Far Cry 5: How to Unlock the Magnopulser – The Secret Alien Weapon

The Far Cry series is known for its mix of realism and over-the-top wackiness, and Far Cry 5 is no exception. One of the most unique weapons in the game is the Magnopulser, a sci-fi weapon that vaporizes enemies at close range and sends others flying with a powerful energy blast. If you want to add this powerful (and hilarious) weapon to your arsenal, follow this detailed guide to unlock the Magnopulser.

What is the Magnopulser?

The Magnopulser is an experimental alien weapon with no ammo restrictions. Instead of traditional bullets, it fires a vacuum-like energy wave that:

• Close-range: Instantly vaporizes enemies.
• Mid-to-long range: Launches enemies into the air, often causing fall damage.
• Vehicles: Moves small vehicles (like quads) but has little effect on larger ones.

It offers a fun alternative to traditional firearms, especially for crowd control. However, its lack of conventional damage means it’s more of a gimmick weapon than a mainstay for serious combat.

Magnopulser Weapon Stats

Stat	Rating (Out of 10)
Accuracy	5/10
Damage	0/10 (but vaporizes enemies!)
Range	4/10
Rate of Fire	5/10
Handling	5/10

The weapon never runs out of ammo and can be fired infinitely, making it a great tool for experimentation and chaos in Hope County.

How to Unlock the Magnopulser in Far Cry 5

To obtain the Magnopulser, you must complete a series of side quests for Larry Parker, a conspiracy theorist obsessed with aliens. These quests take place at Parker Laboratories, located west of Fall’s End in Holland Valley.

Step 1: Start the “Free Larry” Quest

• Head to Parker Laboratories and find Larry Parker, who is trapped inside a giant electrified plasma globe.
• To free Larry, deactivate three generators around the lab:
  • On the house’s porch
  • Behind the house near the back door
  • Beside an electrical shed to the north (follow the blue cable)
• Once all generators are turned off, talk to Larry to complete the quest.
• Reward: $300 and the next quest, The Hero’s Journey.

Step 2: Complete “The Hero’s Journey”

• Larry now asks you to destroy satellite dishes on the Purpletop Telecom Tower east of Fall’s End.
• Grappling Hook Required – You’ll need to climb the tower using the Grappling Hook perk.
• Destroy two satellite dishes while climbing. The last three dishes are out of reach, but Larry will fly in with a helicopter. Grapple onto it and destroy the final dishes.
• Return to Parker Laboratories, where you’ll find enemies (PEGs) attacking. Defeat them to complete the mission.
• Reward: $700 and the next quest, Close Encounters.

Step 3: Complete “Close Encounters”

• Larry reveals that alien artifacts are hidden at the Bradbury Farm Crop Circles, southwest of Parker Laboratories.
• You need to find four alien artifacts:
  1. In the field, surrounded by wild turkeys.
  2. On top of a large grain silo (climb smaller silos to reach it).
  3. On a glowing dead cow in the field.
  4. Attached to a dog along the north edge of the field (catch and pet the dog to retrieve it).
• Return the artifacts to Larry to complete the quest.
• Reward: $800 and the final mission, Out of This World.

Step 4: Complete “Out of This World”

• The last task is to reroute power to Parker Laboratories by flipping five switches at the Hilgard Electric Power Station.
• As soon as you activate the first switch, enemies will attack. Be prepared!
• Switch locations:
  1. Shed in the northwest corner of the station.
  2. Electrical box in the middle-south part of the area.
  3. Shed in the northeast corner.
  4. Ladder on the south fence (climb to reach the switch).
  5. Zipline from part 4 to the northern scaffolding to reach the final switch.
• Once all switches are flipped, return to Larry.
• He asks you to turn on one final generator to complete his experiment.
• After activating it, Larry disappears in a flash of blue light, leaving behind his shoes and the Magnopulser.

Reward:
✅ Magnopulser weapon
✅ “Science Fact” Achievement

Is the Magnopulser Worth Using?

The Magnopulser is one of the most unique weapons in Far Cry 5, but it’s more of a fun toy than a serious weapon. Its ability to vaporize enemies at close range is entertaining, and launching enemies into the sky never gets old. However:

✔️ Pros:

• Infinite ammo
• Unique crowd-control ability
• Instantly vaporizes enemies at close range
• Good for experimenting with physics and ragdoll effects

❌ Cons:

• No real damage stat (outside of close-range vaporization)
• Ineffective against vehicles and bosses
• Takes up a primary weapon slot

If you enjoy messing around with physics and ragdolls, this is one of the best weapons in the game. However, for serious combat, you’ll want to stick to traditional firearms.

The Magnopulser is one of Far Cry 5’s most unique weapons, offering endless fun with its powerful alien blast. If you’re looking to expand your arsenal and gear even further, check out our guides on how to unlock Nancy, the loyal truck, the Pack Hunter airplane, and the Militia outfit to complete your collection.

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