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44 Magnum revolver* ( Mysterious Magnum*)

The only exception is a single Plasma Defender which can be found on the display table in front of Gloria Van Graff. This is due to their absence from a number of leveled item lists while being present on several other lists that are not used. Plasma Defenders are not randomly sold by any merchants, including the Van Graffs and the Gun Runners.

Unlike the plasma pistol, the plasma defender is not considered a holdout weapon. and has a higher rate of fire in real-time, delivering almost twice as much DPS. However, the plasma defender is a more accurate weapon, uses fewer Action Points in V.A.T.S. In comparison to the plasma pistol, the plasma defender does an additional 5 damage per shot, has a reduced critical chance, and is less durable. Additionally, it causes a large green burst of plasma upon firing which in addition to partially obscuring the view, travels at a slower rate, resulting in the need to lead the target. This is offset by the fact that it consumes energy cells at twice the rate, has reduced durability, and has a slightly increased spread. In comparison to the standard laser pistol, the Plasma Defender deals more than 3 times the damage per shot and over twice as much damage-per-second (DPS). It is able to punch through most critters and low-level armor with ease, when compared to the more commonly found and cheaper laser pistol. The Plasma Defender is a powerful energy-based pistol that fires superheated bolts of green plasma.
