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Outer Worlds 2

Remote Detonator Stats and How to Get

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Remote Detonator is a Unique Sniper Rifle that deals Physical damage in The Outer Worlds 2. Learn how to get Remote Detonator, its stats, effects, mods, and more here!

How to Get Remote Detonator

Get Lockbox From Westport

The Remote Detonator can be obtained from a High Security Lockbox on the second floor of an abandoned building in Westport on Paradise Island.

All High Security Lockbox Locations

Unlock Remote Detonator at Incognito

With the High Security Lockbox in your possession, the Remote Detonator can be obtained by unlocking it inside Incognito.

To open it, you’ll need 8 Advanced Decryption Keys, which can be found as loot drops or earned as rewards from quests and bounties.

If the Remote Detonator doesn’t appear as the current reward, you can press the switch on the left side of the lockbox to browse and cycle through available rewards until it shows up.

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Remote Detonator Stats and Effects

Remote Detonator Overview

Outer Worlds 2 Remote Detonator Remote Detonator Rarity
Unique
Type
Sniper Rifle
Base DPS Ammo Type
Remote Detonator Damage Type 25 (Physical)
Remote Detonator Ammo Type Heavy Rounds
Unique Mod
Beacons

Fires subtle explosive beacons that stick on impact. Reloading detonates beacons. (Damage scales with Explosives Skill)
Description
When it's time to reload, it's time to explode.
Brand The Protectorate
Sell Price 600 Bits

Remote Detonator's Advanced Stats

Rate of Fire Mag Size Ammo Per Shot DMG Range
0.8/s 5 1 45 60m
Equip Time Reload TIme Weak Spot Bonus Stealth Bonus Noise Range
0.5s 2.7s +0% +0% 8m

Remote Detonator Mods

# Default Mods
1
Fires subtle explosive beacons that stick on impact. Reloading detonates beacons. (Damage scales with Explosives Skill)
2 (Optic Slot)

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