The video provides an in-depth review of the Vault Zenith sniper rifle in Star Citizen, highlighting its unique charging mechanic, powerful damage output, and versatility in various combat scenarios, while also noting its loud charge noise and quick overheating. The creator praises the weapon’s fun and effectiveness but expresses concern about potential future nerfs that could reduce its appeal.
In this video, the creator introduces the new Vault Zenus sniper rifle available in Star Citizen, which can be looted from an Onx facility either from NPCs or weapons racks, including secret lockers. A notable feature is that if looted from the weapons locker, the sniper rifle comes equipped with a high-quality scope. The presenter expresses enthusiasm for the weapon, highlighting its power and fun factor, but also voices concern that it might be nerfed in future updates, as often happens with powerful or enjoyable items in the game.
The sniper rifle features an automatic charging mechanism that activates when the weapon is held, producing a distinct sound and visual cues on the gun, scope, and HUD. Unlike other weapons, the Zenith has only one firing mode, and the first shot after charging fires three bullets simultaneously. Subsequent shots fire single rounds until the gun overheats after three shots. The charging process takes about three seconds, and the gun emits a loud noise, which could compromise stealth gameplay.
In terms of performance, the gun deals 42.5 damage per uncharged shot and doubles that to 85 damage when charged, which approaches the damage output of the P6 sniper rifle, known for slower firing speed. The charged shots consume triple the ammo and have a projectile velocity of 1,400 meters per second, compared to 700 meters per second when uncharged. The Zenith has low recoil, offers 4x and 8x scope options, and can be zeroed from 0 to 1,000 meters, making it versatile for both long-range sniping and closer combat scenarios.
The presenter demonstrates the weapon in combat against PvE enemies, showcasing its effectiveness in open terrain and bunker environments. Charged shots often result in one-shot kills at distances up to 200 meters, and the gun proves capable of handling multiple enemies quickly. However, the weapon overheats quickly when fired rapidly in uncharged mode, requiring careful management of shots. The video also highlights some in-game glitches like enemy desync and unusual enemy spawning during the test.
Overall, the Vault Zenith sniper rifle is praised for its unique mechanics, powerful damage output, and versatility, making it a highly enjoyable weapon to use in Star Citizen. Despite its strengths, the creator remains cautious about the potential for future nerfs that could diminish its appeal. The video concludes with a hopeful note that the gun will retain its current effectiveness and fun factor in upcoming game patches.