From gameplay stats to ideal builds, this guide aims to make you an unrivaled expert on one of Remnant 2‘s most uniquely devastating weapons – the Nebula hand gun.
In-Depth Overview of the Nebula‘s Capabilities
As a high-tier Remnant 2 player whose tested countless gun and build combinations, I consider the Nebula one of the most powerful short-range shredders when mastered.
Its genius lies beyond just its 55 magazine size or 220 max ammo for sustained firing. The -15% stagger modifier seems underwhelming until you realize it shoots 8 rounds a second, so staggering is negligible.
And while the Nebula lacks crit stats, its sheer bullet barrage volume makes precise aim less critical. Plus the heavy damage that targets AND surrounding enemies take from its lingering acid gas offsets this weakness while enabling effortless crowd control.
Here‘s a comparison of key stats versus similar guns:
| Stat | Nebula | Particle Accelerator | Lightning Gun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magazine Size | 55 | 18 | 55 |
| Max Ammo | 220 | 80 | 220 |
| Rate of Fire | 8 RPS | 6 RPS | 7 RPS |
| Reload Time | 2.5s | 2.0s | 3.5s |
As you can see, the Nebula outclasses even exotic hand guns in sustained firing capability. You can shoot continuously for over 75 seconds without restocking!
Unleashing the Corrosive Gas Passive
The Nebula‘s unique selling point is its toxic passive ability. It inflicts 300 damage over 15 seconds to targets. And when they die, it spawns a dense 2-meter radius gas cloud applying the same effect to other nearby foes.
I often use Pierce Ammo to shoot acid bullets that hit multiple enemies in a line. This overlays their gas clouds together as each one dies, melting entire hordes swarming through chokepoints:
The damage ramps up insanely once you supplement the swelling clouds with Weapon Mods, skills like Rampage and the right armor/accessory bonuses geared toward Acid Damage.
Granular Analysis of Upgrade Power Spikes
It‘s tempting to blindly upgrade the Nebula to max level just for a raw damage increase from 12 to 36. But the REAL boons manifest earlier through passive and skill interactions:
| Upgrade Level | True Benefit |
|---|---|
| Level 5 (24 damage) | 1 extra Corrosive cloud hit to kill most adds |
| Level 7 (28 damage) | 1 less bullet to kill mid-tier elites |
| Level 10 (36 damage) | 20% overall output increase |
Notice by tier 5, you tally more total damage from beefier clouds than the +2.4 gun damage itself provides. This effect snowballs as fire rate and reload speed bonuses stack.
Complete builds center around these granular power spikes rather than just chasing paper doll stat increases. Mastering the interlocked combos separates great players from good. And the Nebula has among the highest skill ceilings in Remnant 2!
Exotic Yet Optimal: Mutator Synergies
While Bandit and Extender provide generally useful ammo and magazine upgrades, exotic Mutators can enable devastating synergies:
- Bulletweaver (10% Fire Rate) – This further boosts Rampage‘s bonus for +30% shooting speed! More bullets also means more staggering, compensating for Nebula‘s negative modifier.
- Lithely (4% faster reloads per kill) – Taking advantage of the Nebula‘s swelling magazine. Killing 10 foes gives virtually instant full mag reloads during battle!
I overlooked such nuances until pushing the boundaries of New Game+ and Nightmare difficulty. But they can mean the difference between barely surviving an arena battle versus outright annihilating the enemy forces!
Conclusion: Master the Nebula, Master Remnant 2
Simply acquiring the Nebula isn‘t enough; truly harnessing its max power requires analyzing mechanics far beyond just damage numbers or ideal ranges. I hope this guide provided meaningful insights not just to use the Nebula, but maximize its potential based on deep gameplay experience.
Of course, I don‘t claim to have ALL the answers. Part of mastering Remnant 2 means always learning and improving. So please reach out with any other lessons YOU‘VE learned mastering this devastating weapon or share your own Nebula recommendations!
