Weapons

Weapons

There are 18 weapons in this game - 14 normal weapons, 3 Constructo weapons
that can be modified with upgrades found across the galaxy, and one weapon that
is technically a gadget. All weapons (except that one item that isn't a weapon)
gain experience as you use them, and when the experience bar is full they
upgrade and gain a level, becoming more powerful as you upgrade them.

Weapons can be upgraded to Level 5 on your first playthrough and up to Level 10
on subsequent playthroughs in Challenge Mode, once you have purchased the level
6 version from a weapons vendor. All weapons at level 6 or greater have the
prefix Omega (which replaces the prefix Mega if the weapon has that prefix at
Level 5).

NOTE: If you have Ratchet and Clank: Tools of Destruction game data, you'll get
a discount on any returning weapons tht first appeared in ToD. This applies to
normal weapons and their Omega counterparts.

Normal Weapons

Constructo Pistol                                      Available from beginning
Mega Constructo Pistol                                                     Free

The Constructo Pistol is your basic, entry level pistol. It'll get you through 
the earlier levels, being a good close to medium range weapon, but after the 
first few levels it becomes too weak to be of any use to you. However, it's 
always useful against the really small enemies, even towards the end of the 
game.

Mods:

Trigger:            Chamber:           Upgrade:            Paint:

Pull                Coil               Ricochet            Paint It (Custom)
Rapid Fire          Blast              Scorcher            Paladin
Charge              Beam               Impactor            Gunmetal
                                                           Rogue
                                                           Pacifier

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Constructo Bomb           Available from Zolar Forest, Planet Quantos, Vendor 1
Mega Constructo Bomb                                                1,000 Bolts

As the game's bomb glove, the Constructo Bomb is great for taking out groups of 
enemies, or lone, powerful enemies such as mechs, at close range. You'll 
probably use this one all thr way through, but less towards the end.

Mods:

Trigger:            Payload:           Upgrade:            Paint:

Contact             Explosive          Toxic               Paint It (Custom)
Proximity           Shockwave          Shrapnel            Mercenary
Timed               Skyburst           Barrage             Zoni
                                                           Gone Commando
                                                           Angela Special

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Sonic Eruptor             Available from Zolar Forest, Planet Quantos, Vendor 2
Super Sonic Eruptor                                                 4,000 Bolts

The Sonic Eruptor is one of the more zany weapons you'll come across as you 
play through the game. You carry around a living, breathing creature, which 
when fired emits a louud mating call that damages enemies at close range. 
There's a bar at the top of the screen when this weapon is equipped, and it's 
best to fire the weapon when the bar is full for maximum damage.

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Mr. Zurkon                                       Available from Vorselon's Ship
Zurkon the Destroyer                4,000 Bolts Normally, 3000 Bolts Discounted

A mere device turned deadly weapon: Mr. Zurkon is your bestest buddy on the 
battlefield. All you have to do is select him form the Quick Select and he'll 
appear, flying around near you shooting at anything he sees. He's incredibly 
useful, as he's practically a flying second auto-aiming gun. Not as powerful as 
other weapons in your arsenal, but still a big help all the way through.

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Dynamo of Doom                        Available from Molonoth Fields, Torren IV
Dynamo of Devastation                                              16,000 Bolts

Tools of Destruction had the Tornado Launcher, A Crack in Time has the Dynamo 
of Doom. Just like the Tornado Launcher, the Dynamo of Doom allows you to 
control where the projectile goes by tilting the controller. To add to this, 
you can charge the Dynamo of Doom before firing it, making it more powerful. 
This weapon is best used against groups of enemies, small or large, as the 
SIXAXIS control is a bit hard to adjust to.

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Tesla Spikes                        Available from Axiom City, Planet Terachnos
Storm Spikes                                                       19,000 Bolts

The Tesla Spikes are electric sticks that you trow on to the ground. Tesla 
Spikes will shock enemies that wander near them, but this weapon is best used 
in groups of 2 or more, as several Tesla Spikes near each other will work 
together to shock enemies more frequently and in a greater range. Another good 
weapon to throw about in an intense, crowded and grounded combat situation.

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Plasma Striker                        Available from Krell Canyon, Planet Lumos
Plasma Slayer                                                      33,000 Bolts

The Plasma Striker is the sniper rifle of the game. However, this time the 
weapon work a bit differently comparted to the sniper rifles found in previous 
Ratchet and Clank games. When used in first person mode, you'll see red circles 
on your enemies. These are weak spots. A hit here does far more damage than a 
hit anywhere else on the enemy. Obviously, the weapon is best used from far 
away, but don't dismiss it's ability up close if you can aim quickly.

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Negotiator                                       Acquired at Agorian Battleplex
Judicator              Complete "Bros Before Foes" Challenge, Bronze Tournament

Point and shoot, folks, point and shoot. The Negotiator is the rocket launcher 
of the game, and only requires the aforementioned 2 steps to be used, as the 
rockets seek enemies that they have locked on to. The ammo count is a bit on 
the low side, so use it wisely. The Judicator shoots 3 rockets in a shotgun 
spread formation, but that won't change the way or the places where you use it 
much.

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CryoMine Glove                    Available from Tombli Outpost, Planet Zanifar
Blizzard Mine Glove                                                41,000 Bolts

The CryoMine Glove lets you throw mines on to the battlefield that freeze the 
first enemy that comes near them. Who whudda thunk it? The time they're frozen 
for depends on the size of the enemy and the level of the weapon, but when they 
are frozen, you can just whip out another weapon and do as much damage as you 
can before they unfreeze or die. This weapon is best used against smaller to 
medium sized enemies if there's too many to deal with at once.

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Groovitron Glove                              Available from Agorian Battleplex
Groovibomb Glove                 15,000 Bolts Normally, 11,000 Bolts Discounted

If you've played Tools of Destruction, you'll remember the Groovitron as one of 
the funniest devices in the game, especially when you got the Golden Groovitron 
and had an infinite supply of disco balls. As a weapon, the Groovitron Glove 
works in much the same way as it did previously.

Once thrown, the Groovitron will cause any enemies in the vicinity to dance, 
letting you do whatever you need to do in the meantime, but you don't have many 
to use, so don't waste them if you'll need them later. The Groovibomb Glove 
does the same thing, but explodes at the end of its life span. A great weapon 
to distract enemies if you're surrounded, or if they're killing you faster than 
you're killing them.

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Buzz Blades                                   Available from Vorselon's Warship
Doom Blades                      30,000 Bolts Normally, 24,000 Bolts Discounted

The Buzz Blades make for an awesome weapon that you'll use from the time that 
you get it right up to the final boss. The weapon fires small shuriken-esque 
blades that fly around the battlefield, ricocheting off walls, the ground and 
enemies as they go. They may not seem harmful, but the blades pack a punch and 
are useful against all types of enemies, including bosses.

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Constructo Shotgun                            Available from Agorian Battleplex
Mega Constructo Shotgun   Complete "Double Jeopardy" Challenge, Gold Tournament

Chk-chk-boom! The Constructo Shotgun is a great weapon  for encounters with all 
types of enemies at close range. Depending on the size and number of enemies 
you wish to take down with the Constructo Shotgun, you may want to change the 
Constructo Mods you have enabled (Double Spread for groups of smaller enemies, 
more powerful, Choke for more powerful enemies). A good weapon for really close 
quarters situations.

Mods:

Barrel:             Chamber:           Upgrade:            Paint:

Spread              Pellet             Galvanic            Paint It (Custom)
Double              Lance              Perforator          Praetorian
Choke               Slug               Detonator           Camouflage
                                                           Formal Fighter
                                                           Emerald Assassin

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Mag-Net Launcher                Available from Valkyrie Citadel, Planet Vapedia
Mag-Net Cannon                   40,000 Bolts Normally, 37,000 Bolts Discounted

Returning from Tools of Destruction, the Mag-Net Cannon fires an electric net 
that traps your enemies and shocks them until either they die or the Mag-Net 
expires. A great weapon for flying enemies *cough* Valkyries *cough* and for 
less powerful ground enemies, but not so good against bosses and a waste of 
ammo when used on smaller enemies.

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Spiral of Death                                  Acquired at Agorian Battleplex
Spiral of Carnage Complete "Triumvirate of Terror" Challenge, Silver Tournament

Ah, the weapon that won the "My Blaster Runs Hot" weapon design challenge, a 
worthy winner indeed. Kudos to Jackson Finley for creating this monstrosity! 
This weapon fires a large blade, and then the blade returns to you boomerang 
style. Great for close range encounters with bigger enemies once you learn how 
to aim. The Spiral of Carnage fires 3 blades in a shotgun spread formation.

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Chimp-O-Matic                                    Acquired at Agorian Battleplex
Chimpositron               Complete "Overkill" Challenge, Raritanium Tournament

Almost every Ratchet and Clank game has had a weapon that allows you to morph 
enemies in to different animals. We've had chickens, sheep, ducks, boars, cows, 
pigs. Of course, it's only appropriate to move on to monkeys for this 
installment. This weapon will turn enemies in to monkeys, but the bigger the 
enemy is the longer it will take.

You'll continue to morph enemies no matter how much you move, unless to go to 
far away from the enemy or you double jump. Once you get the weapon to Level 5, 
the Chimpositron can lock on to and morph 2 enemies at once. This is best used 
against smaller enemies, otherwise it takes too long to morph them.

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Rift Inducer 5000                        Available from Nefarious Space Station
Rift Ripper 5000                                                   91,000 Bolts

Meet Fred: When you use the Rift Inducer 5000, a portal will appear in midair. 
Fred the monster will partially appear out of the portal and eat away at nearby 
enemies, before disappearing. He'll pick them up and eat them whole once their 
health is gone. This is best used against smaller enemies, and drones as well. 
Stand under Fred to lead enemies to him so he can feast on them.

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Time Bomb                                   Acquired at Great Clock, Sector Two
Can't be upgraded                                                          Free

The one weapon that really isn't a weapon. Timebombs, interestingly enough, 
slow down time in the region they surround, affecting the movement speed of 
everything inside them (except the player). Clank's past selves can also throw 
time bombs if Clank threw one during recording, but remember that only one time 
bomb can be thrown at a time, past selves included. Ratchet can use time bombs 
as well, once you finish Valkyrie Citadel, Planet Vapedia.

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RYNO V                                   Available from Nefarious Space Station
Mega RYNO V                                      All pieces of RYNO V Holo-Plan

Once you have all the RYNO V Holo-Plans, you can take them down to the Axiom 
City Spaceport, where you'll find The Smuggler. He'll assemble the weapon for 
you free of charge. This minigun/missile launcher cross breed spews out rockets 
at an insane rate, making for instant carnage. Have fun!

3.2: Omega Weapons:

Omega Weapons are available from Challenge Mode. Once you upgrade a weapon to 
Level 5, you can buy the Omega version, and from there you can upgrade it to 
Level 10.

Omega Constructo Pistol                                            96,000 Bolts

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Omega Constructo Bomb                                             104,000 Bolts

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Omega Zurkon the Destroyer     196,000 Bolts Normally, 147,000 Bolts Discounted

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Omega SuperSonic Eruptor                                          122,000 Bolts

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Omega Dynamo of Devastation                                       171,000 Bolts

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Omega Storm Spikes                                                205,000 Bolts

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Omega Plasma Slayer                                               233,000 Bolts

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Omega Judicator                                                   244,000 Bolts

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Omega Blizzard Mine Glove                                         287,000 Bolts

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Omega Groovibomb Glove         332,000 Bolts Normally, 249,000 Bolts Discounted

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Omega Doom Blades              416,000 Bolts Normally, 312,000 Bolts Discounted

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Omega Constructo Shotgun                                          255,000 Bolts

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Omega Mag-Net Cannon           536,000 Bolts Normally, 402,000 Bolts Discounted

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Omega Spiral of Carnage                                           278,000 Bolts

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Omega Chimpositron                                                501,000 Bolts

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Omega Rift Ripper 5000                                            499,000 Bolts

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Omega RYNO V                                                    1,000,000 Bolts

NOTE: Some prices may be incorrect, as I had a Tools of Destruction game save 
and had to assume some of the non-discount prices. If a price is wrong, feel 
free to tell me and I'll correct it.