Toxigun vs Devastator Cannon

The Toxigun and Devastator Cannon will eventually be your main choice of primary firearms as the game progresses. They are equally powerful weapons and bring different qualities to the table.

Toxigun

1. High rate of fire. Can fire as fast with aimed shot as Devastator Cannons do with auto shot. Means toxiguns can react quickly to charging enemies and mow down groups of weak aliens. Also means Toxiguns can do more damage in a shorter time if the target is close enough that accuracy isn't a factor.
2. Can dual wield with no loss of accuracy.
3. Small and light. Fits in the belt or knee slots.
4. Ignores shields. This means Toxiguns effectively do colossal damage to shielded aliens. Also allows capturing intact shields.
5. With Toxin C base damage is higher than the Devastator Cannon.
6. Hurts humans little and will barely penetrate disruptor armor, so is quite safe if your agent is mind controlled or brainsucked.
   • Also means a brainsucked agent will need a lot of Toxigun shots to bring down.
7. Available much earlier.
8. Ammo must be manufactured, and it uses it fast.
9. Doesn't cause property damage.

Devastator Cannon

1. High accuracy. Aimed shots with Devastator Cannons can hit reliably at longer ranges.
2. Bulky and heavy. Impractical to carry as a secondary weapon.
3. Highly effective against unshielded humans and aliens.
   • Psionics can be used to remove shields for follow up with Devastator Cannons.
4. Requires capturing one to research.
5. Infinite recharging ammo.
6. Can break through cover. Can also be used to break through walls.

See Also

• Equipment Analysis
• Biological Warfare
• Devastator Cannon