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 Branx MkVI Needle Pistol 
 Warhammer 40k: Darktide 

 Branx MkVI Needle Pistol 
 Warhammer 40k: Darktide 

One of the more esoteric weapons found in the Hive Scum's arsenal, this light weight pistol delivers virulent toxins via laser guided energy bursts.

Classes

Hive Scum
Level 18

Specialization

Mobile

A lightweight, versatile weapon with improved accuracy while on the move.

Chem

Applies various forms of debuffs and damage-over-time effects to enemies hit by the weapon attacks.

Stats

Ammo

Weapon's Ammo capacity.

  • Magazine Size: [5 - 7]
  • Ammo Reserve: [70 - 110]

Damage

How much damage the weapon inflicts.

  • Damage vs Unarmoured (Near): [0.84 - 1.17]
  • Damage vs Unarmoured (Far): [0.4 - 0.6]
  • Damage vs Infested (Near): [0.53 - 0.77]
  • Damage vs Infested (Far): [0.4 - 0.6]
  • Damage: [25 - 35]

Mobility

Measure of Movement Speed, Sprint Speed, and Dodge distance bonus while the weapon is active.

  • Sprint Speed: [0.53 - 0.98]
  • Dodge Distance: [0.89 - 0.96]
  • Dodge Limit: [2 - 3]
  • Dodge Speed: [1.05 - 1.15]

Stability

Affects Recoil, Spread and Sway after firing the Weapon.

  • Sway: [30.89 - 4.92]

Stopping Power

Measure of the Impact and Stagger inflicted on enemies.

  • Damage vs Flak Armoured (Near): [0.34 - 0.68]
  • Damage vs Flak Armoured (Far): [0.16 - 0.35]
  • Damage vs Carapace Armoured (Near): [0.01 - 0.01]
  • Damage vs Carapace Armoured (Far): [0.01 - 0.01]
  • Damage vs Unyielding (Near): [0.46 - 0.87]
  • Damage vs Unyielding (Far): [0.27 - 0.54]
  • Damage vs Maniacs (Near): [0.46 - 0.87]
  • Damage vs Maniacs (Far): [0.27 - 0.54]
  • Weapon Stagger: [5.2 - 6.9]

Actions

Primary Action
Hip Fire • Semi-automatic Hip Fire • Semi-automatic

Hip Fire • Semi-automatic

Shooting swiftly at the expense of some accuracy.

Secondary Action
Aim Down Sights • Semi-automatic Aim Down Sights • Semi-automatic

Aim Down Sights • Semi-automatic

Aim Down Sights for better targeting.

Special Action
Switch Mode

Switch Mode

Switch toxin mode between Chem Toxin and an explosive strain.

Damage Tables

Available Blessings

Between the Eyes

Between the Eyes

Gain Suppression Immunity for 3.6s on Weak Spot Hit.

Concentrated Fire

Concentrated Fire

Up to +5% Critical Chance on Chained Ranged Weak Spot Hit (Any Target).

Desperado

Desperado

+20% Critical Chance for 6s on successful Dodge.

Ghost

Ghost

Immune to Ranged Attacks for 1.20s on Weak Spot Hit.

Gloryhunter

Gloryhunter

+25% Toughness on Elite Kill.

Hot-Shot

Hot-Shot

Weak Spot Hits gain 50% Cleave.

Point Blank

Point Blank

+20% Ranged Critical Chance after Melee Kill for 3.5 seconds.

Run 'n' Gun

Run 'n' Gun

You can Hipfire with this weapon while Sprinting. 15% Close Damage while Sprinting. Also reduces weapon spread at all times by -30%.

Speedload

Speedload

+10% Reload Speed for 3 seconds after Close Kill. Stacks 5 times.

Stripped Down

Stripped Down

Gain Ranged Attack Immunity while sprinting with over 50% Stamina.

Available Perks

4-10% Ranged Critical Hit Damage
4-10% Ranged Damage (Groaners, Poxwalkers)
4-10% Ranged Damage (Specialists)
5-10% Reload Speed
10-25% Damage (Infested Enemies)
4-10% Ranged Weak Spot Damage
Increase Ranged Critical Strike Chance by 2-5%
5-20% Sprint Efficiency
10-25% Damage (Flak Armoured Enemies)
10-25% Damage (Maniacs)
1-2 Stamina (Weapon is Active)
10-25% Damage (Unyielding Enemies)
10-25% Damage (Carapace Armoured Enemies)
10-25% Damage (Unarmoured Enemies)
4-10% Ranged Damage (Elites)

Frequently Asked Questions

At which level does the Branx MkVI Needle Pistol unlock for the Hive Scum in Darktide?

The Branx MkVI Needle Pistol unlocks for the Hive Scum at level 18.