Laser and Photon weaponry has the highest refire rate and generally low damage for the energy output. Both types are ideally suited against Positron shields, and weaker against Graviton shields.
These weapons are ideal for beginners, as the high refire rate gives a "spray and pray" effect that one can hose at dodgey enemies. Unfortunately, the way combat works, the enemy will do things to pull off your screen, so laser/photon weapons can lead to frustratingly long chases unless one is packing significant heat. To compensate for this, try the Red Hessians or Golden C. weapons, which offer a lower refire rate and more damage (also some of the highest class lasers!)
Laser Cannons by Class[]
| Class | Faction | Name | Hull | Shield | Energy | RoF | Speed | Efficiency | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Azrael | 19.6 | 9.8 | 6.11 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.21 | 163.3 | |
| 1 | Liberty | Justice Mk I | 16.3 | 8.15 | 5.09 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 135.8 |
| 1 | Civilian | Starbeam | 14.7 | 7.35 | 4.58 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.21 | 122.5 |
| 2 | Civilian | Adv. Starbeam | 18.4 | 9.2 | 5.74 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.21 | 153.3 |
| 2 | Hunters | Gunslinger Mk I | 20.4 | 10.2 | 7.65 | 8.33 | 700 | 2.67 | 169.9 |
| 2 | Liberty | Justice Mk II | 20.4 | 10.2 | 6.38 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 169.9 |
| 3 | Rogues | Drail | 29.9 | 14.95 | 9.34 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 249.1 |
| 3 | Civilian | Heavy Starbeam | 22.4 | 11.2 | 7.0 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 186.6 |
| 3 | Liberty | Justice Mk III | 24.9 | 12.45 | 7.78 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 207.4 |
| 4 | Hunters | Gunslinger Mk II | 31.6 | 15.8 | 11.85 | 8.33 | 700 | 2.67 | 263.2 |
| 4 | Rogues | Raphael | 37.9 | 18.95 | 11.85 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 315.7 |
| 4 | Liberty | Vengeance Mk I | 31.6 | 15.8 | 9.88 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 263.2 |
| 5 | Order | Death's Hand Mk I | 40.4 | 20.2 | 12.62 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 336.5 |
| 5 | Hessians | Natter | 53.9 | 26.95 | 16.83 | 5.88 | 750 | 3.20 | 316.9 |
| 5 | Dragons | Tanto | 40.4 | 20.2 | 12.62 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 336.5 |
| 5 | Rogues | Usiel | 48.5 | 24.25 | 15.15 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 404.0 |
| 5 | Liberty | Vengeance Mk II | 40.4 | 20.2 | 12.62 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 336.5 |
| 6 | Order | Death's Hand Mk II | 52.7 | 26.35 | 16.47 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 439.0 |
| 6 | Civilian | Flashpoint | 47.4 | 23.7 | 14.82 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 394.8 |
| 6 | Hessians | Natter Zwei | 70.3 | 35.15 | 21.96 | 5.88 | 750 | 3.20 | 413.4 |
| 6 | Liberty | Vengeance Mk III | 52.7 | 26.35 | 16.47 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 439.0 |
| 6 | Dragons | Wakizashi | 52.7 | 26.35 | 16.47 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 439.0 |
| 6 | Hunters | Winchester Mk I | 52.7 | 26.35 | 19.76 | 8.33 | 700 | 2.67 | 439.0 |
| 7 | Civilian | Adv. Flashpoint | 62.7 | 31.35 | 19.6 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 522.3 |
| 7 | Dragons | Katana | 69.7 | 34.85 | 21.78 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 580.6 |
| 7 | Hessians | Roter Blitz | 92.9 | 46.45 | 29.04 | 5.88 | 750 | 3.20 | 546.3 |
| 7 | Rogues | Vassago | 83.6 | 41.8 | 26.14 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 696.4 |
| 7 | Hunters | Winchester Mk II | 69.7 | 34.85 | 26.14 | 8.33 | 700 | 2.67 | 580.6 |
| 8 | Dragons | Gendaito | 106.0 | 53.0 | 33.12 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 883.0 |
| 8 | Civilian | Heavy Flashpoint | 95.4 | 47.7 | 29.81 | 8.33 | 750 | 3.20 | 794.7 |
| 8 | Hessians | Natterturn | 141.3 | 70.65 | 44.17 | 5.88 | 750 | 3.20 | 830.8 |
| 8 | Hunters | Reaver Mk I | 106.0 | 53.0 | 39.75 | 8.33 | 700 | 2.67 | 883.0 |
| 9 | Hunters | Reaver Mk II | 163.0 | 81.5 | 61.12 | 8.33 | 700 | 2.67 | 1357.8 |
Photon Cannons by Class[]
| Class | Faction | Name | Hull | Shield | Energy | RoF | Speed | Efficiency | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
Junkers | Barrager Mk I | 30.6 | 15.3 | 9.18 | 8.33 | 600 | 3.33 | 255 |
| 3 | Gaians | Avenger | 41.5 | 20.75 | 9.96 | 5.88 | 750 | 4.17 | 244 |
| 3 | Zoners | Helios | 41.5 | 20.75 | 12.49 | 5.88 | 700 | 3.28 | 244 |
| 4 | Gaians | Avenger Type B | 52.7 | 26.35 | 12.64 | 5.88 | 750 | 4.17 | 310 |
| 4 | Junkers | Barrager Mk II | 47.4 | 23.7 | 14.22 | 8.33 | 600 | 3.33 | 395 |
| 4 | Zoners | Helios 2 | 52.7 | 26.35 | 15.8 | 5.88 | 700 | 3.34 | 310 |
| 4 | GC | Suncannon A | 52.7 | 26.35 | 15.8 | 5.88 | 750 | 3.34 | 310 |
| 5 | Gaians | Gaia's Savior | 67.3 | 33.65 | 16.16 | 5.88 | 750 | 4.16 | 396 |
| 5 | Kusari | Sunfury 1 | 50.5 | 25.25 | 15.15 | 8.33 | 600 | 3.33 | 421 |
| 6 | Junkers | Barrager Mk III | 79.1 | 39.55 | 23.72 | 8.33 | 600 | 3.33 | 659 |
| 6 | Zoners | Fury | 87.8 | 43.9 | 26.35 | 5.88 | 700 | 3.33 | 516 |
| 6 | Gaians | Gaia's Savior Type B | 87.8 | 43.9 | 21.08 | 5.88 | 750 | 4.17 | 516 |
| 6 | GMG | Sunblast A | 79.1 | 39.55 | 19.76 | 8.33 | 750 | 4.00 | 659 |
| 6 | GC | Suncannon B | 87.8 | 43.9 | 26.35 | 5.88 | 750 | 3.33 | 516 |
| 6 | Kusari | Sunfury 2 | 65.9 | 32.95 | 19.76 | 8.33 | 600 | 3.34 | 549 |
| 7 | Zoners | Fury 2 | 116.2 | 58.1 | 34.85 | 5.88 | 700 | 3.33 | 683 |
| 7 | GMG | Sunblast B | 104.6 | 52.3 | 26.14 | 8.33 | 750 | 4.00 | 871 |
| 7 | Kusari | Sunfrenzy 1 | 87.1 | 43.55 | 26.14 | 8.33 | 600 | 3.33 | 726 |
| 8 | Zoners | Fury 3 | 176.7 | 88.35 | 53.00 | 5.88 | 700 | 3.33 | 1039 |
| 8 | GMG | Skyblast A | 159.0 | 79.5 | 39.75 | 8.33 | 750 | 4.00 | 1324 |
| 8 | GC | Suncannon C | 176.7 | 88.35 | 53.00 | 5.88 | 750 | 3.33 | 1039 |
| 8 | Kusari | Sunfrenzy 2 | 132.5 | 66.25 | 39.75 | 8.33 | 600 | 3.33 | 1104 |
| 9 | GMG | Skyblast B | 244.5 | 122.5 | 61.12 | 8.33 | 750 | 4.00 | 2037 |
Laser Turrets by Class[]
| Class | Faction | Name | Hull | Shield | Energy | RoF | Speed | Efficiency | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Zaphiel Turret | 19.6 | 9.8 | 6.11 | 8.33 | 700 | 3.21 | 163 | |
| 1 | Liberty | Justice Turret Mk I | 16.3 | 8.15 | 5.09 | 8.33 | 700 | 3.20 | 136 |
| 1 | Civilian | Starbeam Turret | 14.7 | 7.35 | 4.58 | 8.33 | 700 | 3.21 | 122 |
| 2 | Hunters | Gunslinger Turret Mk I | 20.4 | 10.2 | 7.65 | 8.33 | 750 | 2.67 | 170 |
| 3 | Rogues | Badariel Turret | 29.9 | 14.95 | 9.34 | 8.33 | 700 | 3.21 | 249 |
| 3 | Liberty | Justice Turret Mk II | 24.9 | 12.45 | 7.78 | 8.33 | 700 | 3.20 | 207 |
| 3 | Civilian | Adv. Starbeam Turret | 22.4 | 11.2 | 7.0 | 8.33 | 700 | 3.21 | 187 |
| 4 | Hunters | Gunslinger Turret Mk II | 31.6 | 15.8 | 11.85 | 8.33 | 750 | 2.67 | 263 |
| 5 | Order | Death's Hand Turret Mk I | 40.4 | 20.2 | 12.62 | 8.33 | 700 | 3.20 | 337 |
| 5 | Rogues | Sapiel Turret | 48.5 | 24.25 | 15.15 | 8.33 | 700 | 3.21 | 404 |
| 5 | Liberty | Vengeance Turret | 40.4 | 20.2 | 12.62 | 8.33 | 700 | 3.20 | 337 |
| 5 | Red Hessians | Natter Turret | 53.9 | 26.95 | 16.83 | 5.88 | 700 | 3.20 | 317 |
| 6 | Dragons | Tanto Turret | 52.7 | 26.35 | 16.47 | 8.33 | 700 | 3.20 | 439 |
| 6 | Hunters | Winchester Turret | 52.7 | 26.35 | 19.76 | 8.33 | 750 | 2.67 | 439 |
| 7 | Rogues | Thoth Turret | 83.6 | 41.8 | 26.14 | 8.33 | 700 | 3.21 | 696 |
| 7 | Red Hessians | Roter Blitz Turret | 92.9 | 46.45 | 29.04 | 5.88 | 700 | 3.20 | 546 |
| 7 | Civilian | Flashpoint Turret | 62.7 | 31.35 | 19.6 | 8.33 | 700 | 3.21 | 522 |
| 8 | Blood Dragons | Katana Turret | 106.0 | 53.0 | 33. | 8.33 | 700 | 3.20 | 883 |
| 8 | Hunters | Reaver Turret | 106.0 | 53.0 | 39.75 | 8.33 | 750 | 2.67 | 883 |
Photon Turrets by Class[]
| Class | Faction | Name | Hull | Shield | Energy | RoF | Speed | Efficiency | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
Junkers | Barrager Turret Mk I | 30.6 | 15.3 | 9.18 | 8.33 | 700 | 3.33 | 255 |
| 4 | Zoners | Helios Turret | 52.7 | 26.35 | 15.8 | 5.88 | 750 | 3.34 | 310 |
| 4 | Junkers | Barrager Turret Mk II | 47.4 | 23.7 | 14.22 | 8.33 | 700 | 3.33 | 395 |
| 5 | Kusari | Sunfury Turret 1 | 50.5 | 25.25 | 15.15 | 8.33 | 700 | 3.33 | 421 |
| 6 | Zoners | Fury Turret | 87.8 | 43.9 | 26.35 | 5.88 | 750 | 3.33 | 516 |
| 6 | Junkers | Barrager Turret Mk III | 79.1 | 39.55 | 23.72 | 8.33 | 700 | 3.33 | 659 |
| 6 | GMG | Sunblast Turret | 79.1 | 39.55 | 19.76 | 8.33 | 700 | 4.00 | 659 |
| 7 | Kusari | Sunfrenzy Turret | 87.1 | 43.55 | 26.14 | 8.33 | 700 | 3.33 | 726 |
| 8 | Zoners | Fury 2 Turret | 176.7 | 88.35 | 53.00 | 5.88 | 750 | 3.33 | 1039 |
| 9 | GMG | Skyblast Turret B | 244.5 | 122.25 | 61.12 | 8.33 | 700 | 4.00 | 2037 |
Laser/Photon weapons are used by the following factions:
- Blood Dragons - Military grade.
- Bounty Hunters - Improved range, but sacrifice energy efficiency.
- Civilian - Somewhat underpowered but use less energy.
- Gaians - More energy efficient, but have a slower rate of fire (lower DPS).
- GMG - Improved damage output.
- Golden Chrysanthemums - Reduced rate of fire (lower DPS).
- Junkers - More damage, but uses more energy
- Kusari Police & Naval Forces - Military grade.
- Liberty Police & Navy, LSF - Military grade.
- Liberty Rogues - Does a little more damage, but uses more energy.
- The Order - Military grade.
- Red Hessians - Does a little more damage, but slower rate of fire (less DPS, but less energy cost)
- Zoners - Small range advantage, but at a reduced rate of fire (less DPS)
The following factions use Positron shields: shoot them up with Lasers and Photons for greater efficiency!