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Malpractice Stats and How to Get

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The Malpractice is a Unique helmet in The Outer Worlds 2. Learn how to get the Malpractice and see its passive effects and mods by continuing below!

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How to Get Malpractice

Found From Mysterious Cave

Malpractice Helmet

The Malpractice helmet can be found inside the Mysterious Cave, located in the southwestern part of Paradise Island.

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Malpractice Stats and Effects

Outer Worlds 2 Malpractice Malpractice Rarity
Unique
Brand
The Protectorate
Passives
・+40% Toxicity Drain Rate
Description
If you are going to be crashing, you might as well be smashing.
Sell Price 313 Bits

Malpractice Mods

Mod Class Mod Slots
Utility 2
# Default Mods
1
Misconduct
While Crashing, gain +20% Damage. Scales up to +40% with your Medical skill.
2 (Utility Slot)

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