10 Powerful Video Game Weapons You Had ONE CHANCE To Obtain

If Fallout 3 players hope to survive in the post-apocalyptic wasteland, they should seek out the A3-21 Plasma Rifle as soon as they can.

A single shot from this energy-spewing gun melts enemies in seconds. Because of its accessible ammo, heavy damage input, and large clip size, this plasma rifle has zero drawbacks. Once obtained, there's little reason to select anything else while engaged in combat.

However, this overpowered firearm is only up for grabs after completing The Replicated Man side-quest. The mission involves locating an android called Harkness, who's hiding from his creator, Dr. Zimmer.

Although this quest isn't difficult or time-consuming, certain actions will have irreversible consequences. Because Zimmer and Harkness want different things, players must decide who to side with. If you ally with the android, he will offer up his plasma rifle, but if Harkness is sold out to his master, the A3-21 is out of the picture.

Although siding with Zimmer offers other rewards, they're not in the same league as this amped up rifle. If you're eager to equip one of Fallout 3's best weapons, make sure to be Team Harkness.