The limitless weapons don’t quite eliminate reloading, any ammo picked up while the weapon is equipped does need to be loaded in before it can be fired, which is crazy because the implication is that your just jamming way more ammo into the guns than is intended lmao
@@greenspiraldragon it is, moreso in Vats. In Vats every shot does the same damage as a fully charged shot so it works out better than outside of Vats
I’m pretty sure the intended reference with General Chao’s Revenge is a play on Montezuma’s revenge AKA diarrhea. General Chao -> General Tso. Plus it would make sense being sold in a diner.
I always thought that "Big Jim" was a reference to the Jim Croce song "You Don’t Mess Around With Jim". Maybe a stretch, but that is what it makes me think of.
I thought it was just a nickname for the tool itself. I know a lot of builders and mechanics who affectionately name their tools - usually their larger hammer or wrench - big something, the persuader or something along those lines.
14:10 General Chao's Revenge would appear to have it's name based on the concept of "bad Chinese takeout" As it references both the dish General Tsao's Chicken (often mispronounced by customers as General Chow's Chicken) and Montezuma's Revenge (a euphemism for Diarrhea, based on the Disentary that afflicted the Spanish Conquistadors during their 'colonization' of the South American continent.) This would also fit the general slant of the sense of humor in Fallout games.
you missed the Zeta Gun, a gamma gun which can be found at the cabot house late in the quest line and has a unique Red projectile effect. you also missed the Acid soaker from the Nuka-Cade
Well you can get another Zeta Gun and buy another Acid Soaker, it makes sense why he didn't mention them. Also, kind of on topic, Elijah's Laer from the New Vegas DLC Old World Blues isn't a unique weapon since you can find two of them.
UP77, my guess it stands for University Point (where it was developed) 2077 (77 the year it was developed). Just a guess but that's what I've always thought
im wondering if its a half life reference... it shoots red lasers and doesnt need to reload like the tau cannon from half life 1, and at the end of the game the g-man says "I have recommended your services to my... employers, and they have authorized me to offer you a job. They agree with me that you have... limitless... potential" in his very memorable way. it became kind of an iconic line
The names of Fallout 4’s unique weapons are mostly pretty lame, but at least you can name them whatever you want. I’m personally a big fan of naming Kellogg’s pistol the “Widowmaker”
You are so close with both Reba and Reba 2 they are literally a reference to the wife and rifle since it's a direct reference to the rifle that is used in tremors 2 (the guy who uses it named it after his wife so it's a direct tie-in) the exterminator affect even is even in reference to tremors since the graboids are bugs of a sort. Reba 2 is extremely effective against the blood worms in nuka-world who are technically a smaller version of the graboids basically at the dirt devil stage of their life cycle
The 2076 bat could definitely belong to the Red Sox. Just because they haven't won a World Series since 1918 doesn't mean that they hadn't been to one since then in fallout lore. They likely just used that bat while playing in their most recent world series
In the opening scene one of the dioloigue options is to tell Nora that he doesn’t want to go to the park because the World Series, and the tv talks about the Red Sox playing in that upcoming day that day.
I always name my legendary pick-ups, so I'd like to share a few of my favorites. I Killed 1,000 Super Mutants and All I Got Was This Gun (legendary rad rifle w/ explosive shots) The Probe-You-Later (plasma rifle with double shot) And I took Reba II and made it The Gun Formerly Known as Reba. Still not good but it was early game so I got some miles out of it
I've only named two* guns in Fallout 4. Sussudia, a pipe pistol with the explosive modifier; and Lucille, the latest of a string of sniper rifles that I've found. ( I always name my favorite sniper rifle Lucille so I can find it fast when setting up a loadout.)
I've got my Boomstick: an exploding double barrel shotgun First impression: instigating combat rifle Steady sniper: Deadeye lever action Stinger: poisoners meat hook the Iron Sidearm: a mighty revolver Rambo's Rage: Bloodied combat knife and lastly (for now)-cruel irony: a crippling walking cane
The deliverer is the best. Reloads my crits really fast in case i want to use a slow charging/ap hog of a gun, and, if you couple it with the gunslinger perk, you can really take out the knees of a deathclaw (cuz ouch they run)
THIS IS WHAT WE‘VE BEEN WAITING FOR! I have but one question Norte, which game houses your favorite singular unique weapon, and which game has the best overall unique weapons?
the salvaged asutron head is actually super useful if you yook ghoulish as rads heal you, pair with life giver and the regen perk mag and it becomes a deadly gun that also heals you in a fire fight. od for sue but fun
Would have been cool of the power fist from swan was useable in power armor. If they had swan using ot instead of his club, or even if he was just wearing it or something, it could be played off as a version for a bigger hamd, and may be useable qith power armor. Would he a really cool way to have a truly unique item, and without much effort.
76 has a good mix of both older style unique weapons and 4s legendary system. I like that almost all of the named legendary weapons have unique appearances.
Pretty sure the Bloodletter is a reference to fishermen draining blood of the large marine animals they caught in order to prevent decomposition of the fish carcass during the return trip back to the harbor.
Because you mentioned the furious Power Fist, you should also have made mention of the other guaranteed legendaries, like the Automatic Laser Musket Sturges gives you after The Nuclear Option (Minutemen) or the Power Play item rewards. And ofcourse minor mistakes like the Cryolator not being with the other heavy weapons, missing The Striker's Legendary effect.
Wow you took me back in time. I was born in 65 and had a big Jim . He had a button on his back when you press it he gave a karate chop. And he came with an axe so that we could make him chop wood. That was technology back then
Great vid on the unique weapons. I always found Lorenzo's Artifact to be one of the most peculiar ones, gets its cool factor from lore rather than being a pointless weapon besides the mod it has. I never knew it can be applied to other gamma guns though!
It's sad that not only are the "Unique" weapons not that unique, but you can straight up just get them as a legendary drop if you're lucky enough. Makes the quest locked ones like Overseer's Guardian really lame unfortunately
I can't help but wonder if the reason everyone made mods that make legendary effects be detachable from gear is Kremvh's Tooth. Instead of it being an exception that probably only exists due to an oversight or limitation, people seemingly demand it be the rule. :/ Also as soon as you brought up Old Reliable I immediately quoted Patrick when he got Ol' Reliable.
When I hear “Sword Of Wonders.” I like to think of it being because the man who you kill is a magician, whom performs “Wonderous Feats that you have to see to believe!”
theres a "Big Jim" in a Bob Dylan song "Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts." He owns the town's only diamond mine. but nothing about wrenches I dont think
Eddie was a gangster and was wanted by the government. "Eddie's Peace" might be more of a reference to the fact that he's more at peace with it by his side.
Believe it or not the most common murder weapon in America is a hammer. That story about hammers not drawing blood is pretty silly when you think about it. Most bludgeoning weapons do in fact draw lots of blood. 🙄
27:02 I will never give up on the deliverer, it’s gotten me out of jams and mines fully upgraded. It can do decent range and has decent enough power and fire rate to get you out of most jams you find yourself in. I have an unlimited 12 gauge also fully upgraded but I prefer the deliverer for most work unless I need the extra power with the unlimited fire rate
Ive gotten so used to the “unique uniques” mod that I straight up forgot what half of these weapons look like in vanilla or what their normal stats are
@@Govrin. it makes every “unique” gun in fallout 4 have both a unique design and a unique perk. Example: the sword that did extra damage to robots now makes robots explode when they die.
My theory on why General Chao’s Revenge is named that is because Chao and Chow are pronounced the same, and Chow is another name for food, making sense for why she’d have it
N_orte About heinsaw bleade.. In prev follout it was gr8t from fact, that it was constankt dps (with "on hit" bonuses it rocked). I`m first timer on f4. Is it still on it?
The hammer was also a representation of authority, kings would ofter have a mace or hammer, and alot of people all over the world in some point have a mythical figure using a hammer, in some form, Think like a judge in a court room uses a hammer for silence and sentence, and magistrates of juctice use to carry a hammer as they did round about the city.
I liked the Deliverer when I saw it, but remembered who made the game when I saw it was chambered in 10mm even though 38 is an available ammo. I use it but it's still disappointing.
If your job is to free synths and you make a "delivery", it means you succeeded. The "Deliverer" name can be referencing its own awesome performance and it's play on the word for the tool that helps an agent to succeed in "delivering" synths.
In regards of December’s Child, I’m pretty sure Oxhorn had found the connection in one of his Far Harbor videos, though I don’t recall it (nor the particular video).
Not only would they not put the work in to give them unique designs or balance different parameters, they couldn't even be assed to give them good names.
you said a kiloton paints a good picture for reference I don’t know how big a kiloton is or if that’s the normal size of one stick of dynamite 😂. great vid tho
The limitless weapons don’t quite eliminate reloading, any ammo picked up while the weapon is equipped does need to be loaded in before it can be fired, which is crazy because the implication is that your just jamming way more ammo into the guns than is intended lmao
"i miss my operation anchorage gauss rifle" so true, brother. So true 😢
Fallout 4 gauss rifle despite it's high damage rating doesn't seem effective.
@@greenspiraldragon it is, moreso in Vats.
In Vats every shot does the same damage as a fully charged shot so it works out better than outside of Vats
@@greenspiraldragonit’s absurdly powerful in a VATS build, it easily one shots behemoths and even deathclaws with the right build
I’m pretty sure the intended reference with General Chao’s Revenge is a play on Montezuma’s revenge AKA diarrhea. General Chao -> General Tso. Plus it would make sense being sold in a diner.
Lol
Probably an inside dev joke along those lines.
Also, Chao, sounds very similar to "Chow".
This is such a funny testing set up. Just a bunch of T-posing naked raiders.
Iirc it’s an actual cell in the game, it’s one of the dev cells.
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They really forgot to put the unique in unique weapons.
Tell me that you didn't watch the video without saying "I didn't watch the video"
tell me you lack reading comprehension without telling me you lack reading comprehension@@funki4896
Yeah but i dont think they really could have with they weapons customization system. I think. But ehh who knows.
Bro is so retarded he forgot there’s a weapon customization system
What a moron
@@funki4896no, I'd say it's a more or less accurate statement
Everyone should download the mod called, unique uniques, it adds pretty cool skins to these weapons
I would also recommend that mod. I've recently added it to my list and it has since become a staple for my playthroughs. 10/10.
Is there a console version?
@@sluzy-4479For once there is
Shame the update probably ruined the mod for now
@@sluzy-4479only thing is, the mod does change some weapon legendary effects, so you might not like that.
I always thought that "Big Jim" was a reference to the Jim Croce song "You Don’t Mess Around With Jim". Maybe a stretch, but that is what it makes me think of.
That’s exactly what I was thinking of, you know they all call big Jim boss!
I thought it was just a nickname for the tool itself. I know a lot of builders and mechanics who affectionately name their tools - usually their larger hammer or wrench - big something, the persuader or something along those lines.
"We use hammers because they don't draw blood"
"Sir, I believe that Pug-faced Kool-aid fountain gurgling in the corner would beg to differ"
Poor Cait l was like what'd she do lol
14:10 General Chao's Revenge would appear to have it's name based on the concept of "bad Chinese takeout" As it references both the dish General Tsao's Chicken (often mispronounced by customers as General Chow's Chicken) and Montezuma's Revenge (a euphemism for Diarrhea, based on the Disentary that afflicted the Spanish Conquistadors during their 'colonization' of the South American continent.) This would also fit the general slant of the sense of humor in Fallout games.
you missed the Zeta Gun, a gamma gun which can be found at the cabot house late in the quest line and has a unique Red projectile effect.
you also missed the Acid soaker from the Nuka-Cade
Well you can get another Zeta Gun and buy another Acid Soaker, it makes sense why he didn't mention them. Also, kind of on topic, Elijah's Laer from the New Vegas DLC Old World Blues isn't a unique weapon since you can find two of them.
He didn’t miss them, they’re not unique. You can find them in other places.
Acid Soaker. UK Simulator gun.
they really did unarmed dirty in 4
Unarmed suxed in every fallout except New Vegas.
@@W0KeIzEvil in OG Fallout it's quite strong too if you have low strength. Also it's really good at the start of FO2
Its almost as if punching an 8 foot tall crab isnt gonna do much. Wild huh
@@noodlepotreal on a sneak critical build any weapon type can tear through hordes of enemies in FO4
@noodlepotreal or 10ft green giant that's pure rage, and muscle
I'm pretty sure the significance of "Atom's Judgement" being a hammer is that a Judge wields a gavel, which is basically a hammer.
UP77, my guess it stands for University Point (where it was developed) 2077 (77 the year it was developed). Just a guess but that's what I've always thought
I thought the "UP" in UP77 it stands for Unlimiless potential or unlimited power.
You are correct op
@@cmcfly6722also why would it be called unlimited potential 2077 limiwtless potential. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
im wondering if its a half life reference... it shoots red lasers and doesnt need to reload like the tau cannon from half life 1, and at the end of the game the g-man says "I have recommended your services to my... employers, and they have authorized me to offer you a job. They agree with me that you have... limitless... potential" in his very memorable way. it became kind of an iconic line
The names of Fallout 4’s unique weapons are mostly pretty lame, but at least you can name them whatever you want. I’m personally a big fan of naming Kellogg’s pistol the “Widowmaker”
Widowmaker would only work with a female character though :(
@@PootisSpencerHeeyah The word Widow is for either gender that lost their spouse. It's not female exclusive
@@lunagaming816 Kind of, widow is for female. Widower is for male.
That's so dark and I absolutely love it.
You are so close with both Reba and Reba 2 they are literally a reference to the wife and rifle since it's a direct reference to the rifle that is used in tremors 2 (the guy who uses it named it after his wife so it's a direct tie-in) the exterminator affect even is even in reference to tremors since the graboids are bugs of a sort. Reba 2 is extremely effective against the blood worms in nuka-world who are technically a smaller version of the graboids basically at the dirt devil stage of their life cycle
The 2076 bat could definitely belong to the Red Sox. Just because they haven't won a World Series since 1918 doesn't mean that they hadn't been to one since then in fallout lore. They likely just used that bat while playing in their most recent world series
Yeah I’m pretty sure the fallout universe splits from our timeline in the 1940s so that’s 130 years for them to win
In the opening scene one of the dioloigue options is to tell Nora that he doesn’t want to go to the park because the World Series, and the tv talks about the Red Sox playing in that upcoming day that day.
I always name my legendary pick-ups, so I'd like to share a few of my favorites.
I Killed 1,000 Super Mutants and All I Got Was This Gun (legendary rad rifle w/ explosive shots)
The Probe-You-Later (plasma rifle with double shot)
And I took Reba II and made it The Gun Formerly Known as Reba. Still not good but it was early game so I got some miles out of it
I've only named two* guns in Fallout 4. Sussudia, a pipe pistol with the explosive modifier; and Lucille, the latest of a string of sniper rifles that I've found. ( I always name my favorite sniper rifle Lucille so I can find it fast when setting up a loadout.)
I've got my Boomstick: an exploding double barrel shotgun
First impression: instigating combat rifle
Steady sniper: Deadeye lever action
Stinger: poisoners meat hook
the Iron Sidearm: a mighty revolver
Rambo's Rage: Bloodied combat knife
and lastly (for now)-cruel irony: a crippling walking cane
Norte rly the most underrated fallout content creator
YES!
55:14 Epic dodge by that raider
lmao
The deliverer is the best. Reloads my crits really fast in case i want to use a slow charging/ap hog of a gun, and, if you couple it with the gunslinger perk, you can really take out the knees of a deathclaw (cuz ouch they run)
THIS IS WHAT WE‘VE BEEN WAITING FOR! I have but one question Norte, which game houses your favorite singular unique weapon, and which game has the best overall unique weapons?
I’m pretty sure that the name Big Jim is also a reference to being “kicked in the Jimmies”, which means getting kicked in the balls.
the salvaged asutron head is actually super useful if you yook ghoulish as rads heal you, pair with life giver and the regen perk mag and it becomes a deadly gun that also heals you in a fire fight. od for sue but fun
Would have been cool of the power fist from swan was useable in power armor. If they had swan using ot instead of his club, or even if he was just wearing it or something, it could be played off as a version for a bigger hamd, and may be useable qith power armor. Would he a really cool way to have a truly unique item, and without much effort.
76 has a good mix of both older style unique weapons and 4s legendary system. I like that almost all of the named legendary weapons have unique appearances.
Pretty sure the Bloodletter is a reference to fishermen draining blood of the large marine animals they caught in order to prevent decomposition of the fish carcass during the return trip back to the harbor.
Yessir
Because you mentioned the furious Power Fist, you should also have made mention of the other guaranteed legendaries, like the Automatic Laser Musket Sturges gives you after The Nuclear Option (Minutemen) or the Power Play item rewards.
And ofcourse minor mistakes like the Cryolator not being with the other heavy weapons, missing The Striker's Legendary effect.
Wow you took me back in time. I was born in 65 and had a big Jim . He had a button on his back when you press it he gave a karate chop. And he came with an axe so that we could make him chop wood. That was technology back then
you forgot the hitmans institute laser rifle from chase, you will always get it after completing The Arrival
55:16 dude dodged that like a pro
After having seen the New Vegas video I couldn't wait for this one, thanks N_orte
I think that the butcher hook is a reference to the song "butcher pete" that plays on diamond city radio
Great vid on the unique weapons. I always found Lorenzo's Artifact to be one of the most peculiar ones, gets its cool factor from lore rather than being a pointless weapon besides the mod it has. I never knew it can be applied to other gamma guns though!
"the wait is over..." yes, yes it is. love the content lol.
Zetans die to molotovs very easily in the early game. I found that out when I went for the Zetan Arsenal dlc right out of the vault.
14:15 you got it there. the unique weapon is named after the chicken dish that’s mistakenly said as general chao’s instead of genereal tsao’s
There's a particular reason why I need a minimum of 106 mods to enjoy the game (mostly restoring cut content and adding legacy gear)
please give me the entire list, I desire more mods
It's sad that not only are the "Unique" weapons not that unique, but you can straight up just get them as a legendary drop if you're lucky enough. Makes the quest locked ones like Overseer's Guardian really lame unfortunately
I was hoping for another long fo4 analysis, thanks for your work :)
UP77 maybe refers to the Prototype number 77 of the University Point which can be connected to the nuclear research at University Point
I also saw someone say that the 77 could mean 2077
I can't help but wonder if the reason everyone made mods that make legendary effects be detachable from gear is Kremvh's Tooth.
Instead of it being an exception that probably only exists due to an oversight or limitation, people seemingly demand it be the rule. :/
Also as soon as you brought up Old Reliable I immediately quoted Patrick when he got Ol' Reliable.
UP 77 refers to University Point and the year it was made (2077)
I think the hammer of atoms judgement was because judges use a hammer to give punishmet but that long story would be cooler
the wait is over finally a good video. i have only known about like 15 unique weapons damnn
if you get the ghoulish perk where raditation heals you the salvage assaultron head becomes OP af
Brother just in time for the morning shift I love you ❤️
Funny enough I just ran outa things to watch
35:45 it actually does the 25% limb damage AND 25% regular damage in exchange for more recoil. I didn’t realize it till I reread the legendary effect
When I hear “Sword Of Wonders.” I like to think of it being because the man who you kill is a magician, whom performs “Wonderous Feats that you have to see to believe!”
The was very interesting history on hammers and religious figures!
Love your channel! Could you please make a fallout 3 iceberg?
theres a "Big Jim" in a Bob Dylan song "Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts." He owns the town's only diamond mine. but nothing about wrenches I dont think
Eddie was a gangster and was wanted by the government. "Eddie's Peace" might be more of a reference to the fact that he's more at peace with it by his side.
A weapon with the word Chow being sold at a diner could be a simple pun. To chow down means to eat.
Believe it or not the most common murder weapon in America is a hammer. That story about hammers not drawing blood is pretty silly when you think about it. Most bludgeoning weapons do in fact draw lots of blood. 🙄
27:02 I will never give up on the deliverer, it’s gotten me out of jams and mines fully upgraded. It can do decent range and has decent enough power and fire rate to get you out of most jams you find yourself in. I have an unlimited 12 gauge also fully upgraded but I prefer the deliverer for most work unless I need the extra power with the unlimited fire rate
the butcher's hook is cockney rhyming slang "to take a look" = "let's have a butcher's at that mate"
Ive gotten so used to the “unique uniques” mod that I straight up forgot what half of these weapons look like in vanilla or what their normal stats are
Never heard of it what does it do?
@@Govrin. it makes every “unique” gun in fallout 4 have both a unique design and a unique perk. Example: the sword that did extra damage to robots now makes robots explode when they die.
I always thought rhought the harvester was owned by the local cannibal in lumber mill
I didnt even realize most of these existed, 4 is the only one i didnt bother replaying
Id love to watch these for armor/clothing on the fallout as well
1:01:20 up77 probably means university point, 2077
My theory on why General Chao’s Revenge is named that is because Chao and Chow are pronounced the same, and Chow is another name for food, making sense for why she’d have it
UP77 Probably stands for University Point and the year the weapon was made
Clerics aren't proficient with hammers in D&D, they just have a general Simple Weapons proficiency.
Spray n pray is easily the best weapon in game with the proper perks. It's legitimately insane
eddie’s peace is also almost certainly a play in words of the emperors peace which you almost got but just said peace meant death..?
The throat slicer could be a reference to the grand Budapest Hotel
N_orte About heinsaw bleade.. In prev follout it was gr8t from fact, that it was constankt dps (with "on hit" bonuses it rocked). I`m first timer on f4. Is it still on it?
Ripping is referring to saws designed for cutting wood along the grain rather than against the grain.
I always thought Big Jim was a dick joke by the devs, because when I found it at a fairly high level, it had the extra heavy modification on it.
The hammer was also a representation of authority, kings would ofter have a mace or hammer, and alot of people all over the world in some point have a mythical figure using a hammer, in some form,
Think like a judge in a court room uses a hammer for silence and sentence, and magistrates of juctice use to carry a hammer as they did round about the city.
I always thought that 'Big Jim' came from alot of plumbers seemingly being named Jim
Given that the General Chow's revenge is sold at a diner it probably is a reference to the chicken dish.
i could be wrong, but I think it’s combining the General Tso’s and Chow Mein to make the name
why didnt youtube recommend this sooner smh
You think you have it bad 😔😔😔
Butcher’s hook is probably referencing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
pickmans blade is in fact outclassed in every way including stealth damage and excluding swing speed by the nuka world throat slicer
The "Big Jim" reference is probably to an old song. "You don't mess around with Jim" By Jim Croce. Not a bad song
Butchers hook is english cockney rhyming slang for look. You would say 'I'll have a butchers' to mean 'I'll have a look'
I liked the Deliverer when I saw it, but remembered who made the game when I saw it was chambered in 10mm even though 38 is an available ammo.
I use it but it's still disappointing.
It’s not a pipe weapon so why would it use .38?
General Chao's revenge might refer to General Ma Chao of the Shu kingdom and his quest for revenge for his father's death.
If your job is to free synths and you make a "delivery", it means you succeeded. The "Deliverer" name can be referencing its own awesome performance and it's play on the word for the tool that helps an agent to succeed in "delivering" synths.
There's actually a second unique Gamma Gun, you can just find it inside Cabot House.
Butcher’s Hook is also Cockney rhyming slang for look.
the nuka nuke launcher has the same thing going on as kremvth's tooth where you can take the mod off and put it on otber weapons, like Big Boy
In regards of December’s Child, I’m pretty sure Oxhorn had found the connection in one of his Far Harbor videos, though I don’t recall it (nor the particular video).
The Cannon Ball Mod on a minigun is quite the sight, even worse the computer killer, minigun with mini nuke MIRV mod.
i never realized there is a difference between legendary and unique weapons
The spray and pray is a game breaker.
Not only would they not put the work in to give them unique designs or balance different parameters, they couldn't even be assed to give them good names.
Any heavy guns with explosive builds the big boy Fatman is all you need.
I always thought the Sword of Wonders was a Jaffar reference, just like, a poorly thought out one
whenever I play fallout 4 I always like to take Kellogg's Pistol and redeem the weapon by using it as my main weapon.
35:23 your French is bad and my streak is somewhere around 970
salvaged assaultron head is why you have rad powered armour
The World Series bat is an all time favorite fo weapon.
you said a kiloton paints a good picture for reference I don’t know how big a kiloton is or if that’s the normal size of one stick of dynamite 😂. great vid tho
39:38 why did bro start hitting the griddy 💀💀
Wondering if the Harvester is a reference to the 1990s game Harvester. Pretty sure you had a chainsaw in that.
Since I'm playing thru this game again this is perfect timing
Bethesda "Wait, you wanted your unique weapons to be unique!? How dare you!"