The Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Dead Space Remake Line Gun
As an experienced Dead Space player with multiple hardcore completions under my belt, I‘ve come to regard the line gun as an indispensable tool for dismembering hordes of necromorphs.
Between its high damage, diverse upgrade path, and sheer limb-removing potential, no other weapon compares when tackling groups of enemies in close quarters.
But simply acquiring the line gun is just the first step. You need to understand the weapon completely to unlock its full potential. This includes knowing vital stats, unlocking upgrades, effectively utilizing alt-fire modes, and mastering strategies against all necromorph types.
This guide will arm you with everything you need to master the most devastating firearm in Isaac Clarke‘s arsenal.
Statistical Deep Dive into the Line Gun‘s Capabilities
Before we examine how to obtain this glorious limb remover, let‘s analyze the nitty-gritty stats behind the line gun:
| Stat | Base Value |
|---|---|
| Damage | 150 pts per shot |
| Ammo Type | Line Racks (5 shots) |
| Reload Time | 2.5 seconds |
| Projectile Speed | 50 m/s |
| Rate of Fire | 50 rpm |
| Elemental | None |
Compared to the iconic plasma cutter with its modest ~80 damage, the line gun‘s per shot damage utterly dominates. And that‘s before spending nodes to push it into the ~200+ range.
The downside comes in projectile speed and rate of fire. It loses out to rapid fire weapons like the pulse rifle for pure dps against twitchy targets.
However, when facing large, slower targets, the line gun carves through necromorph flesh with gruesome efficiency. Against groups of swarming slashers for example, no other weapon compares to the line gun‘s lethality.
Now let‘s examine how to get your hands on this mechanical meat slicer.
Location Guide: Finding This Coveted Slicing Machine
First Pickup Location: Chapter 4
The line gun first becomes available in Chapter 4: Obliteration Imminent after clearing the emergency room during the lockdown override.
Clear through the ER Hallway A section and look for a level 2 security clearance door on the right. Inside lies the devastating device itself.
Make sure to clean out all supplies from this room to stock up on medpacks and ammo!
Backup Option: Chapter 5 Location
If you happen to miss it during chapter 4, the backup acquisition point unlocks during chapter 5 after defeating the Hunter necromorph.
The room remains identical: simply backtrack through the ER Hallway A to the level 2 security door and claim your prize.
Now for the fun part – enhancing the line gun with some brutally effective upgrades.
Upgrade Guide: Unleashing The Line Gun‘s True Potential
The key to unlocking the line gun‘s maximum dismemberment capabilities lies in the 3 available upgrade circuits. These significantly augment both standard shots and the essential alternate laser trap fire:
| Circuit Name | Effects | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Ionized Capacitor | Massive laser trap damage increase (+150%) | Unlocked in Store Ch. 5 11,500 Credits |
| Precision Lasers | Adds 2 side lasers to traps | Hydroponics Master Override Crate |
| Photon Energizer | Further laser trap damage bonus | Lab Storage Level 3 locked crate |
With all 3 circuits equipped, you‘re able to churn out physics-defying harm in two flavors:
- Severing Beam capable of surgically removing limbs in 1-2 rapid blasts
- Limb Remover Mines which can insta-kill or cripple groups of enemies.
Now let‘s examine how to wield this uber-powered beast effectively against the myriad of necromorphic monstrosities.
Strategies and Tactics For All Necromorph Types
Simply equipping the upgraded gear isn‘t enough. You need to tailor your approach depending on which grotesque enemy you face.
Get ready to dismember some limbs!
Slashers
The old faithfuls. Hit their limbs diagonally to sever both arms rapidly. Follow up with legs to induce death blows.
Leapers
Tricky due to speed. Freeze them mid pounce with stasis to cleanly removed legs preventing mobility.
Pukers
Aim for the yellow glowing stomach sack. Rupturing this first stops them spraying acids leaving clean up easy.
Pregnants
Immediately dismember legs so they can‘t charge. Once downed, take the limbs off to prevent infant births.
Twitchers
A true headache. Maximizing projectile speed + stasis slows gives you small windows to blast off legs preventing closing attacks.
The Hunter
The trickiest requiring perfect aim. Remove blade arms first, then shred remaining limbs once vulnerable. Trap mines help immensely by distraction and damage over time.
The key is exploiting weaknesses of each necromorph type to leverage the line gun‘s strengths while minimizing the need for sustained precision fire.
Personal Example: Facing 3 Twitchers + The Hunter during my level 10 hardcore run was hell until I froze the Hunter then chopped the Twitchers apart with upgraded line gun lasers. From certain death to quick victory.
Now let‘s compare my trusty line gun here to others in Isaac‘s arsenal.
How The Line Gun Compares to Other Iconic Dead Space Guns
While dominant in raw damage output, the line gun trades off precision available in smaller firearms. Let‘s compare to other signature options:
| Weapon | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma Cutter | Versatile. Precise. Ammo abundant. | Lacks raw damage vs groups |
| Pulse Rifle | Extreme fire rate. Good DPS. | Inaccurate. High ammo consumption |
| Force Gun | Wider knockback utility | Low limb removal precision |
| Ripper | Charged projectiles mutilate enemies | Requires frequent reloads |
As you can see, the line gun loses out in applications requiring pinpoint accuracy against lone nimble targets. Attempting to snipe a single Twitcher at range with the line gun likely wastes tons of ammo.
However – when dealing with groups of slower slashers and brutes in close quarters, no other weapon shreds flesh more ruthlessly. This is where the line gun dominates as an unmatched meat slicer.
Conclusion: Why The Line Gun is Essential in Dead Space Remake
I hope this guide has reinforced exactly why the Line Gun deserves your utmost attention. Once acquired and enhanced, no other tool in your arsenal churns through necromorph hordes with such gory efficiency.
The satisfaction of literally seeing Line Gun shots slice enemies in half is a delight that no other weapon provides. Combined with clever use of Stasis and Trap Mines to control areas, you have all the tools needed to tackle the higher difficulty echelons Dead Space offers.
So upgrade your gear, sharpen your aim, and get ready to relieve some limbs in spectacularly violent fashion. This weapon guide series will continue covering all iconic Dead Space firearms in the future.
But for now, the Line Gun beckons…basking in all its limb severing glory. Time to put it to use!
