The Tesla Gun is one of the most unique weapons in Abyssus, offering mechanics that break away from traditional firearms. While its raw damage may not match heavy-hitters like the Shotgun or Brine Revolver, the Tesla Gun shines with its versatility, forgiving aim, and strong area-control potential.
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This guide covers how to unlock the Tesla Gun, how its mechanics work, and the best build setups to maximize its potential.
Unlock the Tesla Gun
The Tesla Gun isn’t available from the start of the game. To add it to your arsenal:
- Progress into The Gardens, the second realm in Abyssus.
- Defeat the mini-boss located in this zone.
- After victory, search near the exit portal for the Tesla Gun.
- Collect it to permanently unlock it in your armory.
Note: Newly unlocked weapons can only be equipped in your next expedition. Make sure to select the Tesla Gun at the workbench before setting out.
Tesla Gun Mechanics
The Tesla Gun is a charged energy weapon that uses a shared ammo pool for both of its firing modes. Its hybrid design allows you to alternate between steady damage and situational burst attacks.
- Primary Fire – Charge Beam
- Fires a continuous electric beam.
- Excels at sustained damage and weak point targeting.
- Ammo Cost: 100 per magazine.
- Secondary Fire – Projectiles
- Launches electric orbs that deal damage over time.
- Effective for area denial and stacking pressure.
- Ammo Cost: 20 per projectile (drawn from the same 100 ammo pool).
This dual-fire system makes the Tesla Gun a flexible DPS option that can handle both boss fights and crowd control when built properly.
Best Tesla Gun Build
The Tesla Gun benefits from builds that leverage sustained beam attacks while enhancing its AoE spread potential.
Recommended Fire Modes
| Slot | Type | Details | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Charge Beam | Deals bonus damage to weak points; excellent for boss encounters. | Apply 100 Damage Over Time with the Tesla Gun |
| Secondary | Magnetic Storm | Releases chained lightning across enemies; strong spread and AoE damage. | Damage 7 enemies simultaneously |
- Primary Choice: Stick with Charge Beam for consistent boss DPS.
- Secondary Choice: Magnetic Storm ensures you don’t get overwhelmed by groups.
Best Ability for Tesla Gun
- Brine Field
- Creates a slowing zone that hampers enemy movement.
- Pairs perfectly with the Tesla Gun’s limited range, keeping enemies within your damage zone.
- Offers both defensive utility and offensive setup when chaining enemies for lightning effects.
Best Aspects for Tesla Gun
While Aspects vary with each expedition, certain picks pair exceptionally well:
| Category | Slot | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Barrier | Primary Fire | Because your primary fire is a constant stream of attacks, you’ll be able to charge up your shield quite quickly with this gun. |
| Blood | Secondary Fire | Blood abilities increase your health, which is helpful given that you’ll need to be closer range with this weapon. Plus, selecting Blood aspects can incur hemorrhage on enemies, meaning your Secondary Fire’s damage will be more potent, especially in projectile form. |
| Tentacles | Ability | Your Brine Field doesn’t necessarily do damage, meaning having Tentacles follow up with subsequent damage after using your ability can prove extremely useful. |
Best Charms for Tesla Gun
Charms are randomized each run, but some stand out for Tesla Gun synergy:
- Fan – Adds two extra projectiles, significantly increasing the effectiveness of Secondary Fire.
- Marksman – Boosts damage with each consecutive hit (up to +50%), making it perfect for sustained beam attacks.