REPO Photon Blaster Guide (R.E.P.O. Game)
The Photon Blaster is one of the strongest handheld weapons in R.E.P.O, letting you carry the destructive power of a C.A.R.T. tank in your hands. It’s expensive to buy, tricky to manage, and requires precision, but when used properly it can delete some of the toughest monsters in the game. Here’s everything you need to know about how it works.
How to Get and Charge the Photon Blaster
The Photon Blaster costs around $46,000, making it one of the higher-end purchases. Once unlocked, it comes with four charges. To reload, you need an Energy Crystal, which restores three charges at a time.
The weapon has a slight wind-up animation before firing. When you press E to use it, you cannot interrupt the blast without taking damage yourself, so always commit once you start the shot.
Photon Blaster Damage and Effects
One-shots most monsters except the Trudge.
Deals about 50 damage per connected shot, the same as the Cart Laser.
Each blast lasts for about three seconds.
Provides a knockback effect, but does not stun. Enemies will reset to patrol if they survive, giving you time to escape.
The Photon Blaster is most effective when enemies are directly in front of you. Range is excellent, but damage falls off at long distances. Best results come when enemies are within two meters.
Strategy for Using the Photon Blaster
Aim precisely and keep the target in your sights for the entire three-second blast. Missing wastes a charge.
Use on high health monsters like Headman, Clown, and Robe to clear dangerous areas quickly.
Take advantage of the knockback to create space if you need to escape.
Be careful not to drop the weapon; if a monster or semibot walks over it, the Blaster can fire unexpectedly.
Move your aim horizontally or vertically during the blast to line up with multiple enemies.
Final Blurb
The Photon Blaster in R.E.P.O is a late-game powerhouse. Costly, heavy-hitting, and charge-limited, it’s best reserved for the most dangerous monsters. Learn its timing, keep enemies in close range, and use it sparingly to control the battlefield.
FAQ
How much does the Photon Blaster cost?
It costs around $46,000.
How do you reload the Photon Blaster?
Use Energy Crystals, which restore three charges at a time.
Can the Photon Blaster one-shot all monsters?
It can one-shot most monsters, but not the Trudge.
Does the Photon Blaster stun enemies?
No, it only knocks them back. Surviving enemies reset to patrol mode.
What’s the best way to use the Photon Blaster?
Save it for high-health enemies, stay within two meters for full damage, and keep your aim steady during the three-second blast.
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