One of the most powerful sniper rifles in Fallout: New Vegas is the Ratman. This unique weapon deals impressive damage in one shot. In addition, all the necessary modifications and improvements are already installed on it. Therefore, if you want to travel the Wasteland without fear, then be sure to find the Ratman.
Description of a unique weapon
The Stingray in Fallout: New Vegas is a type of warmint rifle with all possible improvements. The set of unique weapons already includes an optical sight and a night vision device, a silencer and an enlarged store. In addition, it differs in appearance. His bed is made of plastic, and the butt shows a mole rat skull and 69 notches are made. According to legend, just so many rodents were killed from this weapon.
The advantages include undemanding to the skills of the hero and increased damage. But the main advantage of the Ratman in Fallout: New Vegas is the increased chance of a critical hit in stealth mode and complete silence. Unlike a regular varmint rifle, a weapon criticizes 5 times more often. Therefore, if you travel secretly through the Wasteland, then you will like this sniper. In addition, the weapon has increased strength. Before it breaks, you can use 125 stores or make 1 thousand single shots.
The disadvantages of a sniper rifle include high OD consumption. Therefore, the Ratman should not be used as an assault weapon. But for missions in stealth mode, it is ideal.
Where to Find a Ratman in Fallout: New Vegas
This unique weapon cannot be bought. To become the owner of a deadly sniper rifle, you will need to visit Brock's cave. Only here is the Ratman hidden in Fallout: New Vegas. You will find this location on a hill near the Legion Camp. But it’s better to look for Brock’s cave in the Collector quest. Otherwise, after taking the task, nothing can be found at the location.
To activate the Collector mission, chat with Francis Garrett in Freeside. You will meet this woman in the Atomic Cowboy casino. She will ask "to knock out money from debtors." And in the process of completing the quest you will find yourself in Brock's cave. The entrance to the location is hidden at the top of the hill. A narrow path leading from a stone with hollowed out words The Sun is Killing Me leads to it. Gigantic rats live inside the cave. These opponents are not particularly dangerous, but there are many of them. So before the task, stock up on stimulants.
You will find the Rattleman rifle at the end of the location. One road leads to it, so don't get lost. But do not forget to look around, because there are a lot of useful things, such as an anti-radiation suit, a doctor's bag, a revolver, an ammunition box, stimulants and anti-radins. In addition, magazines are hidden in the cave, increasing skills for several minutes. So the time to find a rifle will not be wasted.
All at once
Another way to find a Ratman in Fallout: New Vegas without wasting time or energy is to use cheats. To do this, set the default English language. After that, start the game and activate the command console with the “~” key. In the field that appears, write the following line: player. additem base_000517. After that, in your inventory there will be a Ratman rifle, and its condition will reach 100%.