Jackhammer

Overview

You don't find the Jackhammer in the world; the game hands it over automatically once you've finished the main story. That makes it primarily a New Game Plus and Lunatic Difficulty tool, sitting in the Attack slot of any cleanup or challenge-run loadout.

How it Works

• Fire mode — Heavy impact shots.
• Range — Mid. Not a sniper, but reaches further than the Shockwave Blaster.
• OPEN interaction — Stagger-heavy; good at buying you OPEN windows on big targets rather than just punishing them.

Strengths

• Arrives fully-formed — no unlock puzzle, no side detour
• Pairs with your maxed-out upgrade stockpile from the first run
• Changes the feel of replay loadouts away from the Shockwave Blaster default

Weaknesses

• Doesn't exist for your first playthrough's late-game
• Lower fire-rate profile than the weapons you already leveled
• Competes with other endgame rewards for the same slot

When to use / pair with

• Best in: New Game Plus, Chapter Select mop-up, trophy / platinum route runs.
• Pair with: Pulse Carbine as the primary, and a tactical weapon like Hacking Mines that works with the Jackhammer's stagger windows.

Upgrade Notes

Because it drops post-credits, you'll often have a stack of Upgrade Components ready. Put them straight into damage — you already know what the run looks like.

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