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| name = EMP launcher
 
| name = EMP launcher
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| image = EMPLauncher.png|EMP Launcher
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| image = EMPLauncher.png
 
| description = A wide-barreled EMP shell launcher. The shell will upon impact release a burst of electromagnetic energy, stunning mechanical targets (mechanoids, turrets, mortars) and depleting shields in the area of effect.
 
| description = A wide-barreled EMP shell launcher. The shell will upon impact release a burst of electromagnetic energy, stunning mechanical targets (mechanoids, turrets, mortars) and depleting shields in the area of effect.
 
| type = Equipment
 
| type = Equipment
 
| type2 = Weapons
 
| type2 = Weapons
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| tech level = Industrial
 
| class = Industrial
 
| class = Industrial
 
| damage = 50
 
| damage = 50
 
| damage type = EMP
 
| damage type = EMP
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| armorPenetration = 0
 
| range = 23.9
 
| range = 23.9
 
| burst = 1
 
| burst = 1
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| mass base = 3.4
 
| mass base = 3.4
 
| work to make = 30000
 
| work to make = 30000
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| work speed stat = General Labor Speed
 
| meleeattack1dmg = 9
 
| meleeattack1dmg = 9
 
| meleeattack1type = blunt
 
| meleeattack1type = blunt
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| meleeattack3cool = 2.0
 
| meleeattack3cool = 2.0
 
| meleeattack3ap = 13
 
| meleeattack3ap = 13
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| MeleeWeaponAverageDPS = 4.5
 
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| MeleeWeaponAverageAP = 13
 
 
| page verified for version =
 
| page verified for version =
 
| skill 1 = Crafting
 
| skill 1 = Crafting
 
| skill 1 level = 4
 
| skill 1 level = 4
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| has quality = True
 
| weaponTags = Gun, GrenadeEMP
 
| weaponTags = Gun, GrenadeEMP
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}}{{info|The '''EMP launcher''' fires EMP bolts that explode on impact, creating a small [[EMP]] pulse that downs shields, and stuns [[mechanoid]]s, [[mortar]]s and [[turret]]s.}}
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{{Info|The '''EMP launcher''' is a ranged [[weapon]] that fires EMP bolts that explode on impact, creating a small [[EMP]] pulse that downs shields, and stuns [[mechanoid]]s, [[mortar]]s and [[turret]]s.}}
  
 
== Acquisition ==
 
== Acquisition ==
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EMP launchers can be crafted with skill level 4 at a [[machining table]] once the [[Research#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] research has been completed; with {{icon|steel|75}} [[steel]], {{icon|component|8}} [[component]]s and {{Ticks|{{P|Work To Make #}}}} of work. EMP launchers can also be purchased from orbital pirate merchants and orbital combat suppliers or outlander settlements.
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{{Acquisition}}
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EMP launchers can also be [[trade|purchased]] from orbital pirate merchants and orbital combat suppliers or [[outlander]] [[faction base]]s.
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== Summary ==
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{{For|a full exploration of the effects of EMP damage|EMP}}
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EMP launchers have a decent range of 23.9, but a very long warmup/coolown cycle. For players, it is the 2nd slowest non-consumable weapon, tied with the [[smoke launcher|other]] [[incendiary launcher|launchers]] and only faster than the [[pila]]. It also has a forced miss radius, meaning colonist health or shooting skill doesn't matter, and [[careful shooter]] is purely a detriment.
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EMP damage does not deal physical damage. Instead, it stuns [[turret]]s, [[mechanoid]]s, and [[mortar]]s; more damage means a longer stun time. A normal [[quality]] EMP launcher deals 50 EMP damage, for a stun of 25 seconds. After being stunned, mechanoids become "Adapted" and gain immunity against further stuns for {{Ticks|2200}}. Immunity is applied on stun, and the duration is not extended by stunning an already adapted mechanoid. EMP also disables [[shield belt]]s, causes [[brain shock]] on humanoids with brain implants, and vomiting on those with certain stomach implants.
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Launchers are fired like any other ranged weapon, so won't fire over walls. A circular zone will generate to indicate line of fire, then another 3x3 indicator with a circular center will become the aiming spot. Unless a wall is in the way, the blast will be within 1 tile of the intended target.
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Unlike [[EMP grenades]], the launcher has [[quality]], which affects stun time and range.
  
 
== Analysis  ==
 
== Analysis  ==
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While [[EMP]] is always useful in taking care of [[mechanoids]], the launcher is generally less useful than its [[EMP grenades|grenade]] counterpart. The problem is the smaller blast radius than the grenade. This has the obvious effect of hitting fewer targets, but also because the blast radius is now smaller than the miss radius, it cannot reliably hit a specific tile or target. This makes it much less reliable and effective. Additionally, the launcher has a longer cool-down and warm-up time but only stuns targets for the same length of time.
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EMP weapons in general are always useful for taking out [[mechanoid]]s and other defense structures. The small blast radius is a detriment; because it's smaller than the miss radius, it cannot reliably hit a specific tile or target. The launcher also has a very large warmup/cooldown, making it less useful on mobile targets like [[scyther]]s.
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=== Comparison to EMP grenades ===
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{{See also|EMP grenades}}
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The key differences between EMP grenades and launchers are: Range, Rate of Fire, Blast Radius, and Quality.  
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The increased range seems like a major benefit, but is less practical than it seems. Most mechanoids (''all'' mechanoids without the [[Biotech DLC]]{{BiotechIcon}}) will outrange the launcher. Range may be useful depending on the terrain and cover layout, and also helps when shutting down [[low shield pack]]s{{RoyaltyIcon}} or [[mech low-shield|mechanoid shields]]{{RoyaltyIcon}}.
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Meanwhile, EMP grenades are fired much faster, giving combat flexibility and making it easier to aim at mobile targets. The larger blast radius means that they can hit more targets, and are simply more accurate, able to always hit a specific tile.
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Unlike grenades, launchers are affected by [[quality]]; Masterwork and Legendary launchers see an increase in damage (i.e. stun duration). Legendary launchers will stun for long enough that mechanoid adaptation ends before the stun, making it technically possible to 100% stun lock them. In practice, it is almost impossible to get the timing perfect even before accounting for the risk of missed shots, unless you have multiple colonists with legendary launchers.
  
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The EMP launchers primary advantage over EMP grenades, namely range, does little to improve its prospects. It is outranged by all ranged mechanoids and against [[Shield belt|shielded]] and [[Ailments#Brain shock|brain shockable]] enemies the decreased blast radius and rate of fire reduces the chance to hit far more than the increased range and projectile velocity increase it.
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Overall, excellent or lower EMP launchers see a lot less practical use than EMP grenades, relegated to tasks where range is very helpful (against certain Biotech mechanoids, when there's cover, or fighting against low-shield packs). Even legendary launchers are niche, due to the decreased blast radius.
  
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===Melee Combat===
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! Source !! Damage !! Stun Duration !! Post-Stun Adaption Duration !! Ideal Stun Uptime
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!Tool
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| Awful EMP launcher                            || 45  || {{Ticks|{{#expr: 30*45 }} }}  || {{Ticks|{{#expr: 2200-(30*45)}} }}  || {{%| (30*45) / ((30*45)+(2200-(30*45))) round 4}}
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!Damage Type
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| EMP Grenades, Poor/Norm/Good/Exc EMP launcher || 50  || {{Ticks|{{#expr: 30*50 }} }}  || {{Ticks|{{#expr: 2200-(30*50)}} }}  || {{%| (30*50) / ((30*50)+(2200-(30*50))) round 4}}
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!Power
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!AP
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| Masterwork EMP launcher                      || 62.5 || {{Ticks|{{#expr: 30*62.5 }} }} || {{Ticks|{{#expr: 2200-(30*62.5)}} }} || {{%| (30*62.5) / ((30*62.5)+(2200-(30*62.5))) round 4}}
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!Cooldown
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!Likelihood
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| Legendary EMP launcher                        || 75  || {{Ticks|{{#expr: 30*75 }} }}  || {{Ticks|0}} (''{{Ticks|{{#expr: 2200-(30*75)}} }}'') || 100%
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!Base DPS
 
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!Overall
 
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==Version History==
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{{Weapon Stats Table}}
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== Version history ==
 
* [[Version/1.1.0|1.1.0]] - Added
 
* [[Version/1.1.0|1.1.0]] - Added
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* [[Version/1.2.2753|1.2.2753]] - Projectiles are now rendered with a visual arc and ground shadow.
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[[Category:Ranged Weapons]] [[Category:Single-Shot Weapons]] [[Category:Launchers]]

Latest revision as of 07:12, 15 November 2024

EMP launcher

EMP launcher

A wide-barreled EMP shell launcher. The shell will upon impact release a burst of electromagnetic energy, stunning mechanical targets (mechanoids, turrets, mortars) and depleting shields in the area of effect.

Base Stats

Type
Equipment – Weapons
Tech Level
Industrial
Weapon Class
Industrial
Market Value
505 Silver
Mass
3.4 kg

Ranged Combat

Mode
Single-Shot
Damage
50 dmg (EMP)
Armor penetration
0%
Warm-Up
210 ticks (3.5 secs)
Cooldown
210 ticks (3.5 secs)
Range
23.9 tile(s)
Velocity
40 (m/s)
Burst Count
1 (per burst)
Miss Radius
1.9 tile(s)
Blast Radius
1.1
DPS
7.14

Melee Combat

Melee Attack 1
Stock
9 dmg (Blunt)
13% AP
2.0 seconds cooldown
Melee Attack 2 
Barrel
9 dmg (Blunt)
13% AP
2.0 seconds cooldown
Melee Attack 3 
Barrel
9 dmg (Poke)
13% AP
2.0 seconds cooldown

Creation

Crafted At
Machining table
Required Research
Microelectronics
Skill Required
Crafting 4
Work To Make
30,000 ticks (8.33 mins)
Work Speed Stat
General Labor Speed
Resources to make
Steel 75 + Component 8
Technical
Has Quality
True
weaponTags
Gun, GrenadeEMP
tradeTags
WeaponRanged


The EMP launcher is a ranged weapon that fires EMP bolts that explode on impact, creating a small EMP pulse that downs shields, and stuns mechanoids, mortars and turrets.

Acquisition[edit]

EMP launchers can be crafted at a machining table once the microelectronics research project has been completed. Each requires Steel 75 Steel, Component 8 Components, 30,000 ticks (8.33 mins) of work modified by the general labor speed of the crafter, and a crafting skill of 4.

EMP launchers can also be purchased from orbital pirate merchants and orbital combat suppliers or outlander faction bases.

Summary[edit]

For a full exploration of the effects of EMP damage, see EMP.

EMP launchers have a decent range of 23.9, but a very long warmup/coolown cycle. For players, it is the 2nd slowest non-consumable weapon, tied with the other launchers and only faster than the pila. It also has a forced miss radius, meaning colonist health or shooting skill doesn't matter, and careful shooter is purely a detriment.

EMP damage does not deal physical damage. Instead, it stuns turrets, mechanoids, and mortars; more damage means a longer stun time. A normal quality EMP launcher deals 50 EMP damage, for a stun of 25 seconds. After being stunned, mechanoids become "Adapted" and gain immunity against further stuns for 2,200 ticks (36.67 secs). Immunity is applied on stun, and the duration is not extended by stunning an already adapted mechanoid. EMP also disables shield belts, causes brain shock on humanoids with brain implants, and vomiting on those with certain stomach implants.

Launchers are fired like any other ranged weapon, so won't fire over walls. A circular zone will generate to indicate line of fire, then another 3x3 indicator with a circular center will become the aiming spot. Unless a wall is in the way, the blast will be within 1 tile of the intended target.

Unlike EMP grenades, the launcher has quality, which affects stun time and range.

Analysis[edit]

EMP weapons in general are always useful for taking out mechanoids and other defense structures. The small blast radius is a detriment; because it's smaller than the miss radius, it cannot reliably hit a specific tile or target. The launcher also has a very large warmup/cooldown, making it less useful on mobile targets like scythers.

Comparison to EMP grenades[edit]

See also: EMP grenades

The key differences between EMP grenades and launchers are: Range, Rate of Fire, Blast Radius, and Quality.

The increased range seems like a major benefit, but is less practical than it seems. Most mechanoids (all mechanoids without the Biotech DLCContent added by the Biotech DLC) will outrange the launcher. Range may be useful depending on the terrain and cover layout, and also helps when shutting down low shield packsContent added by the Royalty DLC or mechanoid shieldsContent added by the Royalty DLC.

Meanwhile, EMP grenades are fired much faster, giving combat flexibility and making it easier to aim at mobile targets. The larger blast radius means that they can hit more targets, and are simply more accurate, able to always hit a specific tile.

Unlike grenades, launchers are affected by quality; Masterwork and Legendary launchers see an increase in damage (i.e. stun duration). Legendary launchers will stun for long enough that mechanoid adaptation ends before the stun, making it technically possible to 100% stun lock them. In practice, it is almost impossible to get the timing perfect even before accounting for the risk of missed shots, unless you have multiple colonists with legendary launchers.

Overall, excellent or lower EMP launchers see a lot less practical use than EMP grenades, relegated to tasks where range is very helpful (against certain Biotech mechanoids, when there's cover, or fighting against low-shield packs). Even legendary launchers are niche, due to the decreased blast radius.

Source Damage Stun Duration Post-Stun Adaption Duration Ideal Stun Uptime
Awful EMP launcher 45 1,350 ticks (22.5 secs) 850 ticks (14.17 secs) 61.36%
EMP Grenades, Poor/Norm/Good/Exc EMP launcher 50 1,500 ticks (25 secs) 700 ticks (11.67 secs) 68.18%
Masterwork EMP launcher 62.5 1,875 ticks (31.25 secs) 325 ticks (5.42 secs) 85.23%
Legendary EMP launcher 75 2,250 ticks (37.5 secs) 0 ticks (0 secs) (-50 ticks (-0.83 secs)) 100%

Attack table

Ranged

  • EMP launcher EMP launcher DPS
    (Optimal)         		Market
    value
    Quality Dam. AP
    Awful 45 0% 6.43 250 Silver
    Poor 50 0% 7.14 380 Silver
    Normal 50 0% 7.14 505 Silver
    Good 50 0% 7.14 630 Silver
    Excellent 50 0% 7.14 755 Silver
    Masterwork 62.5 0% 8.93 1260 Silver
    Legendary 75 0% 10.71 2525 Silver

    For the full effects of qualities, see Quality.

    • Melee

    Feature Toggle
    AttacksRitual Quality Check Off.pngRitual Quality Check On.png
  • EMP launcher EMP launcher Stock (Blunt) Barrel (Blunt) Barrel (Poke) Human: Left & right fist (Blunt) HP Value
    Quality
    		 DPS[1] AP[1] Dam. Cool. AP DPS Chance[2] Dam. Cool. AP DPS Chance[2] Dam. Cool. AP DPS Chance[2] Dam. Cool. AP DPS Chance[2]
    Awful 3.98 11.6% 7.2 2s 10.4% 3.6 8.33% 7.2 2s 10.4% 3.6 8.33% 7.2 2s 10.4% 3.6 8.33% 8.2 2s 12% 4.1 2× 37.5% 100 250 Silver
    Poor 4.07 11.82% 8.1 2s 11.7% 4.05 20% 8.1 2s 11.7% 4.05 20% 8.1 2s 11.7% 4.05 20% 8.2 2s 12% 4.1 2× 20% 100 380 Silver
    Normal 4.4 12.75% 9 2s 13% 4.5 25% 9 2s 13% 4.5 25% 9 2s 13% 4.5 25% 8.2 2s 12% 4.1 2× 12.5% 100 505 Silver
    Good 4.74 13.73% 9.9 2s 14.3% 4.95 25% 9.9 2s 14.3% 4.95 25% 9.9 2s 14.3% 4.95 25% 8.2 2s 12% 4.1 2× 12.5% 100 630 Silver
    Excellent 5.08 14.7% 10.8 2s 15.6% 5.4 25% 10.8 2s 15.6% 5.4 25% 10.8 2s 15.6% 5.4 25% 8.2 2s 12% 4.1 2× 12.5% 100 755 Silver
    Masterwork 5.92 17.14% 13.05 2s 18.85% 6.53 25% 13.05 2s 18.85% 6.53 25% 13.05 2s 18.85% 6.53 25% 8.2 2s 12% 4.1 2× 12.5% 100 1260 Silver
    Legendary 6.59 19.09% 14.85 2s 21.45% 7.43 25% 14.85 2s 21.45% 7.43 25% 14.85 2s 21.45% 7.43 25% 8.2 2s 12% 4.1 2× 12.5% 100 2525 Silver

    For the full effects of qualities, see Quality.

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Note: This is the actual base average derived from the melee verb system updated in 1.1.2610, it may sometimes disagree with the listed value in the in-game infobox.
      It may also change depending on the stats and the melee verbs available to the wielder if the weapon is wielded by some other than a baseline human.
    2. ↑ Chance for attack to be selected, assuming the weapon is wielded by a baseline human. It may change depending on the melee verbs available to the wielder

    Version history[edit]

    • 1.1.0 - Added
    • 1.2.2753 - Projectiles are now rendered with a visual arc and ground shadow.
    Weapons
    Melee | Neolithic
    Breach axe • Club • Ikwa • Knife (Jade) • Spear
    Medieval
    Gladius • Longsword • Mace • Axe Content added by the Royalty DLC • Warhammer Content added by the Royalty DLC
    Ultra
    Eltex staff Content added by the Royalty DLC • Monosword (Persona) Content added by the Royalty DLC • Plasmasword (Persona) Content added by the Royalty DLC • Zeushammer (Persona) Content added by the Royalty DLC
    Improvised
    Beer • Elephant tusk • Thrumbo horn • Wood
    Ranged | Neolithic
    Greatbow • Pila • Recurve bow • Short bow • Flamebow Content added by the Biotech DLC
    Medieval
    Nerve spikerContent added by the Anomaly DLC
    Industrial
    Assault rifle • Autopistol • Bolt-action rifle • Chain shotgun • Heavy SMG • Launcher (EMP, Incendiary, Smoke, Toxbomb Content added by the Biotech DLC) • LMG • Machine pistol • Minigun • Pump shotgun • Revolver • Sniper rifle • Hellcat rifleContent added by the Anomaly DLC • IncineratorContent added by the Anomaly DLC
    Spacer
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    Doomsday rocket launcher • Triple rocket launcher
    Throwables
    EMP grenades • Frag grenades • Molotov cocktails • Tox grenades Content added by the Biotech DLC
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    Heavy charge blaster • Inferno cannon • Needle gun • Thump cannon • Beam graser Content added by the Biotech DLC • Charge blaster turret Content added by the Biotech DLC • Hellsphere cannon Content added by the Biotech DLC • Mini-flameblaster Content added by the Biotech DLC • Mini-shotgun Content added by the Biotech DLC • Slugthrower Content added by the Biotech DLC • Spiner Content added by the Biotech DLC • Toxic needle gun Content added by the Biotech DLC
    Structures
    Autocannon • Mini-turret gun • Mortar (Weapon) • Uranium slug cannon • Auto-mortar Content added by the Royalty DLC • Inferno cannon (Turret) Content added by the Royalty DLC • Light charge blaster Content added by the Royalty DLC • Mini-slugger Content added by the Royalty DLC • Tactical turret gun Content added by the Anomaly DLC
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    Prosthetic arm • Bionic arm • Archotech arm • Power claw • Field hand Content added by the Royalty DLC • Drill arm Content added by the Royalty DLC • Venom talon Content added by the Royalty DLC • Venom fangs Content added by the Royalty DLC • Knee spike Content added by the Royalty DLC • Elbow blade Content added by the Royalty DLC • Hand talon Content added by the Royalty DLC • Flesh whip Content added by the Anomaly DLC
    Integrated weapons
    Grenadier armor Content added by the Royalty DLC • Phoenix armor Content added by the Royalty DLC

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