Acidum Rifle
The Acidum Rifle is a Rare gun that remains a popular choice due to its ability to stun opponents and break Instinct, giving it strong utility in both PvP and general combat. Its crowd-control potential makes it effective for extending combos and creating openings against players who rely on evasive abilities.
One of its biggest advantages is accessibility. The weapon is relatively easy to obtain, making it a practical option for newer players, especially those interested in a gun-focused playstyle. While it is not the strongest firearm available in the late game, its reliable utility and low barrier to entry allow it to stay relevant well beyond the point where most early weapons are replaced.
The Acidum Rifle is best suited for players who value setup potential and consistent pressure over raw damage. Its effectiveness against Instinct users gives it a clear niche, though players seeking higher damage output or more advanced gun options may eventually upgrade to stronger alternatives.
Obtainment:
The Acidum Rifle is obtained by participating in the Factory Raid in the Kingdom of Rose. It has a chance to drop when the Core inside the Factory is destroyed, making it a reward tied to one of the Second Sea's recurring events.
Acidum Rifle
Strengths & Weaknesses
A quick breakdown of where this build shines and struggles.
Strengths
High overall damage output.
Strong combo potential thanks to its stuns and low endlag.
Most attacks remain effective while airborne.
Excellent for grinding due to its damage, fast basic shots, and combo-friendly knockback.
Multiple abilities can bypass Instinct, making it useful in PvP.
Toxin Shot has exceptional damage for a gun and offers strong range.
Acidic Smoke deals high damage from a safe distance.
Weaknesses
Completely ineffective against Rubber users.
All attacks travel relatively slowly, making them easier to dodge.
Requires high Mastery compared to most guns.
Relies heavily on accurate aim to perform well.
Spiky Bomb has a very small hitbox and is difficult to land at long range.
Acidic Smoke's damage-over-time effect can be inconsistent against mobile targets.
Some abilities provide limited stun, reducing their reliability for combo extensions.
Verdict
The Acidum Rifle is a reliable mid-game gun that offers strong damage, useful stuns, and solid combo potential. Its ability to pressure Instinct users and perform well in both grinding and PvP makes it a popular choice, though its slow projectiles and high Mastery requirements prevent it from being one of the easiest guns to master. For players looking for an accessible firearm with lasting utility, it remains one of the better options in the Second Sea.
Abilities
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10Fires an acidic projectile that deals damage on impact and applies poison damage over time.
Inflicts a poison effect that continues damaging the target after the initial hit.
Applies a small knockback and brief stun on contact.
Useful for starting or extending combos thanks to its stun effect.
Can pressure opponents by dealing sustained damage over time.
Launches a projectile that explodes after a short delay, dealing damage and briefly stunning enemies caught in the blast.
Direct hits attach the projectile to the target, making it difficult to avoid the explosion.
Deals area damage when it detonates, allowing it to hit multiple nearby enemies.
Applies a medium stun, making it useful for combo setups and follow-ups.
More effective at close to medium range due to its delayed explosion.
Launches a cloud of toxic gas that deals damage, applies poison damage over time, and temporarily disables key enemy abilities.
Inflicts poison damage that continues after the initial hit.
Disables Instinct on affected targets.
Prevents enemies from attacking, dashing, using Flash Step, or Air Jump for a short time.
Provides strong utility for PvP by limiting an opponent's movement and escape options, despite having no stun effect.
Fires an acidic projectile that deals damage on impact and applies poison damage over time.
Inflicts a poison effect that continues damaging the target after the initial hit.
Applies a small knockback and brief stun on contact.
Useful for starting or extending combos thanks to its stun effect.
Can pressure opponents by dealing sustained damage over time.
Launches a projectile that explodes after a short delay, dealing damage and briefly stunning enemies caught in the blast.
Direct hits attach the projectile to the target, making it difficult to avoid the explosion.
Deals area damage when it detonates, allowing it to hit multiple nearby enemies.
Applies a medium stun, making it useful for combo setups and follow-ups.
More effective at close to medium range due to its delayed explosion.
Launches a cloud of toxic gas that deals damage, applies poison damage over time, and temporarily disables key enemy abilities.
Inflicts poison damage that continues after the initial hit.
Disables Instinct on affected targets.
Prevents enemies from attacking, dashing, using Flash Step, or Air Jump for a short time.
Provides strong utility for PvP by limiting an opponent's movement and escape options, despite having no stun effect.
Upgrade
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Update Logs
- Complete Rework
- The Acidum Rifle received a major overhaul aimed at improving its combo potential and modernizing the weapon.
- Ability Changes
- The weapon's primary attack had its range reduced, making it less effective at long-distance engagements.
- Knockback was removed from the normal attack, allowing players to chain attacks and combos more consistently.
- The weapon's abilities and overall design were updated as part of the revamp.
- Major Changes
- The Acidum Rifle was added to the game as a new Rare gun..