Quill Rifle
A re-engineered bioweapon, turning Exor quills into deadly homing bolts that stick into targets and coat them with acidic residue.
If you can't beat them, repurpose them.
| Type | Science Ranged |
|---|---|
| Damage | 35 |
| Damage Type | Sharp/Acid |
| Durability | 45 |
| Weight | 8 |
| Max Stack | 1 |
| Tier | 5 |
About Quill Rifle
Quill Rifle is a Science Ranged in Abiotic Factor. It deals 35 damage of the Sharp/Acid type. It is a Tier 5 item. It weighs 8 per unit. In-game it is described as: "A re-engineered bioweapon, turning Exor quills into deadly homing bolts that stick into targets and coat them with acidic residue."
A science-tier ranged weapon — it draws on the facility's own tech and typically trades conventional ammo for energy or exotic payloads.
Its 35 damage places it mid-pack of the 22 Science Ranged entries tracked here (#11 by raw damage).
Against the enemies catalogued here, 19 are weak to Sharp/Acid damage — including Armored Exor, Jotun, Jotun of the Fallow, and 16 more — so this is worth carrying before those fights.
Practical notes: it has 45 durability before repair.
Verdict: Overall Quill Rifle is "a middle-of-the-pack Science Ranged" pick whose Sharp/Acid damage profile should be matched to enemy weaknesses.
Choosing between weapons: match the damage type to enemy weaknesses — check the enemies database for what each creature resists. Armor matters too, see the armor database for set bonuses.
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