What is the Jupiter and how does it work?
The Jupiter is a bolt-action sniper rifle that uses Energy Clips. It is legendary for its raw damage output and precision. Key stats include:
Damage: 60 per shot
Headshot multiplier: 2.0x
Fire rate: 7.67
Range: 71.7
Stability: 73.5
Agility: 39.2
Stealth: 5
ARC Armor Penetration: Very Strong
In practice, this means Jupiter is extremely effective at hitting weak points on large ARC enemies or shielded targets. It can reliably reduce a light or medium shielded enemy to under 30 HP with a well-placed headshot. Players often use Jupiter for long-range pick-offs or taking down cores on bigger ARC units, like Bastions or Bombardiers, with relatively few shots.
Limitations: Its low agility and slow handling make it less practical in close-range combat or when mobility is crucial. Stealth is minimal, so using it in aggressive flanking tactics is not ideal.
How does the Queen compare to Jupiter?
The Queen is a heavy ARC weapon that functions differently from a sniper. Instead of precision, it focuses on sustained damage output and crowd control. While Jupiter excels at piercing ARC armor, Queen weapons are often used for area suppression, taking down groups of smaller enemies, or applying constant pressure in longer engagements.
Key differences in practice:
Role: Jupiter = precision, Queen = sustained/area damage
Mobility: Jupiter requires positioning and patience; Queen allows more continuous fire without repositioning
Armor penetration: Jupiter penetrates ARC armor efficiently; Queen relies on volume rather than armor-piercing per shot
Ammo consumption: Jupiter’s 5-round magazine forces careful aim; Queen’s higher-capacity systems can drain ammo quickly but less punishingly
Essentially, Jupiter is for calculated shots, while Queen is for continuous suppression. Most experienced squads will combine the two: one player focuses on core targets with Jupiter, another uses Queen to control the battlefield.
How do you obtain Jupiter?
Jupiter requires crafting and a learned blueprint:
Crafting ingredients:
3 × Magnetic Accelerators
3 × Complex Gun Parts
1 × Queen Reactor
Requirements:
Gunsmith level 3
Jupiter Blueprint
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Unlike some weapons, Jupiter cannot be upgraded, so its base stats are what you work with. This makes choosing it a long-term commitment, and you need to consider whether your squad needs a precision sniper role.
How practical is Jupiter in real matches?
From a practical standpoint:
Long-range engagement: Jupiter dominates at distances where ARC armor penetration matters most.
Core targeting: Large enemies like Bastions or Bombardiers are much easier to take down with precision shots to the core.
Team synergy: Pairing a Jupiter sniper with teammates using Queen or Anvil weapons allows your team to balance precision and suppression.
Ammo management: With only 5 rounds per magazine, missing shots is costly. Players often carry spare Energy Clips or coordinate reload cycles with teammates.
Experienced players note that Jupiter shines when used deliberately. Rushing in close quarters is generally inefficient because the slow handling and low agility make it hard to respond to fast-moving enemies.
Repairing and maintenance
Jupiter durability is manageable but not trivial. Repairs require:
2 × Magnetic Accelerators
1 × Complex Gun Parts
Each repair restores +50 durability
This means that keeping Jupiter in the field requires occasional material investment, especially in longer missions. By contrast, Queen systems often rely on more common resources, making field repairs easier.
Recycling and salvaging
When you no longer need Jupiter, recycling or salvaging provides:
Recycling: 2 × Magnetic Accelerators, 1 × Complex Gun Parts
Salvaging: 3 × Advanced Mechanical Components
This gives flexibility for reallocating resources to other weapon systems or crafting alternative options.
When should you pick Jupiter over Queen?
Use Jupiter if your situation matches these conditions:
You need high burst damage against armored targets.
Your team can cover you while you aim and line up shots.
You value precision over mobility, and positioning is predictable.
You want cost-effective damage per shot for large ARC units.
Choose Queen if you need continuous fire, suppression, or to handle multiple smaller targets efficiently. In squads, it’s common to have one Jupiter player for hard targets and one or more Queen players for general engagement.
In practice, Jupiter and Queen complement each other rather than compete directly. Jupiter’s strength lies in precision and ARC armor penetration, making it ideal for taking down cores of large enemies. Queen excels at area suppression and sustained damage but cannot match Jupiter’s single-shot lethality.
Knowing when to use each weapon, understanding their ammo and durability constraints, and coordinating with your squad are the keys to effective use. For players who prioritize precision damage, investing in Jupiter—including buying blueprints when necessary—is worthwhile. For players who prefer flexibility or close- to mid-range engagements, Queen weapons remain highly effective.
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