For an overview of Ripper models in the Fallout series of games, see Ripper (weapon).

	Fallout 3 weapon Ripper
	Requirements skill Melee Weapons Attack statistics dmg/attack 30 (36.5) DPS 30 (36.5) crit dmg 0 crit % mult x0 attacks/sec 1 AP 65 Other weight 6 value $100 item HP 600 repair Rippers base id 00004349 Perk effects perks (dam.) Bloody Mess (+1.5) Ghoul Ecology (+5)

 

The Ripper is a melee weapon found in Fallout 3.

CharacteristicsEdit

Rare compared to other melee weapons in Fallout 3, the Ripper is unique in that the player can hold down the attack button and an enemy at melee range will continuously receive damage. The Pitt, however, adds a weapon with identical functionality, the auto axe. You can use a Ripper to repair an auto axe. Also, in V.A.T.S., it will often deal an instant kill.

DurabilityEdit

The Ripper can successfully strike about 400 times from full condition before breaking.

VariantsEdit

• Jack - Jack is identical to the Ripper in raw damage, but has the ability to score critical hits. It also does an additional 50% damage to limbs.

ComparisonEdit

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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 second		Weapon spread	- Weapon spread
Area of effect damage	- Area of effect damage		Magazine capacity (shots per reload)	- Magazine capacity (shots per reload)
Effect damage & duration	- Effect damage & duration		Durability (number of attacks before breaking)	- Durability (number of attacks before breaking)
Bonus effects	- Bonus effects		Weight	- Weight
Attacks per second	- Attacks per second		Value in caps	- Value in caps
Critical chance % multiplier	- Critical chance % multiplier		Value to weight ratio	- Value to weight ratio
Critical damage	- Critical damage		Skill required	- Skill required
Critical effect damage & duration	- Critical effect damage & duration		Strength 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 second	Bonus effects	Attacks per second	Critical Chance % multiplier	Critical damage	Action Point cost	Damage per action point	Durability (number of attacks before breaking)	Weight	Value in caps	Value to weight ratio
Ripper	30	30		1	x0	0	65	0.9	400	6	100	16.7
Jack	30	30	x1.5 limb damage	1	x1	15	65	0.9	533	6	200	33.3

Note: Melee damage is doubled in V.A.T.S.

LocationsEdit

• Outcast gatekeeper Protector Henry Casdin at Fort Independence can be seen carrying a Ripper if he has not picked up a better weapon from the occasional random encounter.
• There are around 5 Rippers in Andale, in the Smith's basement and in the Wilson's shed. Note that taking them counts as stealing.
• Enclave soldiers occasionally carry them and will rush at you with them while some of their squad covers them from afar.
• Some Brotherhood of Steel members around the Citadel have them.
• Marigold Station, behind the locked door with the turning light.
• The AntAgonizer uses one.
• Occasionally Moira Brown has one for sale at Craterside Supply.
• Flak 'N Shrapnel's in Rivet City sometimes has one for sale.
• Tulip in Underworld sells one of them from time to time.
• Many members of the Brotherhood Outcasts use them when fighting robots in Fort Constantine.
• Two are also located in the Tenpenny Tower weapons closet.
• Some Enclave troops in Raven Rock use them after Colonel Autumn orders them to attack the player.
• BoS rear guard at the Washington Monument has one.
• Lucky Harith may have one for sale, especially after investing in him during the unnamed quest Merchant Empire.

NotesEdit

• The Ripper does not require an energy source, though it seems to deteriorate quite quickly when in use.
• The blade and teeth of the Ripper are covered in blood, suggesting previous use.
• It can deal damage quickly and any hostile non-player character's wielding it should be made a priority target in combat, preferably before they can get close enough to use it
• The Ripper's appearance is very similar to that of a real-world chainsaw

SoundsEdit

GalleryEdit

Concept art by Adam Adamowicz.

Concept art by Adam Adamowicz.

Concept art by Adam Adamowicz.

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