The Tranq Gun is one of the most helpful weapons you can obtain inR.E.P.O.This weapon lets you stun monsters, throw them into pits, or laugh at their struggles. It also helps you use other weapons more effectively.
Here’s how you may obtain and use a Tranq Gun inR.E.P.O.
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Where to find the Tranq Gun in R.E.P.O.
Every time you complete a level inR.E.P.O., there’s a chance you’ll find the Tranq Gun in theService Station shop.It isn’t guaranteed to appear on every level, but it can spawn among other items like player upgrades,Shotguns, and various melee weapons. It typically costs between$15,000 to $20,000.
While the Tranq Gun usually sits on the shelves in the shop’s center, you’ll occasionally see it on the floor instead. If it doesn’t appear right away, play another level and recheck the shop to find a new random assortment of items. Once you’re ready to buy it, bring it to the purchasing platform and activate its red button. You’ll now have a Tranq Gun for the remainder of your run.
How to use the Tranq Gun in R.E.P.O.
Like other guns inR.E.P.O., you’re able to use the Tranq Gun by picking it up like a regular item, carefully aiming it in front of you, and pressing E to shoot it. Watch where your gun is pointing, as it’ll shoot in the direction it’s facing rather than where you’re looking. If you notice it turning in different directions while wielding it, you may have to rotate it slightly to get the right shot.
The Tranq Gun relies onEnergy Crystalsfor refueling. It has limited charges before its battery empties, requiring you to recharge it at your ship after purchasing some Energy Crystals. While a fully charged Tranq Gun can get you through a level or two without any issues, you’ll need to recharge it over time if you use it often.
Is the Tranq Gun good in R.E.P.O.?
The Tranq Gun is one of the best items inR.E.P.O. if you know how to use it. It temporarily stuns enemies regardless of their health and strength levels, letting you escape their attacks, pick them up, or damage them with other weapons. If you’re far enough into your run to own a Shotgun, you can stun monsters with the Tranq Gun before finishing them off with a Shotgun shot, eliminating them instantly. This strategy works for any ofR.E.P.O.’sentitiesaside from the Peeper.
If you don’t have the funds for a Shotgun or other weapons, you’re able to also throw stunned enemies into pits. This is especially helpful on maps like Headman Manor, which has many massive holes in floors, but you can use this strategy on any level. Similarly, you can toss smaller enemies into Swiftbroom Academy’s cauldrons to damage them.
