The ArMatrix BP-20 FEN Edition was only available in the recent FEN event which wrapped up in early 2019. This is a very special weapon that a lot of players still don’t understand. Let’s take a loot at this Uber weapon and see if we can discover it’s secrets!
Purchasing The ArMatrix BP-20 FED Edition
The ArMatrix BP-20 FED Edition was a limited edition weapon only available during the Fifteenth Entropian New Year Event. You had to purchase it from the FEN token Trader. The Limited version could be purchased with FEN Gold Tokens. Like all Limited items the limited version eventually breaks and can not be repaired. You can occasionally find these on auction.
The Unlimited Version is the one we will be focusing on. You had to purchase it for 500 FEN Platinum Tokens + 45 PED. There were only 15 available and they have all sold out. This weapon could not be looted, crafted and will not appear in game again. The 15 that originally sold from the FEN token trader are all that will ever exist. That makes this a VERY rare weapon.
Basic Stats
To understand the weapons exceptional capabilities we must first look at it’s basic stats. The weapon is a BLP Pistol, weighs 2.1 kg and has a range of 27.5 meters. It has 41.8 DPS, 76 attacks per minute with a reload speed of 0.8 seconds.
Ammo burn is relatively low at only 646 ammo per shot. The efficiency is ridiculously high at 83.2%. We’ll look closer at this efficiency shortly.
The maximum TT value is 45 PED. Minimum TT value before needing repair is 1.35 PED with 8,331 uses between repairs. This means decay is 0.524 PEC per use. Damage per PEC is 3.278 HP. Note that minimal TT value is not a metric which should any longer be quoted.
Damage is 11 HP Impact and 22 HP Penetration for a total of 33 HP of damage per shot.
Other Important Weapon Information
Since the ArMatrix BP-20 is a BLP weapon it will use BLP ammo or Universal ammo. This means it will also use BLP AMPs.
This is a Skill Increase Bonus, or SIB, weapon. The recommended levels are level 20 BLP Pistoleer (Hit) and level 20 Ranged BLP (Dmg).
Depending on your skill composite it seems that the weapon is designed to be Maxed at about level 30. This puts maxing the weapon approximately 10 levels above the recommended use level instead of the normal 5 levels we would expect to see. Your skill composition can make maxing this weapon happen at a slightly higher or slightly lower level.
83.2% Efficiency
One of the main reasons everyone loves the ArMatrix BP-20 FEN Edition is the 83.2% Efficiency the weapon has. This is a super high, super rare, efficiency level. A weapon efficiency over 70% is usually considered Uber level. It makes the weapons extremely sought after and very hard to find. Combined that with the extreme rarity of only 15 of these weapons existing and it’s easy to see why this pistol is so valuable.
Remember that the higher a weapons efficiency the better your loot will probably be. Higher efficiency means a larger TT return of loot to begin with. In addition you are more likely to receive items in your loot instead of the usual hides and oils. These items generally have higher Mark Up and higher demand. That means that you are getting more loot and the loot is easier to sell. This all leads to more profit. It’s easy to see why this makes for a desirable weapon.
ArMatrix BP-20 FED Edition And Low Level Maxing
The fact that the ArMatrix BP-20 FEN Edition is exceedingly rare makes it desirable. Having a Uber high efficiency rate makes it desirable. But what people often overlook is the recommended level of 20. Also overlooked is that fact that it maxes at roughly level 30.
This makes it one of the ONLY high efficiency weapons in Entropia Universe that can be used by low level players. The majority of the best weapons can only be used by level 100 players. There are a few high efficiency weapons that work for mid level players. But even those players are typically level 40-70.
The ArMatrix BP-20 FEN Edition is unique in Entropia because it can be used by the newest of players. It only takes a few weeks to reach level 20. By the time you really learn the game you’re already there. And that is what puts this weapon in a class of it’s own. You no longer have to grind for years before having the skills to use an Uber weapon. Now there’s an option for the rest of us. It’s just exceedingly rare and expensive.
Overlooked Attack Rate
Many people also overlook attack rate. This pistol has 76 attacks per minute with a reload speed of only 0.8 seconds. While that’s a good attack rate to start with it’s only the base rate. You can use rings like the Ares Ring Improved to increase that attack rate by an additional 8%. You could also use reload pills to further decrease the reload speed and increase the attacks per minute.
This means that you can effectively alter the DPS of the weapon. Sometimes the base DPS may not be enough for some mobs you want to hunt. Remember it does 33 HP damage per shot. This number does not change. But by lowering the reload speed and increasing attacks per minute you will increase the damage per second the weapon is capable of. This means that you can hunt larger mobs than you could with a weapon of similar DPS but lower rate of attack.
ArMatrix BP-20 FEN Edition Now Available For Rent
Now we know why the ArMatrix BP-20 FEN Edition is such an amazing weapon. We also understand it a little better than most players. But how do you get your hands on one? Normally you would have to get lucky and find one for sale. Then you would have to be able to afford it!
Now there’s a better option! We are now offering the ArMatrix BP-20 FEN Edition for rent through our Ninja Rental Program! There’s only 15 of these amazing weapons in game and now you can use it for your hunting missions too! Our rental program is a great way to save some PED while you are trying to earn some PED! Be sure and check out our rental program for availability, terms and rates.
Remember that EarnPED members who are actively completing Offers and Videos may qualify for special rates! As always becoming a Member is FREE and is a great way to earn some PED and grow your PEDCard!
