VB-A4 'Jackhammer' Blaster

scorpio303

Just wondering if the VB-A4 'Jackhammer' Blaster still drops in the game somewhere.
I've seen it on the Auction House but I can't be sure it's not just something that someone kept it in their bank for a few years.

wingedkagouti

According to this thread, it's no longer available

https://www.arcgames.com/en/forums/championsonline#/discussion/238707/all-unlockable-costume-pieces

It may have been added to one of the stores or lootboxes in the years after that list was made.

bulgarex

In case someone's interested in what the Champions lore says about this item, here's its description from VIPER: Coils Of The Serpent p. 99:

This weapon is not standard issue for the average VIPER agent; rather, Heavy Weapon Specialists carry it, and Field Commanders often issue it to squadrons. Each squadron typically has one or two “Jackhammers” at its disposal, with the Squadron Commander deciding which agents carry them. Only large, strong agents can use this weapon, for it’s bigger, heavier, and more powerful than the VB-A1 [standard agent blaster rifle]. Some superheroes have reported encountering VIPER “heavy rifle” squadrons where all the agents carried VB-A4s (or A5s, see below), but law enforcement officials have not yet verified this.

While the weapon's blast is comparable to attacks by the average Champions super, what makes it dangerous is its Autofire capability. There are also specialized variants of the VB-A4.

VB-A4A “Spikehammer” Blaster Rifle: This form of the VB-A4 focuses the beam more tightly for increased armor penetration capability, though this reduces the weapon’s automatic fire capacity.

VB-A4B “Thunderhammer” Blaster Rifle: The “Thunderhammer” variant of the VB-A4 uses an energy beam spreader attachment to make the beam affect a larger area. Agents equipped with Thunderhammers often cause considerable property damage.

VIPER maintains a very large and diverse arsenal, and is always researching new weapons that are more powerful or which serve specialized functions.

scorpio303

wingedkagouti wrote: »

According to this thread, it's no longer available

https://www.arcgames.com/en/forums/championsonline#/discussion/238707/all-unlockable-costume-pieces

It may have been added to one of the stores or lootboxes in the years after that list was made.

That's a shame. I'd use that skin on weapons for a few of my characters. Hopefully they bring it back in some future update.

bulgarex wrote: »

In case someone's interested in what the Champions lore says about this item, here's its description from VIPER: Coils Of The Serpent p. 99:

This weapon is not standard issue for the average VIPER agent; rather, Heavy Weapon Specialists carry it, and Field Commanders often issue it to squadrons. Each squadron typically has one or two “Jackhammers” at its disposal, with the Squadron Commander deciding which agents carry them. Only large, strong agents can use this weapon, for it’s bigger, heavier, and more powerful than the VB-A1 [standard agent blaster rifle]. Some superheroes have reported encountering VIPER “heavy rifle” squadrons where all the agents carried VB-A4s (or A5s, see below), but law enforcement officials have not yet verified this.

While the weapon's blast is comparable to attacks by the average Champions super, what makes it dangerous is its Autofire capability. There are also specialized variants of the VB-A4.

VB-A4A “Spikehammer” Blaster Rifle: This form of the VB-A4 focuses the beam more tightly for increased armor penetration capability, though this reduces the weapon’s automatic fire capacity.

VB-A4B “Thunderhammer” Blaster Rifle: The “Thunderhammer” variant of the VB-A4 uses an energy beam spreader attachment to make the beam affect a larger area. Agents equipped with Thunderhammers often cause considerable property damage.

VIPER maintains a very large and diverse arsenal, and is always researching new weapons that are more powerful or which serve specialized functions.

More Champions lore is always welcome! Thanks!

warcanch

As one of the semi-active "hoarders of old gear", I checked my stashes. None of those left.​​

metalheart

https://www.arcgames.com/en/forums/championsonline#/discussion/238707/all-unlockable-costume-pieces

Some of this 'lost' stuff needs to be recirculated. Why am I even seeing all this weapons skins that don't exist.