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Bad Omen is a weapon classified under the Pulse Accelerator category. Since Bad Omen is used during combat, it is considered a Combat Equipment. These items are used to damage and defeat enemies or break destructible objects.

Note: All numeric values (except the power level) mentioned are only applicable to the default state of the weapon. It may be possible to increase or decrease the net values using inscriptions, but they will not be shown.


Description and Alternative Items

Bad Omen is a unique weapon introduced during Echoes of Reality. It is a Pulse Accelerator that uses seal technology to generate destructive energy.

Bad Omen fires 5 shots when each bullet is fired. It can also do Weak Point damage to enemies.

This item has a special ability, which is a procedural perk that can be activated by performing an action mentioned in its masterwork perk.
Masterwork Perk: Charges to fire a burst of energy projectiles.

Obtaining Methods

Bad Omen can be obtained in the following ways:

Cortex Entry

Cortex Entries are small pieces of lore attached with the particular weapon found in Anthem and accessed through the Cortex. All weapons have at least one entry associated with them. All Masterwork and Legendary weapons' cortex entries directly add to the narrative of the world.


Check Cortex Entry: Bad Omen (Weapon) for More Information


Those who work, live, and fight outside the walls can rely on little but themselves, their teammates, and their gear. With that in mind, Arcanist Davis Ellon wanted to develop a weapon that struck fear into enemies. The distinctive sound the weapon makes as it charges unsettles even the most stoic opponent. They know that destruction is coming.


For a Collection of similar Cortex Entries, See: Pulse Accelerator (Armory)

Blueprint and Crafting

Currently, this item cannot be crafted.

Trivia (May Contain Spoilers)

  • Each of the 5 shots fired by one trigger-pull of Bad Omen do the shown amount of damage.
  • In the game the Magazine size (also known as the clip size) is incorrectly referred to as Ammo within the statistics of a weapon.

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