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{{Infobox weapon gamebryo
|games =FO3PL
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|games =FO3PL
|type =unique gun
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|type =unique gun
|icon =Lever-action rifle icon.png
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|icon =Lever-action rifle icon.png
|image =Lever Rifle.png
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|image =Lever Rifle.png
|skill =Small Guns
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|skill =Small Guns
|damage =45
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|damage =45
 
|crit % mult =5
 
|crit % mult =5
|crit dmg =45
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|crit dmg =45
|ap =30
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|ap =30
|hp =700
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|hp =700
|ammo =10mm round (Fallout 3)
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|ammo =10mm round (Fallout 3)
|clip rounds =10
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|clip rounds =10
|reload time =3.3333
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|reload time =3.3333
|projectiles =1
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|projectiles =1
|ammo use =1
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|ammo use =1
|attack shots/sec =0.75
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|attack shots/sec =0.75
|perk1 =Bloody Mess
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|perk1 =Bloody Mess (perk)
|perk1 mult =0.05
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|perk1 mult =0.05
|perk2 =Ghoul Ecology
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|perk2 =Ghoul Ecology
|perk2 add =5
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|perk2 add =5
|min spread =0.25
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|min spread =0.25
|repair =[[Lever-action rifle]]s
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|repair =[[Lever-action rifle]]s
|weight =7
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|weight =7
|value =250
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|value =250
|quests =[[The Velvet Curtain]]
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|quests =[[The Velvet Curtain]]
|baseid ={{DLC ID|400ED14}}
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|baseid ={{DLC ID|400ed14}}
 
}}{{Games|FO3PL}}
 
}}{{Games|FO3PL}}
   
The '''backwater rifle''' is a unique [[lever-action rifle]] which is added to ''[[Fallout 3]]'' with the ''[[Point Lookout (add-on)|Point Lookout]]'' [[Fallout 3 add-ons|add-on]].
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The '''Backwater rifle''' is a unique [[lever-action rifle]] which is added to ''[[Fallout 3]]'' with the ''[[Point Lookout (add-on)|Point Lookout]]'' [[Fallout 3 add-ons|add-on]].
   
 
==Characteristics==
 
==Characteristics==
The backwater rifle boasts the highest damage-per-shot of all [[10mm round (Fallout 3)|10mm]] weapons in ''[[Fallout 3]]'', while also possessing the second-highest damage-per-shot of all rifle-type weapons. (The highest being [[Lincoln's repeater]])
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The Backwater rifle boasts the highest damage-per-shot of all [[10mm round (Fallout 3)|10mm]] weapons in ''Fallout 3'', while also possessing the second-highest damage-per-shot of all rifle-type weapons, the highest being [[Lincoln's repeater]].
   
It should be noted however, that despite this weapon's attacks and critical bonuses each being 5 damage lower than those of [[Lincoln's repeater]] (resulting in 10 less damage total on a critical hit), the backwater rifle's 5x crit-chance multiplier is capable of offering up to a 90% chance to critical for a character with a maxed-out base critical chance (10 Luck, the [[Finesse]] perk and the critical chance version of [[survival expert]]), where [[Lincoln's repeater]], with its lower 2x multiplier would only offer a 36% chance to critical with the same stats.
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It should be noted, however, that despite this weapon's attacks and critical bonuses each being 5 damage lower than those of [[Lincoln's repeater]] (resulting in 10 less damage total on a critical hit), the backwater rifle's 5x crit-chance multiplier is capable of offering up to a 90% chance to critical for a character with a maxed-out base critical chance (10 Luck, the [[Finesse (perk)|Finesse]] perk and the critical chance version of [[Survival Expert]]), where [[Lincoln's repeater]], with its lower 2x multiplier would only offer a 36% chance to critical with the same stats.
   
In this light, the backwater rifle may be more powerful in practice for high-Luck characters, as it offers a base damage of 45 (assuming no bonuses) with a 90% chance to achieve a 90 damage critical hit, as opposed to [[Lincoln's repeater]] which causes a base damage of 50, but only has a 36% chance of achieving its 100 damage criticals. This also makes the backwater rifle an effective alternative against tougher enemies, against whom [[Sneak attack critical]]s may not guarantee a kill.
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In this light, the Backwater rifle may be more powerful in practice for high-Luck characters, as it offers a base damage of 45 (assuming no bonuses) with a 90% chance to achieve a 90 damage critical hit, as opposed to [[Lincoln's repeater]] which causes a base damage of 50, but only has a 36% chance of achieving its 100 damage criticals. This also makes the backwater rifle an effective alternative against tougher enemies, against whom [[Sneak attack critical]]s may not guarantee a kill.
   
 
It can only be repaired by using other [[lever-action rifle]]s, vendors, or [[alien epoxy]].
The backwater rifle can fire a total of about 519 rounds, the equivalent of 52 reloads, from full [[condition#equipment condition in fallout 3 and fallout: new vegas|condition]] before breaking.
 
   
 
===Durability===
It can only be repaired by using other [[lever-action rifle]] or by a vendor (or with [[alien epoxy]]).
 
 
The Backwater rifle can fire a total of about 519 rounds, the equivalent of 52 reloads, from full [[Condition#Equipment condition in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas|condition]] before breaking.
   
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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===Comparison===
 
===Comparison===
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{{Weapon comparison table
{| class="va-table va-table-center sortable"
 
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|game =FO3
! Weapon
 
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|skill =small guns
! Type
 
 
|name1 =Lever-action rifle
! Dmg/Shot
 
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|ammo use1 =1
! DPS
 
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|ap1 =30
! ATT/sec
 
  +
|attack shots/sec1 =0.75
! Proj #
 
  +
|clip rounds1 =10
! Spread
 
  +
|crit % mult1 =5
! Crit % Mult
 
  +
|crit dmg1 =40
! Crit Dmg
 
  +
|damage1 =40
! Shots in V.A.T.S.
 
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|dlc1 =fo3pl
! Mag
 
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|hp1 =300
! WG
 
  +
|min spread1 =0.25
! AP Cost
 
  +
|projectiles1 =1
! DMG/AP
 
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|value1 =200
! Durability
 
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|vats attacks1 =1
! Value
 
  +
|weight1 =8
 
 
|name2 =Backwater rifle
|-
 
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|ammo use2 =1
| [[Lever-action rifle]]
 
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|ap2 =30
| Lever-action rifle
 
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|attack shots/sec2 =0.75
| 40
 
  +
|clip rounds2 =10
| 30
 
  +
|crit % mult2 =5
| 0.75
 
  +
|crit dmg2 =45
| 1
 
  +
|damage2 =45
| 0.25
 
  +
|dlc2 =fo3pl
| x5
 
  +
|hp2 =700
| 40
 
  +
|min spread2 =0.25
| 1
 
  +
|projectiles2 =1
| 10
 
  +
|value2 =250
| 8
 
  +
|vats attacks2 =1
| 30
 
  +
|weight2 =7
| 1.3
 
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|name3 =Lincoln's repeater
| 250 shots
 
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|ammo use3 =1
| 200
 
  +
|ap3 =25
 
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|attack shots/sec3 =0.75
|-style="background:#E8E8A2;"
 
  +
|clip rounds3 =15
| Backwater rifle
 
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|crit % mult3 =2
| Lever-action rifle
 
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|crit dmg3 =50
| 45
 
  +
|damage3 =50
| 33.75
 
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|hp3 =600
| 0.75
 
  +
|min spread3 =0.0
| 1
 
  +
|projectiles3 =1
| 0.25
 
  +
|value3 =500
| x5
 
  +
|vats attacks3 =1
| 45
 
  +
|weight3 =5
| 1
 
 
}}
| 10
 
| 7
 
| 30
 
| 1.5
 
| 518 shots
 
| 250
 
|}
 
   
 
==Location==
 
==Location==
The backwater rifle is found on a shelf in the [[Chinese Intelligence Bunker]].
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The Backwater rifle is found on a shelf next to the door in the room downstairs in the [[Chinese Intelligence bunker]].
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{{See|The Velvet Curtain}}
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==Related quests==
 
==Related quests==
 
* [[The Velvet Curtain]]
 
* [[The Velvet Curtain]]
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==Notes==
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It is stated in the ''[[Fallout 3 Official Game Guide|Fallout 3 Prima Official Guide]]'' that the Backwater rifle can be repaired with hunting rifles; however, this is false.
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
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[[Wikipedia:Backwater (river)|Backwater]] is a type of river that has no current.
* The name of this rifle is probably a reference to a backwater part of the country. That is, an isolated and backward place, and it can be reasonably said that Point Lookout is a backwater region.
 
   
 
{{Navbox Point Lookout}}
 
{{Navbox weapons FO3}}
 
{{Navbox weapons FO3}}
{{Navbox Point Lookout}}
 
   
 
[[Category:Point Lookout weapons]]
 
[[Category:Point Lookout weapons]]
 
[[Category:Fallout 3 Small Guns skill weapons]]
 
[[Category:Fallout 3 Small Guns skill weapons]]
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[[Category:Fallout 3 unique weapons]]
   
 
[[ru: Винтовка «Бэкуотер»]]
 
[[ru: Винтовка «Бэкуотер»]]
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[[de:Hinterwäldlergewehr]]

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The Backwater rifle is a unique lever-action rifle which is added to Fallout 3 with the Point Lookout add-on.

Characteristics

The Backwater rifle boasts the highest damage-per-shot of all 10mm weapons in Fallout 3, while also possessing the second-highest damage-per-shot of all rifle-type weapons, the highest being Lincoln's repeater.

It should be noted, however, that despite this weapon's attacks and critical bonuses each being 5 damage lower than those of Lincoln's repeater (resulting in 10 less damage total on a critical hit), the backwater rifle's 5x crit-chance multiplier is capable of offering up to a 90% chance to critical for a character with a maxed-out base critical chance (10 Luck, the Finesse perk and the critical chance version of Survival Expert), where Lincoln's repeater, with its lower 2x multiplier would only offer a 36% chance to critical with the same stats.

In this light, the Backwater rifle may be more powerful in practice for high-Luck characters, as it offers a base damage of 45 (assuming no bonuses) with a 90% chance to achieve a 90 damage critical hit, as opposed to Lincoln's repeater which causes a base damage of 50, but only has a 36% chance of achieving its 100 damage criticals. This also makes the backwater rifle an effective alternative against tougher enemies, against whom Sneak attack criticals may not guarantee a kill.

It can only be repaired by using other lever-action rifles, vendors, or alien epoxy.

Durability

The Backwater rifle can fire a total of about 519 rounds, the equivalent of 52 reloads, from full condition before breaking.

Variants

Comparison

Legend 
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)- Weapon name (melee or unarmed)Attacks in V.A.T.S.- Attacks in V.A.T.S.
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)- Weapon name (gun, energy or explosive)Action point cost- Action point cost
Damage per attack (damage per projectile)- Damage per attack (damage per projectile)Damage per action point- Damage per action point
Damage per second- Damage per secondWeapon spread- Weapon spread
Area of effect damage- Area of effect damageMagazine capacity (shots per reload)- Magazine capacity (shots per reload)
Effect damage & duration- Effect damage & durationDurability (number of attacks before breaking)- Durability (number of attacks before breaking)
Bonus effects- Bonus effectsWeight- Weight
Attacks per second- Attacks per secondValue in caps- Value in caps
Critical chance % multiplier- Critical chance % multiplierValue to weight ratio- Value to weight ratio
Critical damage- Critical damageSkill required- Skill required
Critical effect damage & duration- Critical effect damage & durationStrength required- Strength required
With all mods attached- With all mods attached
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)Damage per attack (damage per projectile)Damage per secondAttacks per secondCritical Chance % multiplierCritical damageAction Point costDamage per action pointWeapon spreadMagazine capacity (shots per reload)Durability (number of attacks before breaking)WeightValue in capsValue to weight ratio
Lever-action rifle Point Lookout (add-on)40
300.75x540301.30.2510250820025
Backwater rifle Point Lookout (add-on)45
33.80.75x545301.50.2510519725035.7
Lincoln's repeater 50
37.50.75x2502520.0154005500100

Location

The Backwater rifle is found on a shelf next to the door in the room downstairs in the Chinese Intelligence bunker.

Related quests

Notes

It is stated in the Fallout 3 Prima Official Guide that the Backwater rifle can be repaired with hunting rifles; however, this is false.

Behind the scenes

Backwater is a type of river that has no current.