How to get a Magnum in System Shock: Map location, ammo & more

Written by

Kiera Mills

Posted

30th May 2023 16:00

You may be wondering where to get a Magnum in System Shock, especially if you're an original horror fan as you'll know that the Magnum is one of the more powerful Pistols in the game.

The Magnum in System Shock can be found in a few places, the easiest to reach will be located on Flight Deck level 5 in the game.

For a step-by-step of the Magnum location in the game and how to get it, read below.

The Magnum high-powered pistol is located on the Maintenance level. Take the elevator from Research Floor Two, from the elevator follow these steps:

The Magnum 2100 Pistol can be modded like the other weapons in System Shock by finding a mod station. At its base level it deals out kinetic damage at 65 per shot, has a magazine capacity of 8 and an armour penetration percentage of 60%.

The Magnum takes Osmium-Core Rounds in System Shock, you may find rounds by exploring the station. The most effective way of getting ammo for the gun is by finding ammo vending machines or armouries.

Armorys are often labelled with a yellow grenade sign outside and are usually locked, requiring a passcode or Cyberspace unlock.

There is one such Armory on the Flight Deck level 5, and to get there you must use the elevator from the recycling machine room in Maintenance.

Then, solve the junction box puzzle to the left of the elevator to power up the bridge. Then continue and turn right, following the corridor around until you see an intersection with red carpeted floors.

Turn right again and go straight ahead through the room. To the left is a locked armoury. To unlock it, you must complete the Cyberspace terminal, located in the nearby room with the yellow Cyberspace sign.