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For the small Chinese robot in Fallout 76, see Liberator. |
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Liberator is a unique weapon in Fallout: New Vegas.
Background[]
Sometime before 2281, when he was still a recruit decanus, Dead Sea was gifted his cherished blade by the centurion he served under in recognition of his contribution to the Legion's conquest of the Sun Dogs tribe.[1][2] Considering it a token of his inherent prowess, Dead Sea would only ever gift it to another in order to use the shame of being surpassed by them as motivation to gain new glory and become worthy of an even greater weapon.[3]
Characteristics[]
Compared to the standard machete, Liberator deals higher damage per strike and around triple the damage-per-second (DPS). It also inflicts a slightly higher amount of bonus damage to enemy limbs, more likely crippling them.
Though a unique variant, it shares the same appearance as the standard variant.
Special attack[]
Liberator has a special Back Slash attack that does 70% damage in V.A.T.S. at the cost of 3 fewer action points (requires a Melee skill of 50).
| Legend | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | - Type of attack |  | - Skill required | |
 | - Damage per attack in V.A.T.S. |  | - Action point cost | |
 | - Damage per action point |  | - Additional effects | |
| | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 0 | 36 | 18 | 2 |
| Back Slash | 50 | 25.2 | 15 | 1.68 |
- Note: Melee weapons do double normal damage in V.A.T.S.
It is possible to execute Back Slash outside of V.A.T.S. (without the required Melee skill of 50 to perform the move) by initiating a power attack (hold attack button) while moving forward.
Durability[]
Liberator can successfully strike about 370 times from full condition before breaking.
Variants[]
- Machete - the standard variant found throughout the Mojave Wasteland.
- Machete gladius - a rare variant typically used by high-ranking legionaries such as centurions.
Broad machete - a unique variant added with the Courier's Stash add-on.- Boone's machete - a unique non-playable weapon used by Craig Boone.
- Gladiator machete - a rare variant exclusively used along with the gladiator armor when fighting in the arena at the Fort.
Comparison[]
| Legend | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | - Weapon name (melee or unarmed) |  | - Attacks in V.A.T.S. | |
 | - Weapon name (gun, energy or explosive) | | - Action point cost | |
| - Damage per attack (damage per projectile) | | - Damage per action point | |
 | - Damage per second |  | - Weapon spread | |
 | - Area of effect damage |  | - Magazine capacity (shots per reload) | |
| - Effect damage & duration |  | - Durability (number of attacks before breaking) | |
 | - Bonus effects |  | - Weight | |
| - Attacks per second |  | - Value in caps | |
 | - Critical chance % multiplier |  | - Value to weight ratio | |
 | - Critical damage | | - Skill required | |
 | - Critical effect damage & duration |  | - Strength required | |
 | - With all mods attached | |||
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machete | 11 | 33 | x2 limb  | 3 | x1.5 | 11 | 20 | 1.1 | 245 | 2 | 50 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Broad machete  | 15 | 48.5 | 3.23 | x2 | 15 | 17 | 1.8 | 370 | 1 | 75 | 75 | 0 | 3 | |
| Liberator | 18 | 62.3 | x2.5 limb | 3.46 | x3 | 18 | 18 | 2 | 370 | 2 | 1000 | 500 | 25 | 3 |
| Machete gladius | 28 | 84 | x2 limb | 3 | x1.5 | 28 | 20 | 2.8 | 370 | 2 | 1000 | 500 | 25 | 4 |
- Note: Melee damage is doubled in V.A.T.S.
Location[]
The weapon is located at Nelson and found with Dead Sea. If one is allied with Caesar's Legion, the weapon will be rewarded by him after completing We Are Legion. If one is allied with any non-Legion faction and progresses Restoring Hope to its end, they will be sent to take back control of Nelson, doing so either with reinforcements from Camp Forlorn Hope or independently (such as by completing Back in Your Own Backyard for Ranger Milo). In either case, liberating the town will require that Dead Sea be killed, for which he is typically found in the barracks towards the north side. After killing him, Liberator can be looted from his body.
References[]
- ↑ The Courier: "I'll carry your blade with honor."
Dead Sea: "True to Caesar."
(Dead Sea's dialogue) - ↑ The Courier: "I've slaughtered the enemy at Camp Forlorn Hope."
Dead Sea: "A glorious victory. You must be very satisfied. I'll send word of your achievement. Perhaps Caesar will see fit to send another contubernium to occupy the Camp. Here - take this, my blade. It was a gift from my Centurion upon the defeat of the Sun Dog tribe."
(Dead Sea's dialogue) - ↑ The Courier: "Why would I want a piece of shit machete?"
Dead Sea: "That blade has split the heads of... The only reason I give it to you is to force myself to earn another. True to Caesar."
(Dead Sea's dialogue)
