The Netherbeast is a weapon manufactured by GrummelNet Industries in Into the Nexus. It is a glove that deploys a tamed Netherbeast to attack enemies under the user's command.
It is available for 85,000 bolts from a GrummelNet vendor upon reaching planet Igliak, and can be upgraded with raritanium to increase its ammo and range. Upon reaching V3, it upgrades to the Netherfiend, which features a larger creature with sharpened fins and a wider attack range. In challenge mode it can be upgraded to the Omega Netherfiend.
Characteristics[]
The weapon is a dark, metallic glove with deep purple highlights and spikes around the wrist. The glove commands a tamed Netherbeast, a purple, one-eyed, shark-like creature that flies through the air in the direction the glove is waved. The creature was reportedly tamed using "legal-ish" behavioral conditioning methods.[1]
The upgraded Netherfiend glove does not change, but instead controls a larger, adult Netherbeast with sharpened fins that result in a wider attack range.
Combat[]
The Netherbeast in action.
The Netherbeast is a versatile and powerful weapon with high damage and an average-to-high rate of fire. As each shot targets one enemy at a time and ammo capacity is initially low, it is best used against medium-to-large single targets. The Netherfiend upgrade significantly increases its usefulness against groups, as the creature damages all enemies in its path.
Raritaniu] upgrades primarily improve its range and ammo capacity. The mystery upgrade Ammo Drop increases the amount of ammunition collected from ammo crates, while Loyal Protector allows the creature to counterattack when Ratchet is struck, further improving the weapon's utility. Fully upgraded, the Netherfiend becomes effective in nearly any combat scenario.