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SAS: Zombie Assault 4 Weapon
- Hotspot -
Manufacturer [?] Rancor
Ammo Cost [?] $$$ 600 for 1,000
$$$ 6,000 for 1,000 [RED] Version
$$$ 7,200 for 1,000 [BLACK] Version

$$$ 2,400 for 1,000
$$$ 24,000 for 1,000 [RED] Version
$$$ 28,800 for 1,000 [BLACK] Version(Premium Ammo)

Damage/Pellet 200
400 [RED] Version
600 [BLACK] Version
Pierce 1
Rate of Fire 30 rps
Capacity 400
Reload Time 3.7 sec
Movement -25%
Firing Mode Full-Auto
Weapon Class Laser
Damage Type EnergyicoEnergy
Approx. Drop Level 41
100 [RED] Version & [BLACK] Version
Single DPS [?] 6,000
12,000 [RED] Version
18,000 [BLACK] Version
Pierce DPS [?] 6,000
12,000 [RED] Version
18,000 [BLACK] Version
Augmented DPS [?] 24,000
48,000 [RED] Version
72,000 [BLACK] Version
Ammo Used [?] Intensified Microwave Energy
Crafting Cost [?] $$$ 3,129,440
$$$ 5,776,400
$$$ 28,882,000

Alloy 6,258
Alloy 72,205
Alloy 866,460

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"Uses intensified microwave energy to destroy organic targets easily."
―Official Description
Release-1439065629

The release of the Hotspot and Hardplate Helmet in mobile.

The Hotspot is a fully automatic laser weapon by Rancor added in the first expansion pack. Although its pierce and damage are low, it is tied with the other two laser weapons for the second highest fire rate in the game (behind the M1000, tied with the [PREM] Version CM Laser Drill), a whopping 30 rounds per second and with Overclocked 10, you can get 60 rounds per second. Ammo for the weapon is somewhat expensive considering its ROF, at $600 for 1000 rounds (the equivalent to $120 for 200 rounds, which is the same as physical LMGs). Its rate of fire makes this gun a great weapon for destroying small hordes of weaker zombies. Similar to the Ray of Doom from the BTD series (another series of games by Ninja Kiwi), it has a reddish-white beam. It also has the forth highest capacity of any weapon in the game (behind the M1000 with its capacity of 1000, The [PREM] Version CM Proton Arc with 650, the [PREM] Version CM 352 Quasar with 500), 400, with the Proposition taking fifth, 300 (350 with Masteries), and taking sixth the [RED] Version Ronson WP Flamethrower with 300 (325 with Masteries).

This weapon has a few drawbacks however. Its lower-than-average damage can cause issues, though it's greatly compensated by the fire rate. Its whopping fire rate can cause frequent reloads and burn down your money if used carelessly. Its pierce can be a problem if used for mobbing, however it is good for bossing. The reload time and the movement modifier are kind of sluggish, resulting in possible death if one does not have good reload speeds and reasonable speedy armour.

If combined with the Heavy Class's Concussion skill, a player can potentially stunlock stronger zombies, although many multi-flechette weapons easily approach and/or outclass this weapon, such as: Hard Thorn/Shotlite Tempest: 40 flechettes/sec, Mixmaster: 12/sec, but with 2 pierce, and 1887 Shockfield: 80/sec (50/mag).

Trivia[]

  • As of September 15th, 2015 the damage had been increased by roughly 45%.
  • The Hotspot received a "Halloween Edition" around Halloween (October 31) 2015. It was called the Proton Pack, and replaced the Hotspot from Strongboxes and Crafting. Its description was "Don't cross the streams!"
  • The [BLACK] Version version of it in the mobile version has the same model as the PC version. Interestingly, when one receives a [BLACK] Version Hotspot in mobile, the mobile Hotspot sprite will appear for a split second after opening the box before turning into the [BLACK] Version PC sprite.
  • Although the Hotspot is a laser, it still has a range. Because of this, the laser beam can terminate in midair, even though this is not possible in real life. This can only be seen in multiplayer.
  • On February 25, 2016, the damage of the Hotspot was doubled to compensate for a lack of Laser masteries. As a result of the doubled DPS, its drop level for the standard version and crafting cost were raised.
  • If you look very closely, you will see that there is a bit of blood on the [BLACK] Version Hotspot's handle, one of the few [BLACK] Version guns that have colour other than black, white, and light blue.
  • On mobile version, regular and [RED] Version version of this is very different compared to the PC version.
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