5 most multifunctional weapons in video games

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Weapons in video games tend to be pretty straightforward, being the offensive tool in the player’s arsenal to hit enemies with. And generally, as long as the weapon serves its primary function of dealing damage to foes, players are happy to be in control of it.

However, there are certain instances in a video game where a weapon can serve more than just one function. Sometimes, a weapon is designed in such a way that it enables the user to be able to apply it in other ways, in addition to it being an offensive measure.

Such multifunctional weapons are highly appreciated, as they display the dynamic capabilities of a tool as well as the ingenuity of the game designers. Whether they may have a variety of different uses outside of combat, or be used in combat in different ways, here are five video game weapons which can be employed in a number of different ways.

The Omni Tool appears in all Mass Effect video games as a wrist mounted holographic technical tool which can be employed in a variety of situations. In terms of offensive capabilities, it can generate a blade that can be used for a melee strike. Aside from this, the tool has many other functions as well.

One of the most common features of the Omni Tool is the ability to hack, decrypt or repair objects. While the former of the two is accomplished by the use of the tool’s computer microframe, the repair function is enabled by a mini-fabricator which is able to create small parts from common alloys found in the environment.

Aside from the above, this instrument can also scan objects, be used as a flashlight or camera, dispense medigel when wounded, or simply reduce any excess material to omni-gel. All tech-based powers are also deployed via this weapon. The Omni Tool is