Is the Widowmaker Gun Worth It in GTA Online?

As an avid GTA Online gamer and content creator, I can definitively say the Widowmaker plasma minigun is well worth purchasing if you regularly participate in heated gun battles or destroy enemy vehicles.

With its insane 3000 RPM fire rate, reasonable $305K pricing and awesome plasma effects, the Widowmaker occupies a unique niche. Up close it shreds enemies like no other gun.

However, more casual players may find other weapons like the Special Carbine Mk II offer better all-round value. The Widowmaker lacks versatility and can be inconvenient to use continuously.

Let‘s delve deeper on whether one of GTA Online‘s most badass guns deserves a place in your loadout.

Widowmaker Stats and Performance

As a 4-barreled minigun variant added in the Diamond Casino Heist, the Widowmaker matches the original Minigun‘s raw statistics:

Where it differs is through firing superheated plasma instead of standard bullets. This gives awesome visual effects but no tangible improvements to performance.

Up against the game‘s other rapid-fire guns, how does the Widowmaker compare for damage per second (DPS)?

As shown above, the Widowmaker‘s incredible 50 shots per second fire rate gives it the highest DPS in GTA Online – almost double its closest rivals!

So while lacking the range or accuracy of other weapons, up close the Widowmaker has unrivaled damage potential. Just be ready to constantly reload its paltry 200 shot capacity.

Its Ideal Use Cases

Thanks to extreme close quarters damage, I mostly rely on my Widowmaker in these scenarios:

Destroying Vehicles

With the highest DPS available, the Widowmaker shreds armored enemy vehicles faster than any other gun. Nothing else compares for turning cops or enemy NPC cars into swiss cheese within seconds!

PvP Dogfighting

In crowded team battles, the Widowmaker dominates. Maintain high ground and spray the plasma madness to annihilate groups of opposing players.

Finales & Intense Shootouts

During challenging heist finales against waves of cops, I always equip my Widowmaker. It offers unparalled damage potential to clear rooms quick and save your crew.

As an honorable mention, it also looks beautiful firing vibrant plasma across the night sky during firefights.

Downsides to Consider

Of course, the Widowmaker has some drawbacks holding it back from being an essential purchase:

• Below average accuracy, especially at range
• Small 200 shot magazine empties quickly
• Long reload times of almost 6 seconds
• Very specialized role reduces versatility

For new players with limited cash, weapons like the Special Carbine offer more versatility to justify their price tag.

But if you love unleashing bullets like a madman and have plenty money to waste, the Widowmaker is a blast.

Tips to Master the Widowmaker

As a seasoned Widowmaker user, here‘s my best tips to master this epic gun:

• Upgrade reload speed at your Weapon Workshop
• Use first-person aim and go for body shots up close
• Focus on vehicles, helicopters or bunched up enemies
• Always have high ground advantage
• Equip bulletproof helmet and snacks for protection
• Utilize special ammo for extra vehicle damage

If you play to the Widowmaker‘s strengths, it will reward you in scenes of absolute plasma-filled mayhem!

Verdict – Best for Chaos Seekers

The Widowmaker occupies a limited but incredibly fun role within GTA Online. If you love epic gun battles, vehicle destruction and turning enemies into swiss cheese, it delivers entertainment like no other.

Just don‘t expect versatility or accuracy at range. But for unleashing flaming hot plasma chaos up close, no gun compares to the incredible Widowmaker!

As a content creator and gamer, I highly recommend veteran players pick one up. It never fails to put a smile on your face!

Let me know your favourite Widowmaker moments in the comments below. Happy gaming!