As an elite gamer and Dead Space enthusiast with over 200 hours across the franchise, I live for dismembering necromorphs in the most badass ways possible. So when the line gun was announced to return in the Dead Space remake, I was euphoric.
This weapon has remained my all-time favorite across the Dead Space series thanks to its sheer limb-slicing dominance. Watching this iconic beam of destruction vaporize, shred, and demolish those gruesome necromorphs never gets old.
So if you too want to obliterate your foes as efficiently as possible, while looking insanely badass doing it, then the line gun is the weapon for you.
In this comprehensive guide from a passionate Dead Space veteran, we’ll be drilling down into everything you need to wield the line gun’s immense power to fullest capacity.
I guarantee after reading, you’ll yearn for nothing more than rampaging through the USG Ishimura, harvesting limbs from the shadows. Let‘s do this!
An Elite Gamer‘s Overview of the Legendary Line Gun
My first encounter with the line gun was back playing the original Dead Space in 2008. I still vividly remember stumbling upon it in Chapter 4, just laying there on the ground waiting to be picked up. Lifting that beauty to inspect its sleek rectangular barrel and glowing blue veins, I knew we would wreak some serious havoc together.
Over a decade later in the Dead Space remake, line gun veterans like myself felt an injection of nostalgia mixed with child-like euphoria when discovering this weapon once again. But thanks to next-gen graphics, it looks and feels more powerful than ever before!
Now before we get into tactics, let‘s breakdown what exactly makes the line gun so special:
Firing Mechanism: Generates an intense beam of energy that damages targets across their entire body
Ammo Type: Line racks that hold specialized ammunition
Damage Output: 150 base damage per shot
Fire Modes: Short-range Pulse & long-range Force modes
Rate of Fire: 50 RPM
This unique combination of projectile and energy weapon traits delivers extremely formidable limb-tearing abilities. And that‘s before any upgrades or player expertise come into the picture!
Speaking of upgrades, the line gun has 3 that will amplify its lethality even further:
- Ionized Capacitor – Massively boosts laser trap damage
- Precision Lasers – Additional lasers for enhanced accuracy
- Photon Energizer – Substantial damage increase to laser traps
Now let‘s check out its ammo-related stats:
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| Ammo Stats | Base Value |
|---|---|
| Ammo Capacity | 5 line racks |
| Ammo Cost | 2100 Credits (for 3 line racks) |
| Maximum Ammo Carried | 24 line racks |
As you can see, line racks are relatively costly to purchase compared to other ammo types. However, each shot can tear limbs clean off with proper aim. This extreme damage output combined with some capacity upgrades makes ammo extremely economical if used right.
Now that you understand the core stats and traits behind the line gun, let‘s get into the good stuff – how to utterly dominate with this weapon!
Finding the Line Gun
Before unleashing limb-rending fury, you must first get your hands on the line gun itself. The standalone weapon can be first found in Chapter 4: Obliteration Imminent during the “Lift the Lockdown” objective.
After finishing that goal, head on over to the ER Hallway A just past the Emergency Room. Take the path to your right and there lies a door requiring Level 2 Security Clearance. Simply breach it with your access rig, then behold the incredible line gun in all its glory just lying there waiting for your firm grasp!
If you unfortunately miss it there, you have one final chance to grab this beauty in Chapter 5: Lethal Devotion, inside the same room. Only issue is there’s now a large regenerative brute called the Hunter guarding it. I recommend stasis and force gun to bash and retrieve while its frozen. Those gravity beams are no joke!
Now the real fun starts…upgrading and unleashing this monster!
Upgrading Your Line Gun into a Limb Obliterating Death Beam
While already formidable in its base form, upgrading your line gun ascends its power into complete limb destroying madness. Let’s breakdown where to find each delicious upgrade:
Ionized Capacitor
- Location: Unlocked in Chapter 5 store after acquiring line gun
- Cost: 11,500 Credits
- Effect: This bad boy delivers a giant boost to laser trap damage output, ensuring nothing survives inside them
Precision Lasers
- Location: Found in a crate inside Hydroponics Hallway, requires Master Override to unlock
- Effect: Adds devastating additional lasers to your traps, enhancing accuracy
Photon Energizer
- Location: Inside a Lab Storage crate between Chemical & Cryogenics Rooms behind Level 3 Security Clearance door
- Effect: Yet another massive laser trap damage amplifying upgrade for complete overkill
With these equipped, you’ll be utilizing one of the highest dps weapons in the entire franchise. Just take a moment to appreciate how incredible that feels!
Now let’s get into some pro-tips to truly master the line gun.
Pro Gamer Tips for Total Line Gun Domination
Simply equipping the line gun and upgrades isn’t enough, you need the skill to truly harness its maximum potential. As an elite gamer having carried and customized this weapon across the franchise, I‘ve compiled the most impactful tips for delivering peak dismembering performance:
Pulse Mode Mastery
This is all about point blank devastation. Adjust your playstyle to ambush encounters and use stasis liberally. Get right up on targets, quickly blast limbs off in pulse mode, then either roll away with evasion upgrades or stasis/stomp. Rinse and repeat for ammo efficiency that cannot be beat!
Environmental Damage Chaining
The line gun pierces targets, meaning you can essentially blast x-ray vision style through entire rows of necromorphs if lined up properly. Master manipulating enemy movement then watch the limbs rain down!
Enhanced Weapon Stability
Install stability circuits in your rig to improve aim. This weapon has vicious recoil you’ll need to compensate for to achieve precision dismemberment.
The Slow & Low
Against extremely fast twitchers, leak some air out of rooms forcing them to slow enough for clear line gun decapitation. Enjoy the show!
Brute Force
Swap to force mode for attacking at long range then follow up with handy pulse mode dismemberment. Or just exclusive force mode from distance and bask in the glow of their slow demise!
And last but not least…
Fun Factor
Remain cognizant, even obsessed with how unbelievably satisfying it feels to wield this weapon. Enjoy every disgustingly glorious moment! The limb carnage you’ll conduct simply has no equal.
Follow these elite tips and no necromorph stands a chance at stopping your overpowered line gun rampage. Godspeed soldier!
Final Thoughts from a Passionate Dead Space Veteran
The line gun holds a special place in my heart after all these years purging the infestation across so many installments. From the first time I picked it up, feeling the intuitive ergonomics in my hands back in 2008…I just knew we would have a blissfully destructive relationship for years to come.
And the Dead Space remake has only amplified those feelings with current-gen polish. Visually this already drool-worthy weapon has been modernized to push the limits of graphical fidelity. Limb dismemberment never looked so jaw-droppingly satisfying.
The sound design too…hearing the specialized ammo charge up, only to unleash violently loud energy explosions through enemy flesh is audio euphoria. I often find myself blasting just to keep listening, forgetting there’s even a dangerous infestation!
So if you’re looking for the most amusement while embodying immense badassery, search no further than the line gun my friends. Any passionate Dead Space fan owes it to themselves, even their identity to carry this legendary weapon.
Let our ghastly tools of dismemberment continue cleansing the USG Ishimura until the infestation exists no more. Game on soldier…game on!
