Railgun

The Railgun is a weapon appearing in Quake Champions.

Summary
The Railgun rewards precision with high damage, and punishes carelessness with a long reload time. Do not use the Railgun in close combat, unless you are positive of the outcome, as missing will leave you useless while the gun cools down. Deny your opponents crucial armor and powerups by taking aim from a distance with minimal chance of retribution.

The Railgun fires accelerated slugs that cause massive amounts of damage. There is a lengthy cooldown between shots, meaning you may not get a second chance if you miss. Perfect for long distance attacks.

Official Summary
The Strogg Railgun flows with a distinct orange light. It may look worn and beat up, but it'll still reduces your enemy to blood and bone.