EMP shell
EMP shell
A shell filled with batteries and antennas, for generating an electromagnetic pulse when detonated. Electromagnetic pulses temporarily disable electrical devices and mechanoids. Can be fired from mortars or installed as a trap. Explodes when damaged.
- Type
- Crafted Resource
- Stack Limit
- 25
Base Stats
- Deterioration Rate
- 1.5
- Flammability
- 1
- Market Value
- 55
- Mass
- 1.25
- Max Hit Points
- 60
Stat Modifiers
The EMP shell is a type of mortar shell that upon exploding, deals 360 EMP damage in a 8.5-tile radius, instantly downing shields and stunning mechanoids, turrets and other mortars for 90 seconds.
Crafting
It is made using 5 steel and 1 component at a machining table.
Usage
It is a niche weapon that is extremely good at whatever it does- downing shields and stunning mechanoids. Because of this, it finds really good value even though it deals no physical damage whatsoever.
Due to its large blast radius only a few shells are usually required for each barrage to hit all enemies. Given that, as well as its combat effectiveness, it is a very cost-efficient choice, despite requiring components to make.