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+ | |featured =[[Mayhem]], Easy instance |
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| − | |games =''[[Saints Row IV]]'' |
+ | |games = ''[[Saints Row IV]]'' |
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| − | + | The '''Black Hole Launcher''' is a weapon in ''[[Saints Row IV]]''.{{ref|youtube=BVUGcwskluQ|All weapons, costumes and skins}} |
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| − | {{quote|Black holes suck, weaponized black holes suck more.|Weapon Description |
+ | {{quote|Black holes suck, weaponized black holes suck more.|Weapon Description{{ref|image=Weapon - Explosives - Black Hole Launcher - Main.png|Weapon Description}} }} |
| − | == |
+ | ==Overview== |
| − | Classified as an explosive weapon, |
+ | Classified as an explosive weapon, the Black Hole Launcher fires miniature black holes which pull everything in their vicinity towards them. Its potential is realized when used to fight groups of enemies and vehicles. Being an alien weapon, it relies on a charge and does not use ammunition of any sort. |
| − | + | While an immensely powerful weapon in its own right, it is less effective against [[Warden]]s and [[Marauder]]s, as it does not disintegrate them outright. Wardens are still trapped by the Black Hole, and still take damage from the blast. [[Marauders]] still take damage from Black Holes even when fired at them from the front. |
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The "Singularity Gun" is the only costume for the Black Hole Launcher. |
The "Singularity Gun" is the only costume for the Black Hole Launcher. |
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Effective Range and Rate of Fire can both be upgraded 5 levels each, |
Effective Range and Rate of Fire can both be upgraded 5 levels each, |
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| − | There is no "ultimate upgrade".{{ref| |
+ | There is no "ultimate upgrade".{{ref|image=Weapon - Explosives - Black Hole Launcher - Upgrades.png|Upgrade list}} |
==Availability== |
==Availability== |
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| + | It is [[Unlockables in Saints Row IV|unlocked]] in the [[Weapons Cache]] after completing [[Johnny Gat]]'s "[[WWGD]]" Side Quest. "[[Closer To 250]]" Side Quest gives an ammo upgrade to the gun. "[[Kill Kill Destroy Kill]]" Side Quest gives a recharge upgrade. |
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| + | ==Analysis== |
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| − | The Black Hole Launcher is given to the Player by [[Johnny Gat ]] after completing his side-quest "WWGD". His next side quest gives an ammo upgrade to the gun. |
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| + | ;Pros |
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| + | * The weapon does not require ammunition. |
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| + | ;Cons |
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| − | ==Weapon Breakdown== |
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| − | '''PROS''' |
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| − | '''CONS''' |
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==Costumes== |
==Costumes== |
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| − | !rowspan=4|Singularity Gun |
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|Default |
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+ | |{{quote|It really, really sucks.|Singularity Gun - Default skin{{ref|image=Weapon - Explosives - Black Hole Launcher - Singularity Gun - Default.png|Singularity Gun - Default skin description}} }} |
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|Gold-Plated |
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+ | |{{quote|There's gold in them thar holes!|Singularity Gun - Gold-Plated skin{{ref|image=Weapon - Explosives - Black Hole Launcher - Singularity Gun - Gold-Plated.png|Singularity Gun - Gold-Plated skin description}} }} |
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|Saints Purple |
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+ | |{{quote|No matter how alien the weapon, it still looks good in purple.|Singularity Gun - Saints Purple skin{{ref|image=Weapon - Explosives - Black Hole Launcher - Singularity Gun - Saints Purple.png|Singularity Gun - Saints Purple skin description}} }} |
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| − | == |
+ | ==Trivia== |
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+ | *There is a {{w|redfaction|Singularity Cannon}} in ''{{wp|Red Faction: Armageddon}}'' which also fires black holes. |
| + | *When [[Telekinesis]] is used on a black hole, it prevents it from exploding after collapsing and can be kept open for as long as the Telekinesis hold is maintained, although it cannot be moved. |
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| − | *It can actually be the random weapon provided for on-foot Mayhem before being introduced in the story. |
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| + | **Things which do not break the Telekinesis hold: Facing the opposite direction, walking, jumping, charged jumping, tapping the sprint/glide button. |
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| + | **Things which break the Telekinesis hold: Being knocked down, holding the sprint/glide button. |
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| + | *There is a very similar Black Hole Gun in ''{{wp|Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon}}''. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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| + | Black Hole Launcher - concept art sketch.jpg|Early concept art |
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| − | Weapon - Explosives - Black Hole Launcher - Main.png |
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| + | Black Hole Launcher - concept art silhouette of Freeze Ray Thumpgun.jpg|Early concept art |
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| − | Weapon - Explosives - Black Hole Launcher - Upgrades.png |
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| − | + | Black Hole Launcher Render.jpg|Render |
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| − | Weapon - Explosives - Black Hole Launcher - |
+ | Weapon - Explosives - Black Hole Launcher - Main.png|The Main description |
| − | Weapon - Explosives - Black Hole Launcher - |
+ | Weapon - Explosives - Black Hole Launcher - Upgrades.png|The Upgrade list |
| + | Weapon - Explosives - Black Hole Launcher - Singularity Gun - Default.png|Black Hole Launcher - Singularity Gun - Default |
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| + | Weapon - Explosives - Black Hole Launcher - Singularity Gun - Gold-Plated.png|Black Hole Launcher - Singularity Gun - Gold-Plated |
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| + | Weapon - Explosives - Black Hole Launcher - Singularity Gun - Saints Purple.png|Black Hole Launcher - Singularity Gun - Saints Purple |
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Black hole Launcher.jpg|Active Black Hole pulling in people and objects |
Black hole Launcher.jpg|Active Black Hole pulling in people and objects |
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| + | Black hole sucking Playa's leg in gameplay preview.jpg|Playa caught in a Black Hole |
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| + | Black hole sucking Playa's torso in gameplay preview.jpg|Playa caught in a Black Hole |
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| + | Black Hole exploding.jpg|Exploding Black Hole |
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| + | }} }} |
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| − | ==References== |
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| + | {{Weapons in Saints Row IV}} |
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Revision as of 23:57, 13 October 2019
The Black Hole Launcher is a weapon in Saints Row IV.[1]
- Black holes suck, weaponized black holes suck more.
- — Weapon Description[2]
Overview
Classified as an explosive weapon, the Black Hole Launcher fires miniature black holes which pull everything in their vicinity towards them. Its potential is realized when used to fight groups of enemies and vehicles. Being an alien weapon, it relies on a charge and does not use ammunition of any sort.
While an immensely powerful weapon in its own right, it is less effective against Wardens and Marauders, as it does not disintegrate them outright. Wardens are still trapped by the Black Hole, and still take damage from the blast. Marauders still take damage from Black Holes even when fired at them from the front.
The "Singularity Gun" is the only costume for the Black Hole Launcher.
Effective Range and Rate of Fire can both be upgraded 5 levels each, There is no "ultimate upgrade".[3]
Availability
It is unlocked in the Weapons Cache after completing Johnny Gat's "WWGD" Side Quest. "Closer To 250" Side Quest gives an ammo upgrade to the gun. "Kill Kill Destroy Kill" Side Quest gives a recharge upgrade.
Analysis
- Pros
- Extremely powerful against both vehicles and almost any enemy type.
- Large area of effect, especially when upgraded.
- The weapon does not require ammunition.
- Cons
- The weapon has a slow rate of fire until it is upgraded.
- Playa can become trapped in a black hole if they get too close to one.
Costumes
| Singularity Gun | Skin | |
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Gold-Plated |
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Saints Purple |
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Trivia
- There is a Singularity Cannon in Red Faction: Armageddon which also fires black holes.
- When Telekinesis is used on a black hole, it prevents it from exploding after collapsing and can be kept open for as long as the Telekinesis hold is maintained, although it cannot be moved.
- Things which do not break the Telekinesis hold: Facing the opposite direction, walking, jumping, charged jumping, tapping the sprint/glide button.
- Things which break the Telekinesis hold: Being knocked down, holding the sprint/glide button.
- There is a very similar Black Hole Gun in Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon.
Gallery
Early concept art
Early concept art
Render
The Main description
The Upgrade list
Black Hole Launcher - Singularity Gun - Default
Black Hole Launcher - Singularity Gun - Gold-Plated
Black Hole Launcher - Singularity Gun - Saints Purple
Active Black Hole pulling in people and objects
Playa caught in a Black Hole
Playa caught in a Black Hole
Exploding Black Hole
References
- ↑ YouTube: All weapons, costumes and skins
- ↑ Image: Weapon Description
- ↑ Image: Upgrade list
- ↑ Image: Singularity Gun - Default skin description
- ↑ Image: Singularity Gun - Gold-Plated skin description
- ↑ Image: Singularity Gun - Saints Purple skin description
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