Understand Snipetron Vandal
Useful when…
- Use measured hit-scan shots while accounting for its listed falloff.
- Consider its six-round magazine and 2-second reload when comparing its firing rhythm with standard Snipetron.
Damage and handling
Its normal attack deals 200 physical damage per shot: 180 Puncture, 10 Impact, and 10 Slash. It fires at 2 shots per second, with 28% critical chance, a 2× critical multiplier, and 16% status chance. It has six rounds and reloads in 2 seconds. Its attack begins falling off at 400 units and reaches a 50% reduction at 600 units.
Compared with Snipetron
Standard Snipetron has a four-round magazine and a 3.5-second reload, compared with the Vandal's six rounds and 2-second reload. The Vandal's listed status chance is 16%, versus 12% for Snipetron. Both list the same falloff start and endpoint.
Alternative sniper mechanics
Komorex has zoom-dependent handling and a viral burst, while Rubico is described as a long-range revolver-style rifle. Coda Sporothrix is described as a virus-laden barb with increased damage, reload speed, magazine size, status chance, and explosion radius. These entries describe distinct options rather than an automatic replacement for the Vandal.
Limitations and tradeoffs
- The larger magazine and shorter reload ease its firing rhythm, but it retains semi-automatic handling and long-range falloff.
- Its listed critical chance is 28% and status chance is 16%.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming the Vandal removes Snipetron's listed falloff.
- Assuming it has an alternate attack; only a normal attack is listed.