Choose Quasimorph weapons by range, damage type, firing mode, ammo, and condition, then carry a backup for the primary weapon's failure case.
Choose a weapon family by the job it must do
The arsenal contains many individual items, but the useful first decision is the role a weapon fills. Decide whether the loadout needs an ammunition-free fallback, a compact ranged option, a general rifle, sustained fire, or a specialist area tool before comparing individual stats.
| Loadout question | Families to compare | Cost to check |
|---|---|---|
| Do I need an ammunition-free fallback? | Knives, blades, clubs, fists, axes, chainsaws | Closing distance, action points, and exposure |
| Do I need a compact ranged answer? | Pistols, shotguns, SMGs | Range, firing mode, ammunition, and condition |
| Do I need a general long-range primary? | Assault rifles, marksman rifles | Accuracy, target resistance, and mission length |
| Do I need sustained or heavy fire? | Machine guns, miniguns, rocket launchers | Carry weight, ammunition demand, and commitment per attack |
| Do I need a specialist effect or area tool? | Sprayers, disc throwers, grenade launchers | Damage interaction, area safety, and replacement cost |
Count the cost of every trigger pull
A firearm spends condition with its rounds, so a multi-shot mode, a miss, and an armored target all increase the real price of a kill. Melee weapons avoid ammunition and only wear on successful hits, but the clone must survive the approach.
Target resistance is the next check. Repeating a poorly matched damage type can turn a manageable encounter into a weapon and ammunition failure. Carry a second answer or disengage when the primary attack is not getting through.
- Keep a backup for ammunition, condition, or range failure.
- Reserve high commitment fire modes for targets or groups that justify them.
- Use field repairs to extend a weapon's life during a mission, then restore maximum condition with a Gunsmith’s Box or Shard when practical.