shot, Homing Missile, and Burst Fire that absolutely wrecked everything in B5.

[@garywilkes8048]

This is first class, thanks so much! What a game…

[@TGWhitta]

My absolute pleasure! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@DaSteinchen]

This is what i really was looking for, thanks for the effort.

[@slickr_392]

Earned a sub. Great stuff, mate! I really want to master Dreadbound for the Tower. Shit is just so hard to grasp with it's high risk-high reward system.

[@Newuxtreme]

Fantastic vdieo man highly appreciated!

[@TGWhitta]

Glad to help you break the cycle!

[@zhouyongkang5331]

The Tendril Pod is very underrated. It really shines when used against bulky and difficult enemies like the Titanops variations and the Severed as well as some of the bosses like Ixion and Hyperion. I'd personally give it 4 stars.

[@cwx8]

such a gamechanger. love tendrilpod and doombringer.

[@BSDonkey]

Agreed tendrilpod is so good.

[@JUSTRYINGTOWATCH]

Great stuff, thanks. I thought was watching a channel with like 500K subs until I finished the vid and came down to the comments. Adding sub!

[@TGWhitta]

Thanks so much! That's literally the highest praise I could ever ask for 🤣😁 Glad you enjoyed the vid

[@jacobsibley422]

Great video man, you have definitely taught me a lot about the game ! Thanks

[@TGWhitta]

I'm glad I could help! Thanks for watching 😃

[@alistairdempsey6734]

Outstanding work on this video bro. Well done. The Tower Sisyphus is loads of fun and is a game changer for the weapon trait grind. Props to anyone who did it through the main game. Honestly, I'm impressed at the variety of traits and creativity that went into them. It really adds to the replayability of the game, which is already above average just on the strength of the combat itself.

[@oinkwoof8378]

Love this breakdown!

[@TGWhitta]

I'm glad 😃 Thanks for watching!

[@ibitaRaptor]

Great info, thanks for making this. I am in Biome 5 and have not yet gotten 3 of the weapons.

[@jordanwarmachine]

Nice video. Appreciate the time you took

[@invertedpolarity6890]

Excellent, informative video. Nice!

[@trumanhalladay7167]

Great video!! +1 on the launcher for nemesis

[@EonHSD]

Small correction on the Pyroshell Caster's Seeking Flares: it doesn’t add seeking to the main shells, but adds multiple small flares after the first explosion that seek out the enemies :) it’s pretty great for crowd control!

[@oelaiho2001]

This is an AMAZING video. Thank you so much!

[@TGWhitta]

Happy to help!

[@itzJuztThomas]

Great video dude

[@dmo848]

Jus found ya. Great minds think alike. Kudos to ya. Happy new year

[@TGWhitta]

Glad you enjoyed the vid! Happy 2024

[@waelmagdy5715]

Much thanks for the info & the effort bro 👍

[@TGWhitta]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@C_O_N_C_E_P_T]

Great video. I’d like to add some things you missed. The level of traits for alt fires like say mine or the tendralipod gives you the number of mines or tendrils you’ll get. So level 2 you’ll get 2 mines. Or two tendrils. Level 3 for them is the same. You’ll get 3 for each. This also can be said for level 3 traits for coilspine. You’ll get 4 discs in some instances instead of 3. Spitmaw and carbine level 3, rapid spitter or rising pitch enhances the gun to a new level much better than level 1 or 2’s. The spitmaw on level 3 rapid spitter is crazy fast and quick reloading. The modified sidearms with level 3 traits is a God tier gun. Level 3 burst fire, ricochet and shrapnel will destroy anything easily. The ricochet shots bounce off walls and surroundings while the shrapnel explodes in hundreds of pieces. One of the best guns to use and a lot of fun. Rotgland can also be 4 shots with level 3 traits. Level 3 Tendril on that gun will amaze you how good it is. It’s worth upgrading Also on the dreadbound. Level 2 and 3 traits will make this gun unstoppable and fire much faster with no need to reload this gun is my favorite gun to use with high level traits. Expanding shards is one to look out for on level 3 traits. Fourth shard level 3 is faster and return damage is great. I never not pick up this gun after upgrading the traits. In the first 2 biomes this gun is hard to use because it is too slow. Biome 4 and up this gun is my favorite. The level 3 traits add a ton of more details you missed that make all the rest of the guns crazy good. Can turn most guns automatic and fast firing and completely change your rating system you have now. Love this game it’s super addicting. Hope there is a second one or at least dlc.

[@TGWhitta]

Amazing info!!! Thanks for covering this stuff. I did not know about several of the level 3 trait information. Appreciate the additions my friend!

[@C_O_N_C_E_P_T]

@@TGWhitta try to get them all took about 180hrs 😸

[@donotseemecricket]

For Tendril Pod you get 3 at level 2 and 4 at level 3! If you couple tendril pod with any kind of leech effect, it is amazing at regen-ing your integrity back as it is dot if you stick it on a big enemy.

[@C_O_N_C_E_P_T]

@@donotseemecricket yea I forget which amount you get for the traits. It’s the same thing with the land mine alt fire.

[@Stiggy771]

So how do you know if you're leveling up on the level of the traits .

[@Shtaket-max]

This is the best weapon tutorial TY pal

[@Domo604]

Outstanding video!!!

[@bustatron]

Best returnal weapon vid on KZbin.

[@TGWhitta]

Thanks!

[@Bopchoboy]

Great video. One thing that came to mind, I remember using the tendril pod on an automaton and when it was attached, I believe it made the automaton unable to attack, or at the least limit its move set. Regardless, if you use it, check it out and on other enemies to see what else it inhibits. Could assist you in combat against enemies that shoot many projectiles.

[@thomasjefferson2676]

Very nice video man love the info because I am obsessed* with this game right now but I gotta say watching your gameplay you are not dashing around enough you could avoid so many hits and adrenaline resets if you just dashed through one of those projectiles or rings.

[@nicholasdenzilwhite]

Great vid, thanks for the effort.

[@KayaGra]

great vid, very informative

[@ragefreak87]

Thank you so much for this video, this was incredibly helpful

[@TGWhitta]

My pleasure!

[@gregoriogeo1941]

never tried playing with rotgland, not anymore after this video. Good vid bro.

[@TGWhitta]

I hope you like the lobber. It doesn't seem great when you first find it, but it becomes unstoppable! Thanks for watching!!

[@glaucoruzzetti9630]

I struggled a lot to beat ixion and I mean A LOT! Then I unlocked the rotgland and finished the game in the next 6 hours of playing! Real story bro

[@werencho]

I loved the rotgland when I had to face the automatons. That was the best weapon for them

[@nuckchorris1396]

Awesome vid

[@TheRenZoG]

Great video my friend! I watched the whole thing until the end. I was wondering if you could help me understand a mechanic in the game regarding the freaking cubes... I know you place them at the end of each biome but how do you use the items you supposedly carry over to your next run?? I never see them again... I don't get it... Thanks again!! Keep making videos like this! You just gain a new sub!

[@inishboffin]

Great video thank you. Still plugging away on Biome 3, game consistently kicks my ass, just getting to Nemesis with decent integrity can be a challenge. Have the reflexes and timing of a bowl of molasses. Going to try unlock a few more traits. Glad Housemarque won those BAFTA’s, well deserved.

[@Kenjitsuka]

Great stuff, thanks!

[@jcarvalho_7]

Brilliant video

[@TGWhitta]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@gaurd3]

We are in complete agreement with the hallowseeker.

[@1313rasheed]

Thanks for the informative video. Very well thought out and helpful. Eventhough I agree with most of what you are saying, I think every weapon in this game feels amazing and powerful. Depending on your playstyle of course. Dreadbound-Hollowseeker-Electropylon are my go to guns, when you play for a certain amount of time you just take your gun and go with it because it feels great. But not a single weapon let me down in this game. Excellently designed and unique guns over all. I am so hooked, now that I finish i don't know what to do 😂 it's like sissyphus's story. When you are used to carry the boulder(die over and over again) you don't know what to do anything else. There is this familiar feeling of loneliness, isolation and fighting everything with Selene with dark/hopeless rooms, It portrays almost nothingness and hopelessness of existing. In this vast and unexplored world, even if you finish the game, the feeling never stops. And you begin at Helios again. Unbelievable game, this feeling I didn't get from any of the games I played before.

[@MHassan1986]

The Lobber quickly has become my go to weapon. I like to play cautiously so I just do the whole pop and shoot and let the rot do the damage from the distance.

[@ZeusCR21]

Exactly what I needed it. Just perfect

[@TGWhitta]

Happy to help!

[@stumpand]

Thank you for this super in-depth guide it was really helpful! I personally think having less time where you are shooting is one of the most important measures of a gun. It's why I would put rotgland over hollowseeker. Yeah, the hollowseeker has a big ammo pool, but you slow down while shooting and also have to both focus on hitting the target and dodging.

[@elohist7632]

Thx 4 u're vid mate😊

[@rafaelcafonso]

Pretty cool guide! I wish someone would make one for all the artifacts

[@TGWhitta]

If I ever find them all I will 😋😋

[@Salmontres]

Thank you for putting this together! I have a super noob question. Does the weapon level only effect how many points the weapon gets across the three traits? (This is my first day playing, but it seemed hard to believe that a level 2 and 11 sidearm could have the same base damage if they only have 1 point in Bonus Damage)

[@JeremyDusek]

thank you for this information.

[@ParanoidBishop]

Excellent in-depth guide. Only in Biome 3, yet to defeat Nemesis, love the Rotgland Lobber. Perfect for my, couple pew pews, then run for the hills play-style…;) I have a Carbine with Killshot at the door to the boss, so will give that a try, the Lobber as you said did not work, and the Launcher requires too precise aiming. Would be great if you could do a vid on consumables and artifacts. Subscribed, Thanks.

[@bustatron]

Rotgland torches nemesis, just charge shots up. The damage over time can tick the whole fight and it's over fast.

[@RizzRiderEUC]

I’m not sure if all of these weapons were reworked, or if you just didn’t bother to read the weapon trait descriptions when you made this video. Ie; Sticky bonus doesn’t make your bombs stick, they’re sticky by default, it just adds extra damage to direct hits. Simmering shot doesn’t give your bombs a DoT attack, it gives unexploded bombs a damaging area of effect. Leech rounds is a percent chance to proc with each shot, not “every single bullet heals you” Among many others, this info is all immediately available from the equipment screen

[@sarmavlada]

I messed around for 2 days in first biom got to the boss 2 times and got destroyed. Than I found Electropylon driver with pylon web and that changed game from rouge like to single player. I took it slow grinned as much and listened for advice on boss to prepare myself. Took me 2 days for the run and I have beaten game whole game mostly with Electropylon driver sometimes with magic pixel of health (Ixion) . Namesis killed me cause it bugged at third phase, there was no body to shoot, I had respawn and change weapon to hollowseaker and won. Good guide and great game.

[@wazxserd]

NICE VIDEO

[@MetroCrunch]

The Launcher with full-auto fire is terrifyingly powerful, and probably my favorite weapon to use on all but several edge-cases. One time I had it in a room against 2 Severed enemies and they were just too maneuverable for me to do significant damage to, and I got my butt kicked, with them teleporting around and whatnot. Other than that, Hollowseeker is of course amazing, though I think serrated projectiles is an amazing trait that doesn't always get the respect it is due, and I also totally agree on the Rotgland Lobber. It's a beast.

[@bustatron]

Serrated Hollowseeker is great.

[@McRazzler]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@MrAshrr213]

Here late but this is awesome!

[@johndodo2062]

I definitely prefer carbine and hollow. I learned yesterday how great the rotgut can be when I played the daily challenge so I'll try that. I beat the game with the hollow though and the void beam, so I'm partial to those bad boys

[@dariusdrijman4946]

I might be a bit late to the party, just finished the game on pc, i personally love the spitmaw, I used it up until the last boss, slug shot is a must for me and combined with a lot of stagger power I dont have to worry about any enemies attacking me back its just great

[@yagami999913]

Best Returnal weapon guide out there !

[@TGWhitta]

Thanks! Happy to help

[@yagami999913]

@@TGWhitta just started the game so this has been really helpful. Keep up the good content.

[@TGWhitta]

You're too kind. Good luck my friend!

[@jdavis114]

Great. Hollowseeker is my favorite

[@TGWhitta]

Good choice!

[@kadoman0]

Thank you for making this video, I have shared this with others who love #Returnal

[@TGWhitta]

Im so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@kadoman0]

@@TGWhitta I am very grateful you made it, because of this video I went from about to return the game (no pun intended) to being a huge fan and now helping others on co-op.... you also helped me find my favorite weapon of all time The #DreadBound 😊 🙏

[@nagol567]

great breakdown but only for people that don't play aggressive and play a more standoff playstyle of stay back and shoot. The perks and weapons you don't like are actually great for other players.

[@alexanderkreczkevich8100]

Not sure how much the spitmaw has changed but I think you slept on slug shot. I got me through the first 3 bosses back to back. The slug gives you a sort of best of both worlds where you can use it on single enemies or groups. There is always around 2-3 "pellets" that fly with the slug, and with rapid and backsplash, it clears rooms with ease. Oh and negating discs for the Coilspine with alt-cooling or adrenaline! Nothing like shutting a boss down while draining them.

[@jameslarson7006]

Thank you man 😘

[@curious_margin]

Excellent ***ALTHOUGH - I'd like to make one suggestion for your future videos that are similar to this one. I'd recommend not showing too far into the game. The info is awesome, but I'm only in the 2nd biome and I constantly had to look away as I was seeing enemy's and bosses but still wanted to read the stats. There were a lot of times I saw things (or cut scenes) that I really felt like were ruining the element of surprise in discovering those crazy bosses and enemy's while playing the game. Maybe for future videos stay within the first 25% of the game for background footage. Really great work and I'd like to continue watching your videos... this one element was the only thing that I thought others may have felt as well. Thank you for your content.

[@diegoholley5593]

Thanks for saving me I'm not even gonna watch

[@babyhueking4280]

@@diegoholley5593 I just listened

[@DangerBay]

Some if the guns you don't get in the first 2 biomes.

[@VAL3NTIN3]

Yes. I wasn't even watching the video just reading comments because i saw areas never seen. My eyes were going back to video and didn't finish this spoiler video. So didn't finish video. Sad

[@brandonbrooks8534]

As an alternate opinion I've seen so many videos of Returnal that only pertained to the first two biomes. The breath of detail in this one made it very clear this is exactly what I needed now that I am late game. Thanks dude. This was a great breakdown.

[@beaming25]

Good vid

[@davidgeorge4756]

you could also replace every boss strat with "Use Electropylon Driver" but i forget when it unlocks

[@egx2236]

Got the game on steam Excellent video The electro is my weapon of choice for all the end bosses

[@thelegendrubyrodd]

I love using Prox -Mine. Thats one of my fav Alts.

[@TheReddeadmovie]

i got ixion on my first try well 2nd after i used the respawn thing and will continue my run tonight

[@JordTheeNord]

30:13 Finally someone acknowledges the Rotgland! This gun is amazing especially if you're doing an overload build

[@TGWhitta]

Agree!

[@mmortal8183]

Took down the final boss with 3 Doombringer III shots. Had alt-fire overload cd to be able to do it.

[@roonkolos]

I absolutely love how incredibly thorough thorough were with this video. I may have just beaten it for the first time but I appreciate the incredible amount of work you put into this That said, Hollowseeker w/ Portal Turret AND Laser were what won me the final fight. Was close as hell but I can't help but wonder if my carbine w/ leech that that swapped out on a whim would have Faired better or not. That said, again. Wonderfully well made vid

[@TGWhitta]

Thank so so much! I really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Alirezarz62]

Got this game from ps plus extra and I'm loving it. I do suck tho and since I just started I find myself lost most of the time and I can't find my way back to bosses and biomes

[@Josharcangel]

Great vídeo 😎👌🏻

[@TGWhitta]

Thanks! Hope it helped

[@LetoDeWirre]

I would like to add a very specific kind of God Roll Gun: carabine with leech rounds 3. Each proc heals not much less than small siphilum.

[@TheHagaEme]

Had a lot a trouble in Biome 3 (beat Nemesis on my 1st try), but the moment i unlocked Pylon Driver and Adrenaline Leech, the game simply changed and now i’m after the Platinum 😂

[@parsonk4041]

this game was great. the first boss seemed to be the hardest for me. took forever and nearly wanted to give up. but once it got past I was able to kill each boss on the first try. and once I found the lobber it was happy days.

[@Cyrelltheghosthunter]

YOOOOOO doombringer is a reference to the BFG from doom that's so fucking cool

[@alexmikhylov]

I'm not sure how it is on controller, but playing on mouse on PC Sidearm has additional advantage of actually firing single shots as fast as you can click the mouse, which generally gives you an effective fire rate about twice as high than advertised which I'm pretty sure references what you get when you just hold the button.

[@jho3623]

Hardest game ive ever played in my life. 120 deaths and counting and only got to the 3rd boss.

[@mbsgamerpro]

Dayum. I died early on in the game a lot until I learned all of the ins and outs by really preparing for the bosses and didnt find it too difficult

[@AJ-mq5df]

Lmfaooo

[@robertburt9945]

You're doing better than me. Can't get past Crimson Wastes

[@AbyssAsics]

Just started playing Returnal, thanks for guide! A few questions: - the traits are random right? you can pick up the any weapon with any alt fire and traits? - how many maximum traits per weapon? - what affects how many you will have on the weapon? - is there some kind of weapon development? I saw if you kill enemies with weapon your improve this weapon but how it works? thank you ! :)

[@TGWhitta]

Its been a long time but I'll try to answer from what I remember: - traits are random - I'm not sure on the maximum anymore, but I know it increases the higher the level of the weapon - the more you use/kill with a weapon the more the weapon improves Sorry I couldn't be more help, it's been a looooong time since I made this guide lol.

[@benking9795]

Doombringer is definitely a nod to the Bfg from doom

[@RonZombie91]

Hollowseeker is definitely the best gun in the game. But I'm shocked you didn't choose serrated projectiles for yours. That's my favorite trait for that gun!

[@GlassOnion23]

I know how loved the Hollowseeker is from seeing it appear in many "best weapons list" but I definitely dispute the idea that it's definitely the best. The Rotgland Lobber with just one trait, explosive rot, one shots the majority of enemies in the entire game. Even with a fairly low level Lobber with like 2 bars of damage, it literally one shots almost all the enemies in biomes 1 to 3 without having the damage over time effect even come into play. From biomes 3 to 6, and with a higher level Lobber, it's just one blast and some DoT, or two or three shots and some DoT. And because of the DoT which disables most enemies from attacking, once you tag them, even if they survive the insane one shot damage of lobber with explosive rot, you don't have to worry about the enemy at all with very few exceptions. Dodging becomes easy. A Hollowseeker needs serrated projectiles, portal beam, another trait like waves, and high damage stats to do what the Lobber does with just explosive rot, or even just one of the lesser traits like durable rot or caustic rot. And because you can fully charge up the gun in just over a second, even mobs of flying enemies like the ones in biome 5 melt just with the simple tactic of charge, shoot, dodge if needed, charge, shoot, and rinse and repeat. If the lobber had decent enough stats for splash radius, like four bars which really isn't a lot, trash mobs of even 6 or more all bearing down on you at once just melt in a hilariously short amount of time. This gun is hugely underlooked by a sizeable amount of the player base. I haven't played around with Dreadbound, which as I understand is regarded by speedrunners as the highest DPS gun, as much as the rest of the guns. But of the ones I've tried extensively, which is everything else, I'd say the Lobber combines low skill ceiling and extraordinarily high initial damage, followed by great DoT which most guns either lack or need a trait for, better than any gun and makes it an easy candidate for the best gun in the game barring the Dreadbound.

[@redlord8438]

I like using serrated projectiles with retarget, DoT for everyone!

[@dgames220]

My 2 favorites are the Rotgland lobber and the electropylon driver, although i do like Rotgland lobber more

[@dgames220]

YOU GAVE THE ROTGLAND A 5???? NO WAY, I DIDNT EXPECT THAT!

[@dgames220]

I have a livestream on the endless tower with it, i was destrying with the rotland

[@dm0ney182]

Are alt fires affected by the different damage stats?

[@SupeerrV]

Electropylon driver is without a doubt the best. I had a level 5 pylon driver that I obtained in biome 1 and proceeded to shred through Biomes 2 and Biomes 3 passing up much higher level guns and easily handling nemesis

[@Wilsongaboi]

I wish you would go into what each of the traits mean as well for example for the hollowseeker it says "reactivity" or something to that effect which I don't know how that translates for the weapon. There isn't a lot of these strange attributes but otherwise great video.

[@TGWhitta]

I realized after the fact that I probably could have gone into more detail of stuff like that. But I was just happy to finally get this beast of a video done, so much work lol. Thanks for watching!

[@Tamarocker88]

Strong disagree on the Hollowseeker... In my experience the rounds are highly inaccurate and have as wide a spread as the wide maw spitmaw blaster. It takes forever to take down even the weak enemies. It doesn't matter much that it has a long range if it's taking 4-5 times as long to kill enemies as it does other weapons.

[@avgnfandon2]

Shit, gotta disagree with you on that. Maybe a base build but I breezed through my first run with Serrated Rounds III, Portal Beam II, and Portal Turrent. Game literally became a piece of cake after

[@stumpjumper_ste]

Got to agree, I find Hollowseeker medio chore, at best, but I acknowledge that is my opinion. I wont pick up unless I have something worse. Dreadbound with expanded and explosive shards, Ill pick up over any gun. On last boss Ive taken down in 20seconds or less with Dreadbound. My List would be 1. Dreadbound (with explosive and enlarged shards) 2. Electropylon Driver (any traits apart from web as I dont like it) 3. Everything else. I would also say that a person should pick a weapon with traits you like over the level of the weapon. I've done Biome 4-6 with a level 15 weapon, simply because it was a Dreadbound with explosive and enlarged shards and have picked it over level 30 weapons simply because of the traits and how good the combination is.

[@elliotjames1273]

Nah, I picked up a hollowseeker, ram through biomes 4 and 5, then picked up another and took down biome 6 including the final boss in one great run. It’s a great weapon if it has the portal beam along with waves.

[@encinas323]

I've been using the hollowskeeker, I'm on biome 3 almost to the boss, I thought it was best gun tbh, I only died once with pistol, one the first biome; I managed to to beat close to three with it. I got lucky I got good parasites as well, I've heard that I'm supposed to die to get the secert ending. But I've only died once, should I take multiple L's or naa?

[@monhi64]

You’re giving me vibes of someone who never gave hollowseeker a proper chance, and probably doesn’t have many traits unlocked, just ignores the gun everytime you find it

[@dalerenfro3395]

I’m way behind but I love this game. The only thing I’m seeing that no one is mentioning is that blast shell does drop shields. I use It as a way to drop them on turrets as I’m working my way close.