The Devastator is a heavy, fully-automatic shotgun capable of putting out extremely high damage very quickly but has the shortest effective range of all Special Weapons. Its heaviness slows the user down somewhat, but unlike the Minigun it does not need to spin up. It is unlocked at level 29.
Description[]
The IAF AA42 HAS42 Devastator is a fully automatic close range heavy assault shotgun. IAF standard ammunition loadout provides for 12-gauge rounds. Special Weapons training is required. Its devastating power makes it ideal for taking out large groups of hostile targets in close range.
Advantages[]
- Extremely large magazine
- Wide cone of fire
- Very high damage per second
- Damage increased by Damage Bonus instead of Autogun Damage
Disadvantages[]
- Slower movement speed while holding it
- Inaccurate compared to the Autogun
- Can only carry one spare magazine, obtaining a new one requires 60% of an ammo crate or Ammo Satchel
- Is not considered an Autogun, special Autogun Ammo boxes found in missions cannot be used to reload it
- High spread makes it difficult to avoid friendly fire
Strategy[]
- Devastator, being an automatic shotgun, puts a strong emphasis on close quarters combat. It excels against both crowds and tank units, but fails to pick off more distant targets.
- Since it's not classified as an autogun, Devastator's damage is increased by the Damage Bonus skill instead of Autogun Damage. This gives it more raw power when handled by Wildcat (capable of killing drones in 1 shot on Brutal difficulty), while Wolfe benefits from higher piercing chance.
- Crouching considerably reduces pellet spread.
Notes[]
- This weapon has been contributed to the game by Floggar.
- Appears to be based on the Atchisson AA-12 "Auto Assault 12" shotgun, a weapon designed in America in the 1970s. Both generations of shotguns have a fire rate of 300 rds/min, and the AA-12 was notable for having incredibly low recoil even when slinging fully automatic 12 gauge, thanks to a gas system and recoil spring.