Sights, Laser
Function: An aiming device that can be built into almost any kind of firearm that literally draws a light bead on a target. A laser sight improves accuracy, but the device is useless with autofire (see p. 160). Laser sights are only useful for hitting targets up to a weapon's medium range; the normal -2 penalty to hit a target at medium range is negated. A laser sight is ineffectual against targets at long range or farther; the -4 penalty for targets at long range still applies. If your character aims (see p. 162) and uses a laser sight, a successful Wits + Composure roll allows the intended victim or someone around him to spot the bead. Initiative is rolled as a result, and your character retains his full aim bonus only if his shot is fired before the target acts in order of Initiative. If the target acts first, he presumably reacts and seeks cover and your character's aiming bonus is lost. It's also possible for someone to tackle or move the intended victim before the shot is fired, in which case the aiming bonus is lost.
The red dot from a laser sight is visible, however. The target of a surprise attack using a laser-sighted weapon gains a +1 bonus to his Wits + Composure roll to avoid surprise (see p. 151, the World of Darkness Rulebook). If conditions are foggy or dusty, the laser becomes even easier to see, because the airborne debris illuminates the entire beam of light (which is normally hidden). In such circumstances, the bonus to avoid surprise increases to +2.
A variation (Cost •••) uses an infrared laser beam. The infrared dot can normally be seen only by using night vision sights or goggles. Characters using infrared laser sights and a night vision scope benefit from both.
From WoD-Armory
Laser sights improve accuracy at short and medium range, but are ineffective at long range, as the laser dissipates and becomes useless. At short range, a shooter can add +1 to her attack roll. At medium range, she may halve the standard –2 modifier, making it –1 instead. At long range, the normal –4 penalty still applies. Laser sights do not work with medium burst or long burst autofire. However, laser sights do still provide benefit when using a short burst, as the sights still allow for easier initial target acquisition.The red dot from a laser sight is visible, however. The target of a surprise attack using a laser-sighted weapon gains a +1 bonus to his Wits + Composure roll to avoid surprise (see p. 151, the World of Darkness Rulebook). If conditions are foggy or dusty, the laser becomes even easier to see, because the airborne debris illuminates the entire beam of light (which is normally hidden). In such circumstances, the bonus to avoid surprise increases to +2.
A variation (Cost •••) uses an infrared laser beam. The infrared dot can normally be seen only by using night vision sights or goggles. Characters using infrared laser sights and a night vision scope benefit from both.
Item type
Weapon, Other
Weight
Durability: 1
Dimensions
Size: 1
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