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Quake 4 Hints

Nailgun

  • Damage: 25 per nail
    Clip/Max Ammo: 50 / 300 (clip size upgraded to 100 in "Aqueducts")
    First Found: Perimeter Defense Station

    The nailgun is an old favorite for all Quake veterans, and probably won't disappoint them here in Quake 4. It fires powerful armor-piercing ammo at a fairly good rate, and it gets a couple of useful weapon upgrades as you progress through the game (including a zoom scope and the ability for nails to track targets). The nailgun is good against any target except a fast-moving distant one.