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The Heavy Weapons skill decreases weapon sway while firing and also increases critical hit chance with those weapons.

Base Skill Unlocks[]

Points Level Effect
20 Novice Unlock TTD Location Hit Effects
40 Competent Heavy Weapons Critical Damage +50%
60 Adept Heavy Weapons Reload Speed +30%
80 Expert Heavy Weapon Frenzy: Critical Hits increase Rate of Fire +30% for 3s
100 Master Heavy Weapon Critical Hits ignore 100% Armor
150 Virtuoso Heavy Weapons instantly reload after using the last of the ammo


Note(s)[]

  • The Virtuoso skill level is only available if Peril on Gorgon is installed.
  • The Stranger can start with 0-40 points in Heavy Weapons.