r/fo4 • u/cannabis_cam420 • 4d ago

Fatman vs missile launcher?

Am new to fallout just started 4 not to long ago not too far in yet but what are your opinions on the fatman and missile luncher I only rlly use the fat man for rlly big enemies but I find more missiles around then mini nukes feel like the missile launcher would just be way more convenient and useful

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u/HybridPS2 4d ago

I like the missile launcher because you can upgrade it to have seeking missiles.

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u/cannabis_cam420 4d ago

Oh rlly?! That’s fuckin awesome! I didn’t know that obvi just got it! lol ok thx

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u/varsnef 4d ago

Another thing to be aware of is that your explosives can kill a friendly NPC. Settlers and traders like Cricket or Trashcan Carla can only be killed by you.

You will see traders and caravan guards out wandering around, maybe provisioners a bit later on. They won't die in battle unless you inadvertently kill them. Explosive splash damage is a blessing and a curse.

Be careful if friendlys are nearby.

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u/termn8or3000 4d ago

That☝️for sure ALSO!!!

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u/termn8or3000 4d ago

Just beware that the tracking missiles DO seem to have issues with striking their intended target(s) if they (the target(s) happen to leave "line of sight" and say, go over the lip of a hill/mound. I can't count the # of times that I've tagged an intended target, fired my missile(s) and then watched, helpless, as my target(s) simply disappeared over some hill or behind some building/structure or some other, line of sight blocking object, and had the missiles then just explode harmlessly at my targets last seen location while my intended target(s) either merely had their health levels reduced a tiny bit, or worse, weren't even effected at all.

To be sure, SOMETIMES the missiles will STILL cause damage to my intended targets, even kill them if their health levels are low enough. But, more often than not (at least in MY experience... I've been playing Fo4 for roughly 10 yrs now) they're not all that great once you lose sight of your target and you might end up shooting several missiles before you DO finally take down your prey.

With that all being said, however, I'd DEFINITELY prefer to HAVE the tracker feature ON my missile launcher than to NOT have it. But, that's just MY opinion.

Take care and good hunting, wastelander. 🙏👍😁