The Thumper is a 40mm, single shot, break action grenade launcher. Created by the Americans, it first saw use in the Vietnam War, and remains in use to this day. It's name comes from the distinctive sound it makes when firing. The launcher is simple but reliable, and operatives pick up the Thumper for it's portability and destructive potential. It can be used in combat, or as a versatile breaching tool. Just make sure to keep it away from Rose
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Summary
The Thumper (M79) is one of the many weapons used by the operatives of Entry Point. It costs $28,000 to purchase and $1,000 to deploy on a mission.
This single-shot launcher is a great way to bring explosive power to any mission. It can be used to deal with large groups of enemies or it can open a variety of doors with extreme force, depending on what the mission calls for. Most people might call the Thumper overkill, but others simply can't say no to more explosions.
The Thumper can only be used during missions, and it cannot equip any attachments whatsoever.
Overview
Do you like explosions, but prefer to blow up things immediately and from a distance? The Thumper should be your weapon of choice. The powerful grenades it carries can be used to destructive effect, dispersing targets with extreme prejudice and smashing doors open. It can't blow open vaults, but highly reinforced panic room doors are no match for the launcher either, requiring only two grenades to blow open.
Outside of breaching, the Thumper's reliability can take a nosedive on higher difficulties. SWAT forces are often not killed outside of direct hits, and the parabolic trajectory of the grenade requires lots of practice to master at a distance. In addition, the launcher reloads quite slowly, exposing the user to any enemies that are still standing after the blast. If there are better, less expensive ways to blow something up, they should probably be used instead.
With the proper equipment and perk setup, players should be not dissuaded from using the Thumper if they feel they'll be able to benefit from the joy of explosions. It can put a quick end to big problems, and it can definitely speed up certain missions when they get loud. If you're still on the fence about getting this weapon, perhaps Rose's opinion can help you out this time around.
Recommended Perks
There aren't many perks that will add much to the Thumper, but there can be a couple that stand out. Improving the damage of the launcher with Heavy Weapons Training or Vital Targets will enhance explosive power, increasing the lethal radius of the weapon.
Another perk that can come in handy is Quick Swap, as the Thumper has a slow reload time and will likely expose the player to attack. It'll effectively allow the launcher to fire at a faster speed, making breaching a breeze.
Trivia
- The Thumper is based off the M79.
- The Thumper is also the only weapon in the game to have retained the same name as the gun it's based on (searching up "Thumper gun" will show you the same images as if you were searching "M79" or "M79 Grenade Launcher").
- This is the second most expensive weapon in Entry Point, the most expensive being the Sawblade.
- In the HUD, the Thumper's abbreviated name is "TMP".
- Unlike all other weapons, the Thumper can't be used in the shooting range or Shadow War.
- This weapon was used by Jackdaw to blow up the van containing Rose and two other Halcyon operatives during the events of Black Dawn.
- In The Financier, two shots from the Thumper will break open the panic room door. When you fire the second shot, Rose will say "Nice job! Love some good engineering work".
- The same can be done with two C4's.
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