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“…Long-range energy weapon that hits enemies with a laser beam. Dangerous at long range, but ineffective against targets with physical shields. Open its potential in open spaces…” – in-game description

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Purchase Information
In-Game Cost	750
Real Value	None
Exp Level	4
Type
Hardpoint	Light
Tier	I

Base Statistics		Attributes
Level	5	Energy
Damage	157 per charge	Manual
Range	1,100 meters	Automatic
Reload	11 seconds	RWF
Capacity	Clip: 30 charges Burst: 42 charges
Unload	Clip: 3.57 seconds Burst: 5 seconds

Introduction

The Gekko is a long-range (up to 1,100 meters) light energy weapon.

Strategy

This long-range laser weapon is the light version of the Flux. In battle, a Gekko can force enemy units under cover, as many players do not appreciate a solid beam of light hitting their robot. It can also penetrate energy shielding.

While one Gekko can deal decent damage when highly upgraded, they are much more powerful in clusters of two, three, or even four, or when paired with the Flux. A dedicated robot carrying two to four Gekkos can severely damage an enemy. However, it is known to be an inferior weapon in close-range combat. Thus, it is a good strategy to target enemy robots in an open location where there is no available cover for them to hide behind.

It is recommended that the Gekko is used similarly to how one might use a Molot, although with much longer range.

The open fields of Springfield, Yamantau, and Canyon are prime locations for this weapon.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Energy attribute allows it to penetrate energy shields
1100-meter range allows it to engage in gunfights without fear of retaliation
Charge-based reload-while-firing clip allows it to reload at any given time
Great at sustained combat

Cons

Ineffective at close range against specialized brawling weapons
Ineffective against physical shields
Overall DPS isn't too good
Takes a while to reload to full charge

Upgrade Cost

Level	Upgrade cost	Upgrade time HH:MM
Tier 1	Mk 1
1	0	00:00
2	10,000	00:05
3	20,000	00:30
4	40,000	01:00
5	200,000	04:00
6	400,000	08:00
7	800,000	12:00
8	1,500,000	16:00
9	3,000,000	20:00
10	5,000,000	24:00
11	8,000,000	26:00
12	13,000,000	28:00
Totals	Cost	Time [DD:HH:MM]
	31,970,000	04:19:35

Level	Upgrade cost	Upgrade time HH:MM
Tier 1	Mk 2
1	0	00:00
2	250,000	03:00
3	500,000	05:00
4	1,000,000	08:00
5	3,750,000	15:00
6	3,750,000	15:00
7	3,750,000	15:00
8	3,750,000	15:00
9	3,750,000	15:00
10	3,750,000	15:00
11	3,750,000	15:00
12	3,750,000	15:00
Totals	Cost	Time [DD:HH:MM]
	31,750,000	04:16:00

NOTE: base level starts at level 5 cost is 750
MK2 Upgrade cost 500

Weapons data

5	Gekko
In the workshop Yes or No						Energy	Manual	Automatic	RWF
Particles	Ammo	Rate of Fire	Unload	Reload	Shot Interval		Tier	Version	Slot	Type	Trajectory
1	30	1	3	11	.10		1	6.7	Light	Energy	Straight
MK 1						MK 2
Damage per shot	Damage per magazine	DPS	Damage per particle					Damage per shot	Damage per magazine	DPS	Damage per particle
				1				304	9120	3040	3040
				2				310	9288	3096	3096
				3				315	9456	3152	3152
				4				321	9624	3208	3208
157	4710	1570	1570	5				326	9792	3264	3264
172	5160	1720	1720	6				332	9960	3320	3320
189	5670	1890	1890	7				338	10128	3376	3376
208	6240	2080	2080	8				343	12096	3432	3432
229	6870	2290	2290	9				349	10464	3488	3488
252	7560	2520	2520	10				354	10632	3544	3544
277	8310	2770	2770	11				360	10800	3600	3600
304	9120	3040	3040	12				360	10968	3656	3656

MK3			Damage per shot			Damage per magazine			DPS			Damage per particle
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Audio

Update History

Version	Changes
4.8.0	Total Upgrade Time: 6 days 22 hours⟶5 days 14 hours
4.7.0	Total Upgrade Time: 8 days 9 hours⟶6 days 22 hours
4.5.0	Now available for 750 gold (can no longer be produced via Workshop 2.0)
4.2.0	Price changed from 750 gold to 10,000 Components (same value)
4.0.0	Total Upgrade Cost: 38,150,000 Ag⟶31,700,000 Ag Total Upgrade Time: 10 days⟶8 days 8 hours
3.1.0	Damage reduced by 5% New laser colors Its sound effects change in tone as it upgrades, becoming deeper as the level increases.
2.9.3	Damage increased by 25%
2.9.0	New design
2.5.0	Damage increased by 15%
0.9.1	Damage increased by 10%
0.9.0	Now deals maximum damage regardless of how many lasers are installed on a robot
0.6.1	Weapon was added to the game

Color configuration prior to version 3.1

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Trivia

In previous versions, the function of the Gekko was to “heat” up its target. This translated into the longer it fires upon the target, the hotter it got, and the more damage it dealt.
After the color change, the palette now resembles the true visible light spectrum in the correct order; violet, blue, green, yellow, orange and red.
The Gekko has no medium counterpart.
This weapon was added on September 6, 2014.
After the War Robots Remastered Update, the colors are all red instead of multicolored