The video provides an in-depth analysis of the Vault Fresnel LMG in Star Citizen 4.3.1 PTU, highlighting its unique overheating mechanic that increases damage as the firing rate slows, substantial recoil, large ammo capacity, and effectiveness in both PvE and PvP combat. Despite some drawbacks like recoil management and reload times, the weapon is praised for its powerful crowd control capabilities and potential as a heavy support weapon when mastered.
In this detailed video, the host explores the new Vault Fresnel LMG in Star Citizen’s 4.3.1 PTU, focusing on both PvE and PvP scenarios. The weapon can be found in Section B of the Onyx research facility, with ammo available at weapon shops across Stanton and Empyro. The gun features a distinctive design with multiple skins, a long barrel, and a large magazine, and supports size three optics, including sniper rifle scopes that offer 4x and 8x zoom capabilities. The host also notes some issues with the laser pointer attachment, which does not align correctly.
The Vault Fresnel LMG has a unique firing mechanic where its rate of fire slows down as it overheats, causing the alpha damage to increase significantly—from 6.85 at the start to a powerful 54.8 at the slowest firing rate. This creates a dynamic where the weapon starts with rapid, low-damage shots and transitions into slow, high-damage rounds, making it effective for suppressive fire and precision shots. However, the gun has substantial recoil that is stance-sensitive but remains challenging to control even when crouching or crawling, requiring players to master burst firing and recoil management.
Ammo capacity and storage are also discussed, with the Vault LMG’s magazines holding 165 rounds and occupying relatively less backpack space compared to other LMGs like the FS9. The weapon and its ammo are considerably heavy, impacting player movement speed, especially when equipped with medium leg armor. The host highlights improvements in backpack storage in this patch, allowing larger weapons and ammo to be stored more efficiently, which benefits players looking to carry multiple Vault LMGs and their ammunition.
In combat testing, the Vault Fresnel LMG proves to be a formidable weapon at close to medium ranges, excelling in crowd control due to its large magazine and high damage potential when firing slowly. The host demonstrates the weapon’s effectiveness against AI enemies, showing that headshots and controlled firing can quickly eliminate targets despite the initial lower damage output. Reload times are noted as a slight drawback, taking a few seconds that can be critical during intense firefights.
Finally, the video concludes with a PvP test, confirming the weapon’s lethality against players. When fired slowly, the Vault LMG can take down about 30-35% of an opponent’s health with each shot, making it a powerful choice in skilled hands. The weapon’s learning curve is acknowledged, as mastering its variable firing speed, recoil, and damage output requires practice. Overall, the host expresses growing appreciation for the Vault Fresnel LMG, praising its unique mechanics and potential as a heavy support weapon in Star Citizen.