The Thirst Zapper is a weapon in the Fallout 4 add-on Nuka-World.
Characteristics
The Thirst Zapper is a water shooting weapon, in the shape of a Nuka-Cola bottle. This weapon is needed for shorting out Colter's power armor.
It can also be used in three of the Nuka-Cade games as the weapon for the Bandit Roundup game, Whac-a-Commie or the Nuka-Zapper Race.
The basic Thirst Zapper has unlimited ammunition in a sense, unequipping and re-equipping the Thirst Zapper adds a bottle of ammunition to the Sole Survivor's inventory. Upon re-equipping the Thirst Zapper, they can then fully reload it with a bottle that appears similar to the ammunition produced for modified Thirst Zappers.
Finding the Project Cobalt schematics will allow the Sole Survivor to upgrade it into a functional and deadly weapon.
The weaponized Thirst Zapper, when used in V.A.T.S., will home in on enemies as if it had the missile launcher's targeting computer.
Weapon modifications
| Slot | Mod | Description | Weapon prefix | 
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Perk needed | Components | Form ID |
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| Launcher | Squirt Gun | "Zap your thirst!" (Squirts water.) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | xx02C67E |
| Nuka-Cola Gun | "A splash of refreshment!" (Sprays irradiated Nuka-Cola.) | – | 57 | 1 | 83 | 76 | 1 | 2 | 10 | Gun Nut 2
Science! 2 |
Adhesive x3 Fiberglass x8 Nuclear material x5 |
xx02C682 | |
| Cherry Gun | "Bursting with flavor!" (Causes a small explosion.) | – | 172 | 1 | 119 | 76 | 1 | 2 | 10 | Gun Nut 3
Science! 2 |
Adhesive x4 Fiberglass x10 Nuclear material x6 |
xx02C688 | |
| Quantum Gun | "Vaporizes thirst!" (And body parts. Causes a small nuclear explosion.) | – | 402 | 1 | 119 | 76 | 1 | 2 | 10 | Gun Nut 3
Science! 4 |
Adhesive x5 Fiberglass x12 Nuclear material x8 |
xx02C685 |
Locations
- First obtained during the quest Taken for a Ride.
- Two can be found inside the Nuka-Cade (respawns after some time away).
- One can be found in the Secure beverageer lab, next to the Project Cobalt schematics.
- One can be found in Kiddie Kingdom, on the counter of the Nuka-Zapper Race stand.
Notes
- The Thirst Zapper is advertised on billboards in the Commonwealth as a "Nuka Blaster" and would come free with every box of Nuka-Cola purchased. One such billboard is located on the eastern edge of the Red Rocket truck stop.
- When weaponized with Quantum, the Thirst Zapper can do as much damage as a Fat Man on certain occasions.
- Regardless of equipped modification, the Thirst Zapper always benefits from Demolition Expert.
- Despite dealing radiation damage with the Nuka-Cola upgrade, the damage output is not affected by Nuclear Physicist.
- The Thirst Zapper cannot be stored on a weapon rack.
- When reloading the Thirst Zapper, the player character pours a bottle of Nuka-Cola into an opening that strongly resembles a bottle opener.
- The gun has the appearance of a pistol but its damage is not affected by Gunslinger.
Gallery
Reloading bottle; reads "XXX! Boom Boom!"
Concept art of the Thirst Zapper
Rendered image of the Thirst Zapper
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