BFG-9000
Super WeaponAmmo: BFG Cells
PvE Rating
★★★★★
5/5
Type
Super Weapon
Ammo
BFG Cells
Overview
The most powerful ranged weapon in the Slayer arsenal. Fires a slow-moving energy orb that emits tendrils, damaging and killing most demons in its path. BFG ammo is extremely scarce -- save it for overwhelming encounters or Archvile spawns. One shot clears most of an arena.
Strengths
- +One shot clears most of an arena of all demon types.
- +Damage tendrils hit all visible enemies automatically.
- +Ultimate panic button for overwhelming encounters.
Weaknesses
- -Extremely scarce ammo -- typically 2-3 shots per level.
- -Slow projectile can miss fast-moving targets.
- -Marauders block BFG tendrils with their shield.
Weapon Tips
- 1Save BFG shots for arenas with multiple Super-Heavy demons or Archvile spawns.
- 2The BFG orb emits damage tendrils to all visible demons -- aim for open sightlines.
- 3One BFG shot can clear an entire arena of fodder and heavy demons.
- 4BFG ammo is found at fixed locations -- memorize where to find it in each level.