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| “ | Close range energy weapon. Reloads instantly and can fire continuously. Ineffective against targets with physical shields
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- — in-game description
| << PREV | {{{ID}}} | Magnum | NEXT >> |
| Purchase Information | |
|---|---|
| In-Game Cost | 1,000 
|
|
IRL Cost? |
None |
|
Experience? |
2 |
| Type | |
|
Hardpoint? |
Light |
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Tier? |
1 |
|
Faction? |
TBA |
| |
| Base Statistics | Attributes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Level
|
1 | Energy | |
 Damage
|
870 per plasmoid | Manual | |
 Range
|
350m | Automatic | |
 Reload
|
None | Unlimited Ammo | |
| Capacity | ∞ plasmoids | ||
| Unload | 0.55 seconds | ||
Introduction
The Magnum is a close-range (up to 350 meters) light energy weapon.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Fast attack rate
- No need to reload
- Good accuracy, damage doesn't decrease the greater the distance from the opponent
- Penetrates energy shields
Cons
- Somewhat low DPS
- Cannot penetrate physical shields
- Range is kinda low
Strategy
This plasma weapon, due to its accuracy, damage, and continuous fire makes it a very popular light weapon.
The Magnum seems to be most closely comparable to the Punisher. While they are both popular short-range weapons, the Magnum has several advantages. The Punisher, while having a higher DPS (damage per second) and longer range, suffers from bullet spread, reducing its damage at longer ranges, while the Magnum does the same amount of damage at 100 meters as it does at 350 meters. Also, the Punisher needs to be reloaded, taking 10 seconds.
The Magnum does not have to reload and can fire continuously at two plasmoids per second. Being an energy weapon, it ignores Ancile shielding.
In earlier leagues, it is common to see the Magnum mounted in pairs on Stalkers, and possibly in quads on a Patton. Using this weapon in combination with Tarans and Redeemers works very well, as they share the same range, damage type, and fast projectiles. Griffins and Rhinos can often be seen with a pair of Magnums and Tarans, and they can severely damage robots (even heavy robots) quickly. Lastly, using a trio of Magnums with a Redeemer on a Leo, this makes for an opponent that can deal heavy damage, and take a lot of damage due to the robot's high health pool. This set-up is known as the “Mini Plasma Death Button”, resembling the Plasma Death Button, a Griffin with a pair of Magnums and Tarans.
Magnums become less common in higher leagues due to medium and heavy weapons dominating but are very common in lower and mid leagues. They are well-suited for close-range brawling and knife-fighting.
Mark I Statistics
Purchase Information
| Level | Cost | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000
|
870 | 1582 |
Upgrade Information
| Level | Cost 
|
Time | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 10,000 | 5 minutes | 950 | 1727 |
| 3 | 20,000 | 30 minutes | 1050 | 1909 |
| 4 | 40,000 | 1 hour | 1160 | 2109 |
| 5 | 200,000 | 4 hours | 1280 | 2327 |
| 6 | 400,000 | 8 hours | 1400 | 2545 |
| 7 | 800,000 | 12 hours | 1530 | 2782 |
| 8 | 1,500,000 | 16 hours | 1690 | 3073 |
| 9 | 3,000,000 | 20 hours | 1860 | 3382 |
| 10 | 5,000,000 | 1 day | 2040 | 3709 |
| 11 | 8,000,000 | 1 day 2 hours | 2240 | 4073 |
| 12 | 13,000,000 | 1 day 4 hours | 2460 | 4473 |
| Cost | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Totals | 31,970,000 | 5 days 19 hours 35 minutes |
- The damage column shows the damage of each individual plasmoid
Mark II Statistics
Purchase Information
| Level | Cost | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 500
|
2460 | 4473 |
Note: Level 12 Mark I is required to enhance (purchase) to Mark II.
Upgrade Information
| Level | Cost
|
Time | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 250,000 | 3 hours | 2505 | 4555 |
| 3 | 500,000 | 5 hours | 2550 | 4636 |
| 4 | 1,000,000 | 8 hours | 2595 | 4718 |
| 5 | 3,750,000 | 15 hours | 2640 | 4800 |
| 6 | 3,750,000 | 15 hours | 2685 | 4882 |
| 7 | 3,750,000 | 15 hours | 2730 | 4964 |
| 8 | 3,750,000 | 15 hours | 2775 | 5045 |
| 9 | 3,750,000 | 15 hours | 2820 | 5127 |
| 10 | 3,750,000 | 15 hours | 2865 | 5209 |
| 11 | 3,750,000 | 15 hours | 2910 | 5291 |
| 12 | 3,750,000 | 15 hours | 2955 | 5373 |
| Cost | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Totals | 31,750,000 | 5 days 16 hours |
- The damage column shows the damage of each individual plasmoid
Update History
| Version | Changes |
|---|---|
| 4.8.0 | Total Upgrade Time: 7 days 3 hours 35 minutes⟶5 days 19 hours 35 minutes |
| 4.7.0 | Total Upgrade Time: 8 days 13 hours 35 minutes⟶7 days 3 hours 35 minutes |
| 4.5.0 | Economy Changes: |
| Total Upgrade Cost: 63,940,000 Ag⟶31,970,000 Ag | |
| Total Upgrade Time: 17 days 5 hours 12 minutes⟶8 days 16 hours 35 minutes | |
| Now available for 1,000 gold (can no longer be produced via Workshop 2.0) | |
| 4.3.0 | Damage increased by 21% |
| 4.2.0 | Price changed from 3,750 WP to 10,000 Components (or 1,000 gold) |
| 4.1.0 | Bug fix: Projectiles can no longer phase through enemy targets with a mass (wall, hill, etc.) behind them |
| 4.0.0 | Economy Changes (July 5): |
| Total Upgrade Cost: 31,970,000 Ag⟶63,940,000 Ag | |
| Total Upgrade Time: 8 days 12 hours 35 minutes⟶17 days 5 hours 12 minutes | |
| 3.1.0 | Damage increased by 5% |
| 2.9.3 | Damage increased by 5% |
| 1.6.0 | Firing rate decreased by 10% |
| 1.0.0 | Weapon was added to the game |
Poll
Trivia
- The Magnum once was the only weapon in War Robots with no reload time. It now shares this feature with the Atomizer.
- The Magnum is named after the .44 Remington Magnum, a large-bore cartridge designed for revolvers.
- The EP in its previous name may have stood for "Energy Pistol".
- It at one point was named the most popular weapon in the game by Pixonic.