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{{Infobox weapon gamebryo
 
{{Infobox weapon gamebryo
|game =FNV
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|games =FNV
|name =Bumper sword
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|image =BumperSword.png
|image =BumperSword.png
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|icon =Bumper sword icon.png
|icon =Bumper sword icon.png
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|type =melee
|type =melee
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|skill =Melee Weapons
|unique =no
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|damage =32
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|attack shots/sec =1.4211
|skill =Melee Weapons
 
|damage =20
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|crit % mult =1
 
|crit dmg =32
|attackshots/sec =1.45
 
|crit%mult =1
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|perk1 =Heavy Handed
|critdmg =32
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|perk1 mult =0.2
|perk1 =Heavy Handed
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|perk2 =Bloody Mess (perk)
|perk1mult =0.2
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|perk2 mult =0.05
|perk2 =Bloody Mess
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|perk3 =Lord Death
|perk2mult =0.05
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|perk3 mult =0.04
|perk3 =Lord Death
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|perk4 =Thought You Died
|perk3mult =0.03
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|perk4 mult =0.1
|perk4 =Thought You Died
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|perk5 =Slayer
|perk4mult =0.1
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|perk5 attsec mult =0.3
|perk5 =Slayer
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|perk6 =Melee Hacker
|perk5attsecmult =0.3
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|perk6 attsec mult =0.1
|perk6 =Melee Hacker
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|perk7 =Ain't Like That Now
|perk6attsecmult =0.1
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|perk7 attsec mult =0.2
|perk7 =Ain't Like That Now
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|ap =38
 
|hp =300
|perk7attsecmult =0.2
 
|ap =38
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|strength req =8
|hp =300
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|skill req =50
 
|repair =Bumper sword<br />[[Jury Rigging#Two-handed melee|Two-handed melee]] {{icon|jury|big|link=Jury Rigging}}
|strength req =8
 
|skill req =50
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|weight =12
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|value =2500
|repair =Bumper sword<br />[[Jury Rigging#Two-handed melee|Two-handed melee]] {{icon|jury|big|link=Jury Rigging}}
 
|weight =12
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|baseid ={{ID|000CD50D}}
|value =2500
 
|baseid =000CD50D
 
 
}}{{Games|FNV}}
 
}}{{Games|FNV}}
   
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==Characteristics==
 
==Characteristics==
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The bumper sword, as the name suggests, consists of a rusty car bumper that has been flattened and sharpened into a thick, heavy blade. The license plate is still attached, and an exhaust pipe strapped to the unsharpened end serves as a makeshift handle.
This two-handed melee weapon is made from scrap vehicle parts. An exhaust pipe forms the shaft, with the blade fashioned from a bumper with the license plate still attached.
 
   
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===Special attack===
It has a special 'Mauler' attack, which does 50% damage and has a chance to knock enemies down or disarm them. This can be selected in [[Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System|V.A.T.S.]] at the cost of 38 action points (requires a [[Melee Weapons|Melee]] [[skill]] of 50), or activated by running and holding down the attack button.
 
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It has a [[Special Attack (Fallout: New Vegas)|special]] [[Special Attack (Fallout: New Vegas)#Mauler|''Mauler'']] attack, which does 50% damage in [[Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System|V.A.T.S.]] and uses 10 more action points; additionally it has a chance to knock enemies down.
   
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{{VATS attack table
==Variants==
 
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|type =melee
* [[Blade of the East]] - a unique variant used by [[Legate Lanius]].
 
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| damage =32
* [[Blade of the West]] - can be found on various [[Marked men]] in the [[Divide]] {{icon|FNVLR|link=Lonesome Road (add-on)}}
 
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| ap =38
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| attack =Mauler
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| damage mult =.5
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| attack ap =48
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| effect =Knockdown chance
 
}}
   
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It is possible to [[Melee Weapons#V.A.T.S. vs real-time|execute]] ''Mauler'' outside of V.A.T.S. (without the required Melee skill of 50 to perform the move) by initiating a power attack (hold attack button) while moving forward.
===Comparison===
 
{| class="va-table va-table-center sortable"
 
! Name
 
! Dmg/Shot
 
! DPS
 
! ATT/sec
 
! Crit % Mult
 
! Crit Dmg
 
! Shots in V.A.T.S.
 
! WG
 
! AP Cost
 
! DMG/AP
 
! Durability
 
! Value
 
! [[Fallout: New Vegas weapons#Legend|ATT REQ]]
 
   
 
===Durability===
|-
 
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The bumper sword can successfully strike about 1495 times from full [[Condition#Equipment condition in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas|condition]] before breaking.
| Bumper sword
 
| 20
 
| 29
 
| 1.45
 
| x1
 
| 32
 
| 1
 
| 12
 
| 38
 
| 0.84
 
| 1495 shots
 
| 2500
 
| Melee Weapons: 50 Strength: 8
 
   
 
==Variants==
|-
 
| [[Blade of the West]] {{icon|FNVLR|link=Lonesome Road (add-on)}}
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* [[Blade of the East]] - a unique variant used by [[Lanius|Legate Lanius]].
 
* [[Blade of the West]] - can be found on various [[marked men]] in [[The Divide]] {{icon|FNVLR|link=Lonesome Road (add-on)}}
| 60
 
| 121.5
 
| 2.03
 
| x1.5
 
| 30
 
| 1
 
| 6
 
| 29
 
| 2.07
 
| 747 shots
 
| 4200
 
| Melee Weapons: 100 Strength: 9
 
   
 
===Comparison===
|-
 
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{{Weapon comparison table
|-style="background:#D6DBC1;"
 
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|game =FNV
| [[Blade of the East]]
 
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|skill =melee weapons
| 65
 
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|name1 =Bumper sword
| 108.3
 
  +
|ap1 =38
| 1.67
 
  +
|attack shots/sec1 =1.4211
| x1
 
  +
|crit % mult1 =1
| 30
 
  +
|crit dmg1 =32
| 1
 
  +
|damage1 =32
| 12
 
  +
|hp1 =300
| 35
 
 
|skill req1 =50
| 1.17
 
 
|strength req1 =8
| 3996 shots
 
  +
|value1 =2500
| 45
 
  +
|weight1 =12
| Melee Weapons: 100 Strength: 9
 
 
|name2 =Blade of the East
|}
 
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|ap2 =35
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|attack shots/sec2 =1.5789
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|crit % mult2 =1
  +
|crit dmg2 =30
  +
|damage2 =65
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|effect2 =damage
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|effect damage2 =+2
  +
|effect duration2 =10
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|hp2 =800
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|skill req2 =100
  +
|strength req2 =9
  +
|value2 =45
  +
|weight2 =12
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|name3 =Blade of the West
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|ap3 =29
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|attack shots/sec3 =2.1316
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|crit % mult3 =1.5
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|crit dmg3 =30
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|damage3 =60
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|dlc3 =fnvlr
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|hp3 =150
  +
|skill req3 =100
  +
|strength req3 =9
  +
|value3 =5700
  +
|weight3 =12
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}}
   
 
==Locations==
 
==Locations==
* [[REPCONN Test Site]]. Carried by [[Davison]], a [[nightkin]] found in the basement of the building.
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* [[REPCONN test site]] - Carried by [[Davison]], a [[nightkin]] found in the basement of the building.
* [[Zapp's Neon Signs]], in [[South Vegas Ruins]]. Visible in an open cabinet, in the office at the top of the metal staircase.
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* [[Zapp's Neon Signs]], in the [[South Vegas ruins]] - Visible in an open cabinet, in the foreman's office at the top of the metal staircase.
* [[Black Mountain]]. May be carried by nightkin.
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* [[Black Mountain]] - May be carried by nightkin.
* [[Black Rock Cave]]. One may be carried by a nightkin.
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* [[Black Rock cave]] - One may be carried by a nightkin.
   
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
* This weapon is affected by the [[Heavyweight]] [[perk]].
 
* This weapon is affected by the [[Heavyweight]] [[perk]].
 
* The license plate number reads "SOUTHWEST 212-117 NEVADA 2052."
 
* The license plate number reads "SOUTHWEST 212-117 NEVADA 2052."
* The blade of the bumper sword does not have any collision detection, and may clip through the floor.
 
 
==Behind The Scenes==
 
* The Bumper Sword and its variants may have been inspired by the Chinese [[Wikipedia:Guan Do|Guan Do]], a polearm-type weapon that consisted of a heavy blade with a spike at the back. In addition, the Guan Do was designed for sweeping attacks in order to maximize both the range and power of the weapon.
 
 
   
 
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Revision as of 18:28, 23 June 2014

 
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The bumper sword is a weapon in Fallout: New Vegas.

Characteristics

The bumper sword, as the name suggests, consists of a rusty car bumper that has been flattened and sharpened into a thick, heavy blade. The license plate is still attached, and an exhaust pipe strapped to the unsharpened end serves as a makeshift handle.

Special attack

It has a special Mauler attack, which does 50% damage in V.A.T.S. and uses 10 more action points; additionally it has a chance to knock enemies down.

Legend
Type of attack- Type of attackSkill required- Skill required
Damage per attack in V.A.T.S.- Damage per attack in V.A.T.S.Action point cost- Action point cost
Damage per action point- Damage per action pointAdditional effects- Additional effects
Type of attackSkill requiredDamage per attack in V.A.T.S.Action point costDamage per action pointAdditional effects
Normal064381.68none
Mauler5032480.67Knockdown chance
Note: Melee weapons do double normal damage in V.A.T.S.

It is possible to execute Mauler outside of V.A.T.S. (without the required Melee skill of 50 to perform the move) by initiating a power attack (hold attack button) while moving forward.

Durability

The bumper sword can successfully strike about 1495 times 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 secondEffect damage and durationAttacks per secondCritical Chance % multiplierCritical damageAction Point costDamage per action pointDurability (number of attacks before breaking)WeightValue in capsValue to weight ratioSkill requiredStrength required
Bumper sword 32
45.51.42x132381.71495122500208.3508
Blade of the East 65
104.6+2Damage/10s1.58x130354.3399512453.81009
Blade of the West Lonesome Road (add-on)60
127.92.13x1.530294.17451257004751009
Note: Melee damage is doubled in V.A.T.S.

Locations

Notes

  • This weapon is affected by the Heavyweight perk.
  • The license plate number reads "SOUTHWEST 212-117 NEVADA 2052."