- “Simple structure but deadly weapon when used right.”
- —Blueprint description
Description
"Simple structure but deadly weapon when used right."
The Zip Gun is a ranged weapon / firearm--the first gun made craftable in the game.
It is rather slow compared to other weapons, but adequate against slower enemies like normal-mode Frenzied Giants in Bunker Alfa and larger enemies like Floater Bloaters and Toxic Abominations in resource zones, Bunker Alfa, etc. Zip Guns do 18 dmg at a speed of 0.8, or 14.4 DPS.
The Zip Gun, so long as it has at least one shot of durability remaining, may also be scrapped at the Recycler for a chance to extract Scrap Metal, Aluminium Bar, and Steel Bar after an hour.
Obtaining
Zip Guns may be taken from AI Survivors in resource zones, found in loot, or crafted.
Crafting Requirements
Unlock:
- Level: 34
- Craft Points: 1
Materials:
Recycling
On the Recycler, a Zip Gun can be recycled into Scrap Metal, Spring, Steel Bar, and Blueprint for Zip Gun in 1 hour at an appropriate level of Firearms recycling skill.
- Before Beta v.1.9.1, could be recycled into Spring, Factory Parts, Carbon Composite, and Blueprint for Zip Gun.
- Before Beta v.1.9, could be recycled into Scrap Metal, Aluminium Bar, and Steel Bar.
Trivia and Tips
- Introduced in Beta v.1.5.4
- Materials: 4 Aluminium Bar, 4 Weapon Parts, 5 Duct Tape, 3 Bolts
- While the Zip Gun is slower than most weapons and does less damage than Glock 17 and even well-aimed arrows, when found for free, it's a cheap way to kill things if you have patience. Its price in steel and oak makes it not a good value for crafting.
- In Beta v.1.9
- New design
- Materials: Changed Weapon Parts to Spring, added 8 Adhesive
