Latron

"The LATRON is a highly efficient rifle that performs well at medium and at long range, its accuracy making it a deadly weapon in the hands of skilled marksmen."

- In-Game Description

The Latron is a primary weapon included at the game's release. It is a semi-automatic rifle with very high accuracy and a moderate firing rate.

Characteristics
Advantages:
 * Very accurate, easy to score headshots.
 * High damage.
 * Very efficient ammunition economy.
 * One slot.

Disadvantages:
 * High cost compared to other rifles.
 * Rather slow firing rate at early levels.
 * Less effective against large groups of enemies.

Acquisition
The Latron can be purchased for 50,000 or  225.

Recommended Loadout

 * Mods: Armor Piercing, Multi-Shot, Fire Rate, Clip capacity.
 * Optional: Puncture (Only becomes worth using after 0.5 meters), Freezing, Electrical, Damage
 * Sidearm: Twin Viper, Akbolto, Bronco
 * Melee: Fang, Dual Heat Swords, Dual Ether, or Gram
 * Artifacts: Rifle Amp

Tips

 * Its low base rate of fire and magazine size makes it somewhat inadequate versus other rifles against the Infested. (Unless you have a highly leveled Puncture)
 * Ice mods can slow attackers, making it easier to line up headshots while also keeping enemies at a comfortable range.