Mauler

In Perfect Dark, this is the default pistol carried by adult Skedar on Attack Ship, Skedar Ruins, MBR and War.

The Mauler is a great, great weapon. It carries 20 rounds and is best used in its secondary, charge-up mode. It'll charge five bullets (or whatever you have left), store the charge indefinitely and then release a single shot carrying five times the damage. This can kill an adult Skedar in a single shot. Although, if you miss, you're screwed, as you have to wait for the weapon to completely charge before you can try again, which takes a second or two, during which time a typical Skedar (which is also holding a Mauler) can kill you outright. At this point you're better off holding down Z and continuing to fire single, un-charged shots.

Partially charged shots can also be released if you're in a hurry but they don't seem to do a lot of damage, unfortunately.

Firing Range

The Mauler is also the subject of three challenges in the Firing Range.

Bronze Strategy

Strat here.

Silver Strategy

Strat here.

Gold Strategy

Strat here.

External Links

Perfect Dark Firing Range