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
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
Hip Fire • Semi-automatic
Shooting swiftly at the expense of some accuracy.
Aim Down Sights • Semi-automatic
Aim Down Sights for better targeting.
Switch Mode
Switch toxin mode between Chem Toxin and an explosive strain.
Damage Tables
Available Blessings
Between the Eyes
Gain Suppression Immunity for 3.6s on Weak Spot Hit.
Concentrated Fire
Up to +5% Critical Chance on Chained Ranged Weak Spot Hit (Any Target).
Desperado
+20% Critical Chance for 6s on successful Dodge.
Ghost
Immune to Ranged Attacks for 1.20s on Weak Spot Hit.
Gloryhunter
+25% Toughness on Elite Kill.
Hot-Shot
Weak Spot Hits gain 50% Cleave.
Point Blank
+20% Ranged Critical Chance after Melee Kill for 3.5 seconds.
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
+10% Reload Speed for 3 seconds after Close Kill. Stacks 5 times.
Stripped Down
Gain Ranged Attack Immunity while sprinting with over 50% Stamina.
Available Perks
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.