Pewpew

The Pewpew is a rapid-fire Light Barrel that can be combined with any Light Firing Mechanism to assemble a Weapon Module. It is an Energy Barrel and it does not consume ammo.

Tactics
Like most rapid-fire Barrels, the Pewpew has a low Accuracy, and as such is not well suited for long-range combat. The Pewpew is best used in close-to-medium distance, where the law accuracy drawback diminishes in importance and you can make a full use of its rapid firing rate.

Considering its effectiveness up close, the Pewpew is best suited with a Skirmisher-type robot. Any Light Chassis will be a good match for this weapon, and the faster the robot is – the easier it will be close up with enemy for maximum efficiency.

Like all Energy Weapons, you don’t have to worry about ammo for the Pewpew, but it does expend a lot more Energy and drains your Battery quicker when in battle. You should account for this when selecting your Battery. Since rapid-fire weapons are often used in prolonged, up-close shootouts – a high-Cap, low-Regen battery is advisable, so it can carry you through the duration of the fight.

If your build allows you to often get close enough for point-blank shooting, you should consider attaching the Pewpew to a Revolver or Hiccs Firing Mechanism. Although these would reduce your Accuracy, they will enhance your Damage-Per-Second for a truly devastating damage output. Keep in mind though, that the Pewpew’s higher Energy use can drain your battery in a matter of seconds: don’t engage up close with enemies you’re not sure you’ll be able to finish off or disable in time. Running out of Energy next to a capable opponent will leave you defenseless and at their mercy.

If you have a Juggernaut-type build, and you find it difficult to close in, the Pewpew can still be a good complimentary weapon. Fast enemies may prefer to approach and circle you, in which case your Rocket and Blaster just might not fire quick enough to save you. With a slow build, you may want to consider using a 4-Handed Body, and then attaching one or two rapid-fire Weapon Modules to it.