Auger
Primary Fire: Single Shot (Clip: 20 / Ammo Pool: 120)
Secondary Fire: Shield (Clip: 6)
Rounds per Minute: 360
Range: 3/5
First Acquired: First Playthrough - Manchester 'The Cathedral'
Used by: Steelhead
Other Info: Online Mode
It's hard to categorise the Auger as it's range is very finite, but the speed at which the bullets travel doesn't make it ideal for close range combat, unless the foe
is behind a nearby wall. Its unique selling point is the fact that it can fire through walls, which means you can catch enemies unawares, but it also means they
can do the same to you.
The Auger itself is used by Steelheads, who
are formidible foes. The Auger makes a very distinctive sound when being fired through a wall and where it is penetrating the wall is also very visible, but when
there are multiple Steelheads raining
bullets down, it is sometimes difficult to know where to stand in order to avoid them.
Obtained: The Auger is acquired during the first playthrough in Manchester - "The Cathedral". After fighting off the hordes of
Leapers, two
Steelheads will attack through a dust cloud. Kill them and they drop the Auger.
Tip: While the crosshair does go red through walls, it doesn't mean they will still be there when the bullet reaches them. To be guaranteed of success,
make sure you leave no room for error and completely spray the target area with bullets.
