Vortex rifle
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The Union Aerospace Tactical Division V-ORT.X Rifle, or vortex rifle, is a new energy weapon which appears in the multiplayer and SnapMap modes of the 2016 Doom. Referred to in passing as a "laser sniper rifle," it can be focused to deliver more powerful shots at a longer range. The focusing process is done in the alternate fire mode, in which the wielder makes use of vortex rifle's optical scope to charge the weapon's shots. However, a distinctive laser sight is produced during the charging process that can reveal the user's location.
Easter egg[edit]
When viewed in the multiplayer customization menu, the butt end of the weapon's stock can be seen to have some text written on it, as if with a permanent marker: "Capt K. Cloud PLT 46-849". This refers to long-time id Software artist and producer Kevin Cloud.
| Weapons from Doom (2016) | |
|---|---|
| Single player: | BFG-9000 • Chaingun • Chainsaw • Combat shotgun • Gauss cannon • Heavy assault rifle • Pistol • Plasma rifle • Rocket launcher • Super shotgun |
| Equipment: | Frag grenade • Siphon grenade • Hologram |
| Multiplayer: | Burst rifle • EMG Mark V pistol • Grenade launcher • Hellshot • Lightning gun • Reaper • Static cannon • Vortex rifle |
| Multiplayer side arms: | Kinetic mine • Tesla rocket |
| Doom VFR only: | BFG grenade launcher |
| SnapMap: | Demon control grenade • Fist |
| Progression: | Weapon modification • Weapon upgrade |
