Starfield: Best Particle Beam Weapons [Rifles, Pistols & Shotgun]

Particle Beam Weapons are made for those who seek absolute destruction. With the ability to deal both physical and energy damage, these weapons ensure no one is left standing. This guide discusses the best Particle Beam Weapons in Starfield.

Best Particle Beam Rifles

Eternity’s Gate

Weapon Type	Particle Beam Rifle
Physical Damage	17
Energy Damage	50
Magazine	20
Fire Rate	25
Range	60
Accuracy	81.6%
Ammo	Heavy Particle Fuse
Mass	5.10
Value	11249
Mod Slots	6

The Eternity’s Gate is undoubtedly the best weapon among particle-beam firearms. This credit goes to its decent damage, range, and accuracy. However, the major aspect of this gun is that it’s a Legendary/Rare Item that grants it some special perks to boost its effects.

Rare Eternity’s Gate Effects:

• Handloading: Volatile rounds designed to pack a bigger punch but aren’t as stable and can fail occasionally.

Legendary Eternity’s Gate Effects:

• Skip Shot: Every fourth shot fires two projectiles at once.
• Handloading: Volatile rounds designed to pack a bigger punch but aren’t as stable and can fail occasionally.
• Anti-Personal: +10% damage against humans.

Considering these, this gun can create havoc anywhere it’s used. The rare effect fires more deadly rounds, while the legendary ones add to it by further boosting bullet damage and doubling bullets at every fourth shot.

How To Acquire:

You can acquire it by completing the Revelation Main Quest, siding with The Hunter while doing the Unearthed Quest, or going against Starborn. Afterward, you will get it as a reward for defeating The Emissary.

Reflection

Weapon Type	Particle Beam Rifle
Physical Damage	42
Energy Damage	137
Magazine	20
Fire Rate	29
Range	70
Accuracy	78.0%
Ammo	Heavy Particle Fuse
Mass	6.45
Value	85085
Mod Slots	6

An upgraded version of the Va’Ruun Inflictor, the Reflection Rifle, has extraordinary energy and physical damage. Thanks to its immense range and accuracy, it can kill enemies in a single shot or a few more, even at a long range. It uses the same ammo as the Eternity’s Gate but weighs a little more.

Reflection Rare Effect:

• Instigating: Deals double damage to targets with full health.

The rare version gives an additional perk that proves fatal for enemies with full health. Hence, you can easily take down or make their health critically low in a few rounds. The high fire rate also makes it effective at close or mid-range.

How To Acquire:

You can only acquire this rifle once you unlock the New Game Plus mode. In this mode, search for the Starborn Trader, who can be anywhere on any system. You can buy The Reflection from her for 85085 Credits.

Va’Ruun Inflictor

Weapon Type	Particle Beam Rifle
Physical Damage	38
Energy Damage	113
Magazine	20
Fire Rate	25
Range	50
Accuracy	70.0%
Ammo	Heavy Particle Fuse
Mass	3.75
Value	22500
Mod Slots	6

The Va’Ruun Inflictor is a general purpose Particle Beam Rifle, having a suitable range, fire rate, and accuracy in addition to the significant damage. Unlike the others mentioned above, it has no special perks or different rarity versions. This makes it look less useful; however, the reality is different in actual gameplay.

Its low Mass allows you to do quick maneuvers in battles and move swiftly from one place to another, which the previous ones lack. Being a Rifle, it uses the same Heavy Particle Fuse Ammo, and you can add up to 6 mods on it. You can trust it in mid or close-quarter combats due to its decent accuracy and range.

How To Acquire:

Va’Ruun Inflictor is available for purchase for 22500 Credits from vendors once you reach a certain level or unlock the New Game Plus mode. Moreover, it may be present in the loot of specific enemies like the Va’Ruun zealots when raiding Va’Ruun ships. You may even find it in storage boxes, which may or may not have any mods attached.

Best Particle Beam Shotgun & Pistols

Big Bang

Weapon Type	Particle Beam Shotgun
Physical Damage	32
Energy Damage	94
Magazine	8
Fire Rate	14
Range	20
Accuracy	54.70%
Ammo	Heavy Particle Fuse
Mass	7.00
Value	12870
Mod Slots	7

The Big Bang is one of the unique variants of Particle Beam Weapons in Starfield. Being a shotgun, you can expect it to have a huge close-range combat advantage that will disintegrate anyone within 20 meters. Despite being different from rifles, it uses the same Heavy Particle Fuse Ammo.

Unfortunately, it has no particular perks, but its massive damage is enough to handle swarms of enemies rushing toward you. The only drawback is the large mass, which will slow down your movements. The accuracy for this is not good enough, so you should consider using it for only closer targets.

How To Acquire:

You can buy Big Bang from the following vendors for 12870 Credits. However, remember that the mods and availability depend on your current level.

• Best Defense
• Centurion Arsenal
• Neon Tactical
• Rowland Arms
• Shepherd’s General Store
• UC Exchange

Va’Ruun Starshard

Weapon Type	Particle Beam Pistol
Physical Damage	26
Energy Damage	80
Magazine	12
Fire Rate	12
Range	30
Accuracy	70.1%
Ammo	Light Particle Fuse
Mass	1.00
Value	18250
Mod Slots	7

In the Best Particle Beam Weapon pistol category in Starfield, Va’Ruun Starshard takes the first place. Although the physical damage is insignificant, the remarkable 80 energy damage is pretty decent for a lightweight pistol. It is suitable for close-range fights and uses the Light Particle Fuse ammo.

How To Acquire:

To get the Va’Ruun Starshard, you can check the various vendors like Trade Authority and Neon Tactical and see if it’s available for purchase from there or not. Its price is 18250 Credits. There is a chance to get this from the loot in the Va’Ruun, but it is rare and appears later in the storyline.

Novalight

Weapon Type	Particle Beam Pistol
Physical Damage	8
Energy Damage	25
Magazine	12
Fire Rate	22
Range	30
Accuracy	68.6%
Ammo	Light Particle Fuse
Mass	1.35
Value	4620
Mod Slots	7

Coming towards the last gun on our list, Novalight is a cheap but reliable firearm. Its damage is not much, but it can perform better than other pistols. The 22 fire rate allows players to shoot quickly, which is helpful in close-quarter combats to clear out enemies.

Although the accuracy is low, which makes it unsuitable for distant shooting, it can still hold its ground in mid-range encounters. It is lightweight and favors movement. The small magazine size of 12 may run out quickly due to the fire rate, so make sure you aim well.

How To Acquire:

Like other guns, you can buy them for 4620 Credits from merchants like Arboron, Centurion Arsenal, Neon Tactical, and Shepherd’s General Store. Based on your level, there might be a few or no mods on it.

Particle Beam Weapons Comparison

Weapon	Weapon Type	Phy. Damage	Energy Damage	Mag. Size	Fire Rate	Range	Acc.	Ammo	Mass	Value	Mod Slots
Eternity’s Gate	Particle Beam Rifle	17	50	20	25	60	81.6%	Heavy Particle Fuse	5.10	11249	6
Reflection	Particle Beam Rifle	42	137	20	29	70	78.0%	Heavy Particle Fuse	6.45	85085	6
Va’Ruun Inflictor	Particle Beam Rifle	38	113	20	25	50	70.0%	Heavy Particle Fuse	3.75	22500	6
Big Bang	Particle Beam Shotgun	32	94	8	14	20	54.70%	Heavy Particle Fuse	7.00	12870	7
Jake’s Hangover Cure	Particle Beam Shotgun	32	94	8	14	24	54.70%	Heavy Particle Fuse	8.00	22522	7
Va’Ruun Starshard	Particle Beam Pistol	26	80	12	12	30	70.1%	Light Particle Fuse	1.00	18250	7
Novalight	Particle Beam Pistol	8	25	12	22	30	68.6%	Light Particle Fuse	1.35	4620	7
Terror Inflictor	Particle Beam Pistol	21	65	12	34	36	71.7%	Light Particle Fuse	2.80	50095	7
The Spacer	Particle Beam Pistol	9	30	12	25	36	70.2%	Light Particle Fuse	3.05	13412	7

This concludes my discussion on the Best Particle Beam Weapons in Starfield. Unfortunately, most of them are rare and unlock pretty late in the story. Therefore, you can resort to the cheaper and more common options before you unlock the better ones.

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