Perforator

Perforator is a unique Tier 6 scattergun in Dune Awakening, belonging to the Weapons - Scatterguns category. Thin spikes in the barrel mean that the darts fired from this unique scattergun will break into multiple shrapnel pieces on impact, causing a bleeding effect on enemies. Another example of Sardaukar weaponry built to intimidate and oppress.

Game Characteristics

Perforator offers exceptional scattergun performance optimized for fragmentation damage and bleeding effects:

Specialized Properties

• Damage Type: Light Dart - Rapid fragmentation damage
• Fire Mode: Semi-Automatic - Rapid follow-up fire
• Damage Per Shot: 539.2 - Extremely high damage per shot
• Shield Damage: 45.4 - Specialized shield damage
• Rate of Fire: 89 RPM - High firing rate
• Clip Size: 48 - Massive capacity
• Reload Speed: 2.41 seconds - Fast reload
• Effective Range: 8 meters - Extremely close range
• Accuracy: 1.1 - High close-range accuracy
• Stability: 2.2 - Low stability requiring control

Crafting System

Manufacturing Perforator requires an Advanced Weapons Fabricator and the following materials:

• Plastanium Ingot (45x)
• Mechanical Parts (16x)
• Silicone Block (31x)
• Plasteel Composite Gun Parts (16x)
• Fluted Light Caliber Compressor (6x)
• Spice Melange (62x)
• Spice-infused Plastanium Dust (10x)
• Water (530x)

Total crafting time is 15 seconds and requires a unique schematic to unlock the recipe.

Schematic Acquisition

Perforator schematic can be obtained through several methods:

Deep Desert Drop

This unique Tier 6 weapon belongs to items available in the Deep Desert but is not part of the current rotation. Most of these Sardaukar intimidation weapons appear only during specific weeks.

Landsraad Weapons Vendor

The schematic is not currently available from Landsraad Weapons Vendor, but may appear in future rotations. We recommend regularly checking the inventory for specialized fragmentation weapons.

Landsraad Alternative

Besides the schematic, you can obtain Perforator directly as a reward from Landsraad House when reaching a specific milestone in personal contribution. This path can often be the most efficient for acquiring this Sardaukar intimidation tool.

Trai Axari Sale

You can sell Perforator to merchant Trai Axari for 13,000 Solaris. This price reflects its extreme fragmentation capabilities and rarity as a unique Sardaukar weapon of Tier 6.

Sardaukar Intimidation Technology

Fragmentation Spikes and Bleeding Effects

Fragmentation System

Perforator represents advanced Sardaukar intimidation technology:

Thin Spike Fragmentation:

• Darts break apart into multiple shrapnel pieces on impact
• Bleeding effect on enemies for continuous damage
• Specialized fragmentation mechanics
• Intimidation design typical of Sardaukar

Tactical Applications:

• Massive damage at extremely close range (539.2)
• High firing rate (89 RPM) for devastating salvos
• Large magazine (48) for extended attacks
• Fast reload (2.41s) for continuous pressure

Light Dart System

Light Dart system provides:

• Extremely high damage (539.2 per shot)
• Effective fragmentation on impact
• Consistent bleeding effects
• Reliable intimidation potential

Scattergun Performance Analysis

Ultra-High-Damage Close Platform

Sardaukar Dominance

Perforator excels as a devastating close-range scattergun:

Advantages:

• 539.2 damage per shot - highest damage in category
• 89 RPM firing rate - rapid devastation
• 48-round magazine - longest firing capacity
• Fragmentation spikes - unique mechanics
• Bleeding effects - continuous damage

Tactical Considerations:

• 8-meter range - extremely limited range
• 2.41s reload - fast but still vulnerable window
• 1.1 accuracy - high close-range precision
• 2.2 stability - requires experienced handling

Intimidation Excellence

Optimized for close devastation operations:

• Point-blank specialization
• Massive eliminations at closest range
• Rapid clearance of tight spaces
• Sardaukar intimidation attacks

Material Requirements

Perforator uses specialized components for fragmentation technology:

• Plasteel Composite Gun Parts (16x) - advanced Sardaukar construction
• Fluted Light Caliber Compressor (6x) - specialized fragmentation technology
• Mechanical Parts (16x) - precision intimidation mechanisms
• Quality materials for reliable fragmentation function

Deep Desert Drop

This unique Sardaukar intimidation weapon of Tier 6 belongs to items available in the Deep Desert but is not part of the current rotation. Most of these devastating fragmentation designs appear only during specific weeks.

FAQ 

Q: How does the "thin spikes in barrel" mechanic work?
A: Thin spikes cause darts to break into multiple shrapnel pieces on impact, creating bleeding effect for continuous damage. It's a Sardaukar intimidation mechanic.

Q: Why does it have such extremely high damage (539.2)?
A: Perforator is designed as a devastating close-range weapon with fragmentation spikes. High damage balances its extremely limited range (only 8 meters).

Q: Is the massive magazine (48 rounds) an advantage?
A: Yes - it enables extended devastating salvos without frequent reloading. Combined with high firing rate (89 RPM) creates devastating close assault.

Q: How to get Perforator through Landsraad system?
A: You can obtain it as a reward from Landsraad House when reaching a specific milestone in personal contribution. This path is often most efficient for Sardaukar weapons.

Q: Is it suitable for new players?
A: No - extremely limited range (8 meters) and low stability (2.2) require advanced tactical skills and positioning.

Q: How does it compare to other Tier 6 scatterguns?
A: Has highest damage (539.2) and largest magazine (48), but shortest range (8m). It's an ultra-specialized close weapon.