GBO2 Column #011: The Rebirth of the Beam Gun
Analyzing the October 2020 adjustments to a long-neglected legacy weapon.
A History of Lamentation
Since September 2018, the Beam Gun was criticized as a "dud." For two years, its potential remained untapped until the 2020 update:
2020 Adjustment Overview
The update shifted the weapon toward a firepower-centric role:
- Stats: 45% Heat Rate / 2.5s Cool Time / ~25% Recovery.
- Potential: Up to 4 consecutive shots (approx. 4400 total damage).
- Weakness: Low stagger accumulation (~15% per shot), making stuns difficult.
Unit Synergy
- GM Striker Kai: Most benefited. Provides essential range when melee isn't viable.
- GM Command / Armored GM: Useful for mid-guard fire support.
- GM Sniper II: Not recommended. Fire support alone is insufficient for victory.
The beam gun's transformation—from gacha disappointment to a tactical fire-link.